Readers are required to register upon their first visit to Special Collections and the Archive. Your registration form will become part of the permanent record of the Department. Materials may be used only in designated areas in the Department. Only material needed for research, e. g., pencils and paper, may be taken in to the reading room. Personal belongings, such as briefcases, book bags and coats, must be stored in the designated area.
All personal property is subject to inspection upon leaving the reading room.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the reading room. Readers may use pencils or laptop computers for note taking. Pens or scanners may not be used in the Reading Room. Care must be taken in handling rare and unique materials. Materials must be flat on the table.