Reader Registration

General guidelines and policies for library access

Before your visit to the Getty Library, here is what you need to know:

  • The Getty Library is open to all. Learn how to become a Library Reader and explore the different Reader types below.

  • Use the Library Catalog to find items relevant to your research. Some items are digitized and freely available to the public.

  • Walk-ins are welcome to browse the materials on the Plaza level, but the majority of the library’s collections are held in off-site storage. By registering to become a Reader, you can request these off-site materials in advance of your visit to ensure their availability. Submit a Getty Library Request Form to make an appointment to become a Reader. Staff will contact you to confirm visit details.

  • Access to the Getty Library’s special collections is by appointment only and may require at least two weeks’ advance notice. Make sure your appointment to use the Special Collections Reading Room is confirmed before finalizing travel arrangements.

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Reader Registration

We offer three types of Reader registration.

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