MAC football team, 1930sThe Department of Special Collections and University Archives is open to all researchers who demonstrate a need to use the unique resources under its care. Upon arrival, prospective researchers will be asked to register, providing name, institutional affiliation, and current address, and will be asked to present two forms of identification, at least one with a photograph.

• Smoking, food, and drink are not permitted.
• Cell phones should be set to silent mode or turned off. Cell phones may be used only in the elevator lobby.
• Pencils, loose-leaf paper, and laptop computers are permitted in the reading room. Other personal items, including bags, computer cases, bound notebooks, and coats may be stored in secure lockers provided by the Department.
• Please keep noise to a minimum in the reading room.
• Use care in handling manuscripts and books. Materials may not be written upon, leaned upon, or folded.
• Use only one box of manuscript or archival material at a time and preserve the existing order and arrangement of unbound materials.
• Researchers are responsible for all materials delivered to them and should immediately notify the staff of any discrepancies or problems.
• All materials must be returned to a staff member upon completion of research.

Special Collections and University Archives provides photo-reproductions in reasonable amounts for scholarly use under the following conditions:

• The Department does not sell photocopies, photographs, or digital reproductions. Fees are assessed for services in identifying, copying, and transmitting duplicates. All copies are made by SCUA staff.
• The Department reserves the right to limit the number of photoduplicates in any order and may decline to make duplicates if the item is likely to be damaged in the process. Orders are limited to 400 copies per month, per researcher.
• Except for brief excerpts, the Department will not duplicate copyrighted material without the written permission of the copyright owner. Researchers assume sole responsibility for any infringement of copyright.
• Copies are prepared solely for the use of the researcher and may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, or placed in other repositories without the prior written permission of the Head of Special Collections and University Archives. See our information on permission to publish.