Hours of Operation

Reading Room Hours

Fall and Spring Semesters: Monday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. (other times by appointment)

Summer (early May to mid-August): Monday-Thursday, 1-5:30 p.m. (other times by appointment)

Closed on University Holidays/Closure Days:

  • New Year's Day, Jan. 1
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Presidents Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth, June 19
  • Independence Day, July 4
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day, Nov. 11
  • Thanksgiving (and the following day)
  • Christmas Day, Dec. 25
  • Winter Break (varies depending on calendar, usually Dec. 24-Jan. 1)

Upcoming/Anticipated Closures

Please Note: Due to a major redesign of the Embry-Riddle website, we will have limited ability to edit this list from September 2025 through early 2026. This list includes all upcoming closures that were known as of Sept. 4, 2025, and is subject to change. If you are planning a research visit, please contact us in advance to verify that the Archives will be open during your visit.

  • Sept. 9-12
  • Limited hours Nov. 6: Open 3-5 p.m.
  • Veterans Day, Nov. 11
  • Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 and 28
  • Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19, 2026

The list of holidays and other closures will be updated periodically as additional dates are added. Occasionally, unannounced closures may occur due to unforeseen staff absences or inclement weather (call 928-777-6666 to check for campus weather closures). If you are planning a visit to use the Archives, we recommend contacting us in advance so that we can make plans to accommodate your visit.

Staff Hours

The Archivist is generally available to answer questions via phone, e-mail or in person during regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00 during the semester; Monday-Thursday, 8:00-5:30 during the summer).

Our walk-in hours for the reading room are limited to the afternoons in order to make the best use of staff time and resources.

Appointments to use the collections at other times are available, and we encourage you to take advantage of this. Appointments may include morning, evening or weekend times (depending on staff availability).

Campus Location

The Aviation Safety and Security Archives is located in Robertson Aviation Safety Center II (Building 22). Follow the signs for "Robertson Safety Center" as you come onto campus.

Parking

The closest parking is immediately in front of the building, however, these spaces are frequently full. The next closest parking is Lot H (across the street), Lot G (in front of the DLC auditorium) or Lot F (behind the DLC auditorium). These parking lots are all designated for parking by permit holders only. Visitor parking permits can be obtained by visiting Campus Safety and Security (located in Building 14).

Visiting the Prescott Area

Airports

Area Information

Contact Us

Aviation Safety and Security Archives
Robertson Aviation Safety Center II (Building 22)
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, Arizona 86301