Reading Room Guide

GETTING STARTED…

All patrons must maintain a current registration form. Photo identification is required of all researchers. Registration forms must be renewed each year.
Personal items, such as coats and backpacks, must be placed in a locker. The Archives is not responsible for lost, stolen, or forgotten items.
Researchers may have pencils, notebooks, and laptops in the reading room. Items may be checked by staff before researchers leave.
Cameras are permitted with authorization of an archivist. Personal scanners, including handheld wand scanners, are not permitted.
Respect other researchers by talking quietly. Cell phone use is not permitted.

Food, drinks, and tobacco products are not allowed.
Please make sure your hands are clean and dry before using materials. Gloves will be provided as necessary.
The reading room is a no ink zone. Pencils and scratch paper are available at the reference desk.
Use only one box at a time. Remove only one folder at a time. Do not remove items from the folders.
Do not remove boxes, folders, or items from designated research table.
Do not lean upon, mark, fold, or trace over materials.
Do not rearrange items. If any mistake in arrangement is discovered, please call it to the attention of a staff member.

Items to be copied or scanned should be flagged and left in their folder. A staff member will retrieve, copy, and return the folder. Duplications adhere to the Archives’ Access Services and Fees Schedule.
Duplication requests must be submitted no later than 4:00pm.
For security reasons, staff will collect materials at 4:15pm.
Citation sheets are available upon request.