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Request for Special Search

For researchers who receive a not-on-shelf report for items from the general collections stacks, the Collections Management Division provides a special search service. Use this form to request a special search.

Please allow up to 30 days for a response. At the end of the 30-day period, you will receive a final report on the search findings.

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