Special Collections Usage Policy

• Materials in the Special Collections DO NOT CIRCULATE.
• Upon entering Special Collections, please sign the register giving the date, status and area of your research.
• Bags are to be left adjacent to the librarian's office, and all notes must be taken in pencil.
• No food or drink is permitted in Special Collections.
• The stacks are CLOSED. A staff member will retrieve requested materials.
• Care must be exercised not to exert pressure on records; for example, resting an arm on a document or writing notes on paper placed on top of a record. Make no notations on manuscripts or in books. Wearing gloves is required when handling some sources, such as photographs.
• Do NOT turn down the corners of pages or use metal paper clips to mark your place in a book. Acid-free paper strips are provided for this purpose.
• Documents are generally filed in chronological order. Please maintain the order as you view collection materials. Notify a staff member if any papers are misfiled.
• Patrons are requested to stop work ten minutes before closing time in order for materials to be reshelved.

PERMISSION TO PUBLISH ANY ARCHIVAL MATERIAL SHOULD BE
REQUESTED IN WRITING PRIOR TO PUBLICATION.