Beginning April 4, 2022, the African and Middle Eastern Reading Room will welcome researchers between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Appointments are optional, but encouraged to serve you best, ensure requested African and Middle Eastern collection items are accessible onsite during your visit, and optimize your time at the Library. Request a research appointment here. The Library of Congress asks all visitors to follow our COVID-19 health screening protocols, which are based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the Office of the Attending Physician of the U.S. Capitol. For additional appointment instructions, see the Researcher Scheduling page.