108 · 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 Patron Registration/Use Form and Guidelines
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. Before materials are retrieved, patrons should: sign in at the desk place bags and
containers, including laptop cases, in lockers and fill out the Patron Registration/Use Form (identification
will be examined).
While using materials, patrons should: use only pencils to take notes request permission to photocopy
return all materials to the desk check out at the desk. Highlighters are not allowed. Notebooks and similar
personal items may be inspected before patrons 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.
Signature _________________________________________________________Date ________________
Address _________________________________City ______________State ______Zip ______________
(Please Print)
Phone _____________________________e-mail ____________________________________________
(Circle one)
Faculty Visiting Faculty Undergraduate Graduate Student Alumni Staff Other
Institutional Affiliation ___________________________________________________________________
(Circle purpose of visit)
book/article dissertation/thesis term paper/project genealogy personal interest
(course name and number) ____________________________________________________
Name: ________________________________________________________________[Desk_____]
(Please Print) Last First
Please Turn Over to Request Materials
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 Patron Registration/Use Form and Guidelines
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. Before materials are retrieved, patrons should: sign in at the desk place bags and
containers, including laptop cases, in lockers and fill out the Patron Registration/Use Form (identification
will be examined).
While using materials, patrons should: use only pencils to take notes request permission to photocopy
return all materials to the desk check out at the desk. Highlighters are not allowed. Notebooks and similar
personal items may be inspected before patrons 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.
Signature _________________________________________________________Date ________________
Address _________________________________City ______________State ______Zip ______________
(Please Print)
Phone _____________________________e-mail ____________________________________________
(Circle one)
Faculty Visiting Faculty Undergraduate Graduate Student Alumni Staff Other
Institutional Affiliation ___________________________________________________________________
(Circle purpose of visit)
book/article dissertation/thesis term paper/project genealogy personal interest
(course name and number) ____________________________________________________
Name: ________________________________________________________________[Desk_____]
(Please Print) Last First
Please Turn Over to Request Materials
