The Reading Room at the Shapell Center is open to the public, with limitations and by appointment only, Tuesdays and Fridays starting August 31, 2021. The Fifth Floor reading room remains closed. Reference questions, including those regarding access to collections, may be directed to reference@ushmm.org. For questions about donating materials, please contact curator@ushmm.org. Please do not send any materials until explicitly directed to do so by curatorial staff. Thank you for your understanding.