LIBRARY & ARCHIVES
VISITOR ORIENTATION

This presentation provides tips forsearching and handling ourcollections. Viewing thispresentation is required to visit
the Library & Archives.

SEARCHINGCOLLECTIONShttps://catalog.rockhall.com

Select Archives and/or
Library for your search,and then enter simple
Keywords that capture
what you hope to find.
You can also use the tiles on the front page of thecatalog to find information on some of our mostcommonly viewed materials, like uniquephotography, handwritten lyrics, books about Rock &Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, and NEO Sound, ourlocal music initiative.

https://catalog.rockhall.com

The Results screen allows
you to further Refine yoursearch and add selections
to Bookmarks.
Using the Refine boxes on the left, you can limit
search results by the level of description, format ormaterial type, author, associated subjects andpersons, or year of publication.
Add to Selection adds the records you choose to alist of Bookmarks.

https://catalog.rockhall.com

The Library Details screen
provides additional
information on yourrecord selection.
Additional details available here include an image ofthe book or recording cover if available, contents
notes, extent, publishing information, location, callnumbers, periodical and magazine issue holdings,etc. You can also add this record to your Bookmarks
list, print or download from this screen.

https://catalog.rockhall.com

The Archives Details
screen provides additional
information on yourrecord selection.
In addition to detailed information on restrictions,notes, and location, this screen also provides
Hierarchy Browser view, which allows you to see
where your selected materials fit within the context
of the larger archival collection. You can click on thedifferent parts of the hierarchy tree to find out more
about the rest of the collection, the donor, theoriginal donation, the scope and contents, use andaccess restrictions, etc.

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The Bookmarks screen
pulls your selectedrecords together so you
can save or share your list.
From here you can print your list out, print to a PDF(which will include links back to the catalog),
download your list as an HTML file, or email the list
to yourself for later reference.

You can also use the Contact Us form from theBookmarks screen to send us the list and request a
research appointment. See our homepage for
additional information on appointments.

PLANNING
YOUR VISIT

www.rockhall.com/librarySee our homepage for information on directions and parking. Remember, we’re not
located at the Museum but rather 2 miles away on the Cuyahoga Community College
Metro campus.

www.rockhall.com/library

Contact us to make an
appointment for archival
research or to comebrowse our library books
and current periodicals.
Appointments are available Monday-Wednesday,
10AM-4PM. Scheduling requires 3 weeks notice; 4weeks if you are requesting archival audio or video,
or if you would like to schedule a class visit. Visitors
will need to provide a prioritized list of the materials
they wish to use from our online catalog as part ofthe scheduling process.

READING ROOMRULES

The Library & Archives is freeand open to the public.
All visitors are required to sign a Researcher Registration Form by which
you agree to abide by the policies of the Library & Archives and U.S. andstate laws regarding personal privacy and copyright as they apply to use ofour materials. Once completed, you will also obtain a Researcher Card inorder to access CDs, DVDs, back issues of periodicals and magazines, rarebooks, and archival collections not browsable in the Reading Room.

Content Warning

Archival collections contain some content that may
be considered harmful or difficult to view. Ourcollections span the history of popular music, and it is
our mission to preserve and make available these
historical materials. As a result, some of the materials
presented here may reflect outdated, biased,offensive, and possibly violent views and opinions. Inaddition, some of the materials may relate to violent
or graphic events and are preserved for their
historical significance.

Allowed•••••••Sweaters and sweatshirts (indoor wear)
Religious head coverings, small indoor scarves
Pocket-sized wallets
Laptops
Loose leaf paper, notecards
Pencils, mechanical pencils
Research-related publications
Must remain on your cart when not in use

Bring Layers

It can be chilly in the Reading Room. You will not beable to wear your outerwear in the Reading Room,but you can wear a sweater or sweatshirt, soremember to bring your layers!

Not Allowed
If you bring these materials with you, they must beplaced in a locker and remain there during your visit:•

Food, drink, candy, gum•

Coats, jackets, sweaters with full-length zippers,
outerwear accessories like hats and scarves•

Purses, handbags, fanny packs, briefcases,suitcases, equipment bags, backpacks, boxes,
other containers•

Scanners, cameras, tripods•

Notebooks, binders, folders, envelopes

Not Allowed•

Pens, markers, Post-it notes•

Marking, folding, tearing, or altering materials in
any wayYou are responsible forsafeguarding the condition of
the materials you use in theReading Room.

Your hands must be clean anddry to safely handle archival
materials. Gloves will beprovided to handle
photographic materials.

One at a Time•You may check out only one box or publication ata time.

•Do not block the library staff member’s view ofyour workstation with a box.

•You may remove only one folder or publication
issue from a box at a time to review.

•Replace the folder or issue in the box with anorange OUT card.

Original Order•

The folders, publications, tapes, or disks in thebox, must be kept in the same order in which
they were given to you.

•

Materials should be kept flat on the table at alltimes.

•Do not lean on archival materials when writing.

If materials in a box or folder appear to be out oforder, missing, or damaged, please alert staff
immediately!

You may not remove
materials from theReading Room under any
circumstance.

Do not disturb otherpatrons in the ReadingRoom.

Reproductions•

No use of the photocopier, or photography orscanning with a personal device, of archival
materials, rare books, or back issues ofperiodicals•

Use the Camera Use Agreement and one of ourhandheld devices to take up to 150 images/dayfor $5/day. Images will be provided in one low
resolution, watermarked PDF document.

•

Use the Copy Request Form to request
reproductions virtually. See the Fee Schedule for
associated costs.

•

See the Application for Permission to Publish for
information on using our collection materials inpublications.

•Fees can be paid by credit card only.

End of Your Visit•

All archival materials must be returned to thestaff member on duty when you are finishedusing them or by 3:30 p.m., whichever comes
first.

•The staff member on duty will have to assess that
nothing is missing or damaged before you leave,and discuss any additional services you may
require.

Thank you for viewing theVisitor Orientation!
Please let the staff member on duty know you have completed the presentation, so that they can update yourpatron record. If you have any questions regarding this presentation, please let us know. If you need a reminder
while you work, these rules can also be found at the end of each table in the Reading Room.

CONGRATULATIONS!
You’re now ready to use the collections of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

2023