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Department of Paleobiology

Paleobiology Collections Visit Request Form

Contact Information
Your Name
e.g. University, Museum, Business. If you have no affiliation, please enter “None”.
Emergency Contact
Visit Request Details
What best describes your researcher status? Check all that apply.
For all student visitors, you will receive a follow-up email requesting a letter of introduction from your advisor. This letter is required before your visit can be confirmed.
Please indicate the primary collection you would like to visit.
Please list the taxonomic groups and/or collections you would like to view.
Try searching our online database.
Please provide a brief project description to help us serve your research needs.
Will you need to examine type or published specimens?
Do you plan to bring in specimens or other material for comparative purposes?
Please describe what methods you plan to apply during your visit.
(e.g., 2D specimen imaging, 3D scanning/photogrammetry, microscopy, caliper measurements, molding, etc.)
In order to be better prepared for your visit, please provide us with any equipment or accommodations you anticipate needing during your visit.
If you plan to visit other department(s) during your visit, please let us know which department(s) and if you have already contacted them.
Requested Date(s) of Use
Please note that the collections are available Monday through Friday based on staff availability. Dates are not guaranteed until your visit is approved. We discourage making any non-refundable travel plans before receiving your appointment approval email.
Visitor Team Details
Will anyone else be visiting with you?
Please submit a separate Visitor Appointment Form for each person visiting the Department of Paleobiology. Additional visitors must be 18 years or older. Please note, appointment requests from undergraduate students must be accompanied by a request from their faculty advisor who will be visiting with them.
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