Researchers conducting projects specifically related to plant systematics are encouraged to use the collections. Initially, such researchers must contact the Director or Curator for permission to use the collections. Persons working with the collection will be expected to fully understand its organization. Specimens must be properly refiled. If there is any question about the positioning of material, it should be refiled by herbarium personnel.
Sheets are to be handled with care.
Do not bend, break, or tear the sheets, and do not turn them face down. Under no circumstances is material to be removed from a specimen without permission. Permission is also required for dissection of plant parts. Loose plant pieces known to have detached from a particular sheet are to be placed in the associated fragment packet. If the sheet has no fragment packet, or is otherwise in need of repair, it should be brought to the attention of Herbarium personnel.