26 · SPEC Kit 296
“We know the identity of off-site researchers, the materials they request by photocopy or other means of
duplication, and their contact information, but we do not routinely require them to complete a registration
form.”
“We only require non-university visitors to register. University faculty, staff, and students do not need to
register.”
6. If patrons are required to register prior to receiving reference service, is this the same
registration that is required before they can use materials in the collection? N=30
N On-site Patrons Off-site Patrons
Yes 25 25 3
No 5 5 —
Selected Comments from Respondents
“All researchers register to use Special Collections. In addition, patrons using manuscript materials are
required to fill out a Project Description form on their first visit before they can use manuscript collections.”
“Full registration is required annually. Sign-in only is required on subsequent visits during that year, with
confirmation of ID. against the registration form. Off-site patrons are not required to register before receiving
reference service.”
“If they do not need to use departmental holdings they are still asked to sign the daily visitors log.”
“On-site initial registration for reading room entry requires sign in with valid photo ID. Use of manuscript
or archival materials requires additional filling out of patron registration form. Off-site patrons: filling out of
patron registration form automatically (for use of archival or manuscript materials).”
“Patrons are asked to fill out a registration form as soon as they enter Special Collections.”
“Patrons register and then receive service. We sometimes provide reference service and referrals to other
libraries units without requiring registration.”
“Some divisions also require that patrons complete a separate form to use rare materials.”
“There is a general registration form that every patron completes and a special registration form subsequently
completed when rare books, manuscripts, and university archives collections are requested.”
“We currently require all incoming researchers who use our Reading Room to register with basic information
and signature. Those who wish to use our manuscript material fill out an additional informational request
form. Those who wish to just use our rare book and reference collections do not.”
“We don’t distinguish between reference service and use of materials because reference service/questions
lead to material use.”
“We know the identity of off-site researchers, the materials they request by photocopy or other means of
duplication, and their contact information, but we do not routinely require them to complete a registration
form.”
“We only require non-university visitors to register. University faculty, staff, and students do not need to
register.”
6. If patrons are required to register prior to receiving reference service, is this the same
registration that is required before they can use materials in the collection? N=30
N On-site Patrons Off-site Patrons
Yes 25 25 3
No 5 5 —
Selected Comments from Respondents
“All researchers register to use Special Collections. In addition, patrons using manuscript materials are
required to fill out a Project Description form on their first visit before they can use manuscript collections.”
“Full registration is required annually. Sign-in only is required on subsequent visits during that year, with
confirmation of ID. against the registration form. Off-site patrons are not required to register before receiving
reference service.”
“If they do not need to use departmental holdings they are still asked to sign the daily visitors log.”
“On-site initial registration for reading room entry requires sign in with valid photo ID. Use of manuscript
or archival materials requires additional filling out of patron registration form. Off-site patrons: filling out of
patron registration form automatically (for use of archival or manuscript materials).”
“Patrons are asked to fill out a registration form as soon as they enter Special Collections.”
“Patrons register and then receive service. We sometimes provide reference service and referrals to other
libraries units without requiring registration.”
“Some divisions also require that patrons complete a separate form to use rare materials.”
“There is a general registration form that every patron completes and a special registration form subsequently
completed when rare books, manuscripts, and university archives collections are requested.”
“We currently require all incoming researchers who use our Reading Room to register with basic information
and signature. Those who wish to use our manuscript material fill out an additional informational request
form. Those who wish to just use our rare book and reference collections do not.”
“We don’t distinguish between reference service and use of materials because reference service/questions
lead to material use.”
