Manuscripts are not copied self-service. Staff members approve requests based on the criteria below. Handling materials is damaging, no matter how carefully it is done. Please help us preserve materials by keeping your requests to a minimum. LSU Libraries staff comply with these restrictions.
Some materials photocopy so poorly that copies are unusable.
Some materials may not be copied because of restrictions made by the donor. Many oversize items cannot be copied because of physical constraints. Fees for special handling are charged for those items that can be copied to cover the extra costs involved. Photographs are never photocopied because of the damage done by the process. If you need a copy of a photograph, please ask about photographic services.