This is the place to find more information about the Papyrus Collection. If you have a question that is not answered here, please consult our Frequently Asked Questions page or feel free to contact us via email at one of the addresses listed below.
Hours and Location
The papyrus collection is located in room 807 of the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library. We are generally open weekdays during normal business hours. Access to the papyrology library can also be arranged through the main circulation desk or through Special Collections (on the 7th floor).
Visiting the Collection
If you are planning a visit, please see the contact page for information on finding the library, including links to maps and directions.
The papyrology library is open to the public, but we do have a non-lending policy. Access to the papyrus collection is restricted to researchers and students. Guided tours of the collection and demonstrations of our equipment may be given from time to time upon request.
For visitors interested in seeing the papyri, we now always have at least one piece on display in The Parsons Papyrology Exhibit Case, located in the Audubon Room on the first floor of the Hatcher Graduate Library. In addition, several exhibits containing papyri are typically on display throughout the year, both in the Audubon Room and the other museums on campus. Check here for a current listing of all papyri on display.
Email Addresses
We are happy to answer most questions via email. For the quickest response, questions regarding the collection should be sent to papycollections@umich.edu. Alternatively, you can directly email Adam Hyatt, Papyrology Collection Manager, at ahyatt@umich.edu. We ask that technical questions regarding the website be sent to one of the addresses below.
Technical Help
If you encounter any problems with this website, or if you have any comments or suggestions regarding these pages, please send email to papywebmaster@umich.edu. If you have any problems or questions about the APIS site, email should be directed to apis-help@umich.edu.
Mail, Telephone, and Visiting Information
If you would prefer to contact us via telephone, postal mail, or in person, the appropriate information can be found on the contact page.
