Members may read all books, magazines, and pamphlets in the library, but are requested to contact the Librarian before handling manuscripts. In certain circumstances these may be borrowed at the discretion of the Librarian. Non-members are not allowed to borrow from the library. No more than three items may be borrowed at any one time, for a period of two months - an extension may be granted at the discretion of the Librarian. Postage is payable by the reader.
Readers are responsible for the safekeeping of all items borrowed from the library.
No item borrowed may be marked in any way or repairs attempted by the borrower. On no account shall sticky tape be used on any borrowed item. Where possible photocopies of magazine articles and books published since 1800 may be ordered from the Librarian, in accordance with copyright laws.