Among the many items acquired and preserved by the Library for the future use in study and research are rare or even unique materials, as well as other items of exceptional fragility or value. Given these conditions, access to and use of such materials must be restricted so that preservation of the materials can be assured.
Library materials deserving of such care are maintained and used under carefully controlled conditions in the Special Collections unit of the Library. This policy guideline outlines the restrictions placed on access and use of Special Collections materials.
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- The Curator of Photography and Special Collections is authorized to determine what may be photocopied. Some materials may be too fragile to be photocopied.
- All photocopying will be done by Library staff and charged to the requesting user.
- Photographs may not be photocopied. Users may request that a photographic reproduction be made at their expense (see schedule of costs Appendix B - paper copy in Library Administration) . The Curator of Photography and Special Collections will determine if the request can be supplied without risk to the original, and without violating copyright or other agreements. Researchers are not permitted to use their own photographic equipment unless special permission is obtained in advance.
previously implemented policy guideline revised 10/30/92; minor edits 8/18/08
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