Registering as a researcher

Rules in the Reading Room

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  Keep the materials safe from accidents

  • No food or liquids (including water) is allowed.
  • Use only pencils or electronic devices for taking notes.
  • Don't mark archival documents in any way (not even with sticky notes).
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  Return the materials in the state you received them

  • You can examine one box or file of documents at a time. You must return that box or file before getting another one.
  • Keep the archival documents in their original order. Do not remove any document from a file for any purpose.
  • Don't leave archival documents unattended in your work area.
  • When returning archival materials, give them to Archives staff in person. Do not leave documents unattended at the reference desk.
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  While researching

  No backpacks, briefcases, bags, or containers are permitted. We'll give you a token so you can lock up your belongings in one of our lockers. 

  The research room is a quiet study area. Keep your conversations at a very quiet level. Turn off your phone, or set it to silent.