Our collections house historical records of the academy from its founding in 1802 to the present, as well as academy publications like cadet yearbooks (Howitzer), the post newspaper (Pointer View) and Annual Reports of the Superintendent. We also have a vast holding of personal manuscripts, maps, photographs and other unique materials, as well a rare book collection that includes early European and American imprints and the Sylvanus Thayer Collection.
West Point Room (Reading Room) M-F 800-1600.
See our full calendar as well as more information on how to request documents and register in Plan Your Visit.
Our Reading Room is located in the West Point Room, Bartlett Hall North 422.
There are directional signs throughout the fourth floor of Bartlett Hall to guide you. Maps are also available to users upon request.
We are available by email to assist you with collections inquiries and planning your visit.
The USMA Library prioritizes library and information services to cadets, faculty, and staff. Services to other users are offered as time allows and are limited to inquiries meeting one of the following criteria:
These exhibits share only a fraction of materials but highlight some of the treasures of our collections.
Instructors, did you know your department liaison librarian can help you plan a visit with your classes to Archives and Special Collections? To contact your liaison and learn more about how our unique materials can enhance your course, or to request a visit, please fill out this form: Information Literacy Instruction Request.
The West Point Room was built in 1964 as part of the old Cadet Library. It is now the reading room for Archives and Special Collections, located on the fourth floor of Bartlett Hall.
Instructors, did you know your department liaison librarian can help you plan a visit with your classes to Archives and Special Collections? To contact your liaison and learn more about how our unique materials can enhance your course, or to request a visit, please fill out this form: Information Literacy Instruction Request.
Access digitized Archives and Special Collections material through the USMA Digital Collections.
We are actively working to digitize and make collections available online. Highlights of these efforts are linked below. Find our complete digital collections here.
