No outer coats, briefcases, purses, book bags, binders, folders, or other such bulky items are permitted in the reading room. We strongly recommend that researchers make secure arrangements to safeguard their possessions, since we cannot be held responsible for lost, theft or damage to personal property. Tape recorders, laptop computers and other mechanical electronic research aids are permitted provided the building permits such usage and that other researchers are not disturbed. All notepaper and equipment will be examined by the staff when researchers are leaving the Reading Room with these materials. Each researcher is generally permitted one archival box or two books at a time from the holdings.
Some materials are more tightly controlled, however.
By signing this form all users agree to respect and abide by all controls and restrictions. All original materials must be handled with great care and rest on the table at all times. Researchers must preserve the established order of the materials in manuscript collections. Do not place notepaper on books or manuscripts when taking notes. No tracings or rubbings of any kind may be made nor marks of any kind made in or on any materials.