While the Rene Wanner Research Library is free and available to the public, we prioritize serving those with active research projects in the poster and design fields.

The Rene Wanner Research Library is located at Poster House on the lower level of the museum. Access is granted by appointment only. On the day of your confirmed appointment, please check in at the Info Desk on the ground floor.

The Library is available for appointments during weekday museum hours: Thursdays and Fridays, 11am–4pm. Final entry into the Library on both days is at 3pm.

Once you've chosen all your books, click "My Book List" to fill out your appointment details and submit your request. Someone from our Collections Department will be in touch within three to five business days about scheduling your visit. If you have any other questions, please contact library@posterhouse.org.

While you may take additional books off the shelves during your time in the Library, please do not re-shelve them. A member of staff will assist in logging all your used books after your departure.

A Photo ID is required to enter the Library, which will be logged at the Info Desk. Please bring your own notepads, pencils (not pens), laptops, and other recording devices. Food and drink are not permitted in the Library. Complimentary coat check is provided, as coats and other large items are not permitted in the Library. Any bags brought into the Library will be checked prior to the return of your ID.

Photographs or scans for research purposes are allowed; however, we do not authorize the reproduction of any photos, scans, or other copies created on site. We do not have equipment available for photographing or scanning, but visitors are welcome to use personal devices and applications.

While our staff will gladly answer basic questions about poster history, in-depth research must be done on site by the person requesting the information. We cannot provide scanned material over email.

Works in the Rene Wanner Research Library may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code). As such, the making of copies, whether by photographs, photocopies, or other reproductions, may be subject to copyright laws. Our resources may only be used for private research, study, or scholarship. Any other use, including reproduction or publication, requires the permission of the copyright holder.

Items in Poster House’s permanent collection that are not currently on display are not available for public access. Scholars and museum professionals who wish to see specific posters in person should contact our Registrar to discuss the feasibility of the request.