The Oakman Research Library is on the upper floor of the Clubhouse. The library is one of the oldest in the nation, and there is a rich treasure here of old and new information. The Library Committee and the Board of Directors aim to maintain a collection of high quality documenting the history of amateur radio as well as covering the most current technical details. As the photos show, the holdings include a priceless series of QST's, historic books, schematics for radios over the last 100 years, ARRL technical publications, and many other interesting volumes.
All of the resources in the Library are curated, organized and maintained by the Radio Club of Tacoma Library Committee under the leadership of our Chief Librarian Doug Oakman, AD7AV.
These holdings are available to members during Saturday Open House events. These holdings do not circulate. Non-members may request access to the research library holdings by appointment.
Club members who log in to this website can view extended catalog information via the including a number of "eBooks" from the early days of radio and links to additional print and media resources.
Not a member? No problem! Please visit the Membership page, where you will find both mail-in and online membership applications.
QST Issues from 1913 onward, Callbooks from 1960 onward, all club newsletters, and MORE!
