About Archives, Special Collections, & Digital Initiatives
The Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives department of the University Libraries acquires historical materials related to Mercer University history and Baptist life in Georgia; processes and houses these materials according to archival standards; makes these materials available to researchers both on-and-off campus; through all these activities, represents Mercer University and its mission.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions regarding collections, facilities, and services.
Research Guides
Research guides on popular topics such as Mercer University Presidents and Georgia Baptist History.
Archives and Special Collections Hours
Archives and Special Collections closes from 12:00 PM till 1:00 PM daily for lunch. Please be aware that appointments are required.
| Hours | ||
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Oct 23 | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Oct 24 | closed |
| Sunday | Oct 25 | closed |
| Monday | Oct 26 | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | Oct 27 | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | Oct 28 | closed |
| Thursday | Oct 29 | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | Oct 30 | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Oct 31 | closed |
| Sunday | Nov 1 | closed |
| Monday | Nov 2 | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | Nov 3 | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | Nov 4 | closed |
| Thursday | Nov 5 | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | Nov 6 | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Nov 7 | closed |
| Sunday | Nov 8 | closed |
| Monday | Nov 9 | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | Nov 10 | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | Nov 11 | closed |
| Thursday | Nov 12 | 9am - 5pm |
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Directions
If you are using a GPS navigation system, enter “1780 College Street, Macon, GA 31207” to find your way onto the library’s side of campus.
From I-16 follow the signs to I-75 South. From I-75 (north or south):
- Exit at Mercer University Drive (Exit 163)
- From southbound 1-75 turn left onto Mercer University Drive; from northbound I-75 turn right onto Mercer University Drive.
- Travel to the second traffic light (College Street).
- Turn left onto campus.
- Drive down to the stop sign and turn left into a large parking lot.
- The library is the large brick building with a clock tower on top.
- The main entrance is under the clock tower.
- Off-campus researchers without a Bear Card will need to be accompanied by a staff member to enter Tarver Library. Please call when you have arrived.
- Special Collections is on the third floor.