When using manuscript material, do not disturb the arrangement of papers or folders. Users of the collections are expected to abide by all copyright regulations. When Readers have finished using material, they must return it to the service desk and wait until the material has been checked in. Researchers wishing to use the same materials within two weeks may ask to have them placed on hold. The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections permits a reasonable amount of photocopying from its holdings, but reserves the right to restrict copying because of physical or contractual restrictions.
All copying is done by library staff.
Copies are for reference use only and may not be transferred to any other person or institution without specific permission of the Department. Turnaround time for photographic and scanning orders is estimated at one to two weeks. Rush orders are available, for an additional fee. There is no use fee for publication of photographs by non-profit institutions for educational purposes or for an exhibition catalogue containing material from the University of Rochester Library. All negatives remain the property of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, University of Rochester Library.