110 · SPEC Kit 296
University of Florida
George A. Smathers Libraries
Department of Special and Area Studies Collections
208 Smathers Library/ PO Box 117007
The University of Florida/ Gainesville, FL 32611-7007
(352) 392-9075/ http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/spec
Visitor Registration and Rules
Welcome to the Special Collections Research Room
Due to their value, condition, and uniqueness, special collections do not circulate and must be used in the
Research Room. Special Collections require special handling and security precautions to ensure their long-
term preservation. Researchers using special collections have first priority in utilizing the Research Room.
However, visitors may use the Research Room for the purpose of studying, reading, writing, etc.
Discussion groups are not permitted. When visitors enter the Room they should: sign in at the Research
Room Desk place bags and containers, including laptop cases, in lockers and fill out the Visitor
Registration form (identification will be examined).
While in our Research Room, visitors should use only pencils and request permission to photocopy.
Highlighters are not allowed. Notebooks and similar personal items may be inspected before visitors leave.
No food or drink, including bottled water, is allowed in the Research Room. Cell phones should be turned
off and pagers set to vibrate.
The Research Room is equipped with video surveillance.
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