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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Mar 29 | closed |
| Sunday | Mar 30 | closed |
| Monday | Mar 31 | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | Apr 1 | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | Apr 2 | closed |
| Thursday | Apr 3 | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | Apr 4 | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Apr 5 | closed |
| Sunday | Apr 6 | closed |
| Monday | Apr 7 | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | Apr 8 | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | Apr 9 | closed |
| Thursday | Apr 10 | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | Apr 11 | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Apr 12 | closed |
| Sunday | Apr 13 | closed |
| Monday | Apr 14 | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | Apr 15 | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | Apr 16 | closed |
| Thursday | Apr 17 | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | Apr 18 | closed |
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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.