You will need to submit your request for after hours use no later than 4 pm on Monday-Thursday and 3 pm on Friday. Handling of Manuscripts Original documents are, of course, irreplaceable - and must be treated with due care and respect. When using the collections, you must maintain the material in the same order as you find it - if you notice that items are out of sequence, please notify staff, but please do not rearrange the material yourself. Pencils only may be used for note-taking. Lap-top computers and tape recorders are permissable as long as they are not intrusive.
Every table has a reading stand.
When using material, place a single volume or folder on the stand, then return this to the box before using another folder or item. Do not lean on, or make notes on the top of any material. Gloves will be issued for handling manuscripts of great value or antiquity. In some cases where the originals are fragile, you will need to use the preservation microfilm or photocopies instead of the original. In the case of restricted collections, you will need to obtain written, signed authorisation from the donor.