Making an appointment with the Archivist is recommended. Some of your requested items may take longer to locate than others particularly if they are on another campus. If you make an appointment, the archivist can have your request filled and waiting for you at your appointment time.
All users and visitors to the Archives are required to sign in. By signing in, you agree to abide by the rules. For the protection of our materials and collections, you may be denied access if you do not comply with the rules.
No materials, documents, or collections belonging to the Archives may be removed from the Archives without the express consent of the Archivist, Librarian on duty, or the Dean of Library Service. The Archives is monitored at all times for security. Visitors and researchers may be accompanied by a staff member. While using our materials, you may have only paper, pencil, or a laptop computer with you. No pens are permitted.
All bags, containers, backpacks, purses, computer cases, coats, etc. must be kept away from the records to maintain security protocol. Do not leave your belongings unattended; they will be removed by campus police and house at their lost and found area for pickup. No food or drink, even in a covered container, is allowed in the Archives. No gum or mints or other edible items are allowed. No chewing gum is permitted.
Please handle all materials as if they were ancient and fragile. Turn pages gently, and lay your pencil down while handling the materials. Please touch photographs only at the corners! Self-service duplication of materials is permitted within reason. You may use your cell phone with camera, or digital camera to take with you. Any physical copying must be handled by the Archivist to maintain the record's protections.
If you discover materials in need of re-housing or preservation treatment, please tell the Archivist as soon as you notice.
