Because many of the department's holdings are unique, we ask patrons to follow some simple guidelines designed to protect the materials. All materials in the department are non-circulating and must be used in the reading room. The use of pens is not allowed in the reading room. Patrons may use pencils or laptop computers when working with materials. Materials are paged twice daily.
Staff are always pleased to explain procedures and assist researchers.
Services Research Special Collections staff can provide researchers with both routine assistance and specialized guidance. We encourage you to write ahead and describe your research interests prior to visiting the department. With advance notice, the librarian or archivist most familiar with your research area of interest can assist you. For those who cannot travel, we offer limited research services by mail or e-mail . If more in-depth work is required, we can recommend freelance research assistants.