Special Collections and Archives Reading Room Policy

• Users must register annually with the Department and provide a valid photo ID in order to use materials.
• Food, drink, and smoking are prohibited in the reading room.
• Coats, bags, and backpacks must be stored on the coat rack in the reading room.
• Stacks are closed. Staff members will retrieve all materials requested.
• In order to protect rare and unique materials, the use of pens and markers is prohibited. Pencils and a pencil sharpener are available.
• Use of post-it notes to mark pages is prohibited. Paper slips are available for this purpose.
• Photocopies are made by staff members only. The fee is ten cents per copy and payment can be made by cash or check. The Department is unable to accept FlashCards at this time.
• Use of cell phones in the reading room is prohibited. Cell phones may be used in the hallway outside of the reading room area.