• Manuscripts are used in the Search Room during the Department's hours of operation.
• The Department provides notepaper, note cards, and pencils for researchers.
• You may bring the following items into the Search Room: laptop computers, PDAs, pencils, and the department's finding aids.
• All other items, including purses, bags, folders, binders, notebooks, and outside paper are prohibited. Lockers are provided to store your belongings.

Requesting

• Use call slips to make requests.
• Complete one call slip per collection or call number.
• Make all requests before 4:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Handling

• Be gentle.
• Keep the documents flat on the table.
• Do not place any items (e.g. laptops, note cards etc.) on top of the manuscript material.
• Keep manuscripts in their original filing order.
• Bring any misfiled items to the attention of the staff. Do not re-file any misfiled items.
• Do not remove metal fasteners (e.g. staples, paper clips) from the manuscripts. A staff member will remove them for you.

Duplication

• Please see staff for instructions and details on copy requests.
• We reserve the right to refuse any copy request.

Search Room

• Do not exit the Search Room with manuscript items.
• Ring the doorbell next to the Public Services window for assistance.
• Keep conversation in the Search Room to a minimum. No cell phones.
• Return materials to the Public Services window.
• Exit the Search Room at least ten minutes prior to closing (M-F 4:50 p.m. and Sat. 12:50 p.m.).
• Present all items (computers, notes, note cards, etc.) brought in or out of the Search Room to a staff member for inspection.