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; and, through all of these activities, represents Mercer University and its mission.Â
Contact Us
Email Us: archives@mercer.edu
Please allow at least five business days for an email response.
Make an Appointment
Should be made at least two business days in advance
No appointments will be available October 4, 2024 from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hours
- Monday       9:00AM – 12:00PM, 1:00PM – 5:00PM
- Tuesday       9:00AM – 12:00PM, 1:00PM – 5:00PM
- Wednesday    CLOSED
- Thursday      9:00AM – 12:00PM, 1:00PM – 5:00PM
- Friday         9:00AM – 12:00PM, 1:00PM – 5:00PM
*Exceptions:Â University holidays
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 I-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.