Rules for Use of the Collections

1. All researchers must fill out the required registration form and be prepared to provide identification if requested.

2. NO FOOD or BEVERAGE is allowed in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room.

3. Outer clothing, attache cases, backpacks, and other similar items are to be left in the designated place.

4. Researchers are asked to use pencil only to take notes. The use of pens is prohibited to avoid inadvertent damage to the materials.

5. In some instances, the use of gloves (provided) may be required when handling certain types of materials.

6. Materials are to be handled with care; they must not be marked, torn, cut, folded, soiled, traced over nor notes be written on top of the material, nor handled in any manner which might cause damage.

7. To assist in maintaining the original order of the collections, researchers are requested to use only one folder from a box at one time and to preserve the order of the materials within individual folders. If there is any doubt as to the order or if there is any apparent damage, please notify the departmental staff.

8. Materials from the department do not circulate and may not be removed from the reading room.

9. Material can be photocopied by Archives and Special Collections staff only. The Department may set reasonable restrictions to protect fragile or damaged materials. Cameras and other photographic equipment may be used in the department with the permission of the Special Collections Librarian.

10. We reserve the right to refuse access to archival materials to anyone who fails to abide by the above rules.