PERSONAL CAMERA USE POLICY

The Manuscripts Department will permit researchers to personally photograph unrestricted manuscript materials under the following conditions:

• Researchers will complete and sign an "Agreement for Use of a Camera" form for each collection that is to be photographed.
• Researchers will adhere to any and all of the restrictions that govern the research use of a specific collection.
• Only hand-held portable cameras will be allowed; staff may permit the use of a table-top tripod.
• No outside lights (including flash), scanners, or other equipment will be allowed in the search room.
• Researchers will not disturb other patrons, place themselves in jeopardy, or take any extraordinary measures, such as standing on furniture, to get the "best" shot.
• Researchers will abide by the handling procedures as outlined in the registration agreement. Researchers will not place the documents in peril or take extraordinary means to stabilize the document in an effort to get the "best" shot.
• Photographs and/or digital images will be used only for personal reference and research purposes.
• Images will not be published or broadcast in any media, exhibited, or displayed online without the express written permission of the Manuscripts Department.
• The researcher accepts full responsibility for determining whether or not the documents photographed are protected by current United States copyright laws and statutes and whether or not his or her use exceeds the limits of fair use.
• Images will not be added to the holdings of another library or archival repository.
• Researchers who require high-quality, digital images for publication or broadcast should contact Public Services to make special arrangements.
• The Manuscripts Department reserves the right to prohibit the photographing of any of its holdings.