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Departmental Rules Governing the Use of Material
Readers of materials from the Special Collections and University Archives deaprtments, the University of Illinois at Chicago agree to comply
with the following regulations:
Deposit hat, coat, briefcase, and other personal property (exclusive of note-taking materials) at the place designated for this
purpose within the department.
Sign the Visitors Register daily upon entering and leaving the Department.
Complete and sign the reader register form in the reading room
Handle only those materials checked out to you at the seat assigned to you in the Special Collections Reading Room.
Use only pencil to make notes.
Make no marks or erasures on the Special Collections materials. Do not rest notes, elbows, or any other objects on top of
Department materials. Leave all materials flat on the desk --nothing should be placed on your lap or balanced on the edge of the
table. Turn pages carefully avoid touching page surfaces with your hands. Do not wet your fingers as you turn pages.
Certain items require greater care in handling. The Librarian will assist you in handling fragile, brittle, and oversize items. Cotten
gloves must be worn when handling photographs and other designated materials.
Do not remove or rearrange any items in folders. Material that appears to be out of order should be reported to the Librarian.
Follow the instructions detailed by the Librarian when requesting photocopies and other reproductions.
If it is necessary to leave the Special Collections Reading Room temporarily, you must notify the Librarian. All folders, and all boxes
and books must be closed.
Before leaving the Department for the day, check in all materials with the Librarian. You may request that this material be reserved
for up to five days for your use.
Submit for inspection any briefcase, parcel, book, notebook, or other personal property before removing it from the Special Collections
Reading Room.
Having read the conditions governing the use of material in the Special Collections Department, the University Library, The University of
Illinois at Chicago, I hereby agree to observe these conditions and further certify as follows:
I am aware that rights to publish materials found in the collection(s) may not rest with the institution. I therefore agree that where
such material is protected by the provisions of federal copyright law, I shall respect these rights and will obtain permission from the
copyright owner before making any public disclosure of the contents. I hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify the University
against any damages incurred through misuse of material protected by federal copyright law.
I realize that I am bound by existing laws of libel.
In making photocopies, photographs, or microform copies of material available to me, the University Library, University of Illinois at
Chicago does not surrender its rights to publish or scan materials in its possession, or to give others permission to do the same.
Copies provided are for study purposes only they are not to be transferred to another researcher or institution. Permission to publish
or scan must be sought in writing. I assume all responsibility for copyright infringement or violation.
Search the Special Collections web site
Return to Special Collections/University Archives home
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University of Illinois at Chicago
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/specialcoll/rules.shtml
Plain Text Home Page Library News
-last updated Wednesday, 16-Aug-2006 10:25:48 CDT
Departmental Rules Governing the Use of Material
Readers of materials from the Special Collections and University Archives deaprtments, the University of Illinois at Chicago agree to comply
with the following regulations:
Deposit hat, coat, briefcase, and other personal property (exclusive of note-taking materials) at the place designated for this
purpose within the department.
Sign the Visitors Register daily upon entering and leaving the Department.
Complete and sign the reader register form in the reading room
Handle only those materials checked out to you at the seat assigned to you in the Special Collections Reading Room.
Use only pencil to make notes.
Make no marks or erasures on the Special Collections materials. Do not rest notes, elbows, or any other objects on top of
Department materials. Leave all materials flat on the desk --nothing should be placed on your lap or balanced on the edge of the
table. Turn pages carefully avoid touching page surfaces with your hands. Do not wet your fingers as you turn pages.
Certain items require greater care in handling. The Librarian will assist you in handling fragile, brittle, and oversize items. Cotten
gloves must be worn when handling photographs and other designated materials.
Do not remove or rearrange any items in folders. Material that appears to be out of order should be reported to the Librarian.
Follow the instructions detailed by the Librarian when requesting photocopies and other reproductions.
If it is necessary to leave the Special Collections Reading Room temporarily, you must notify the Librarian. All folders, and all boxes
and books must be closed.
Before leaving the Department for the day, check in all materials with the Librarian. You may request that this material be reserved
for up to five days for your use.
Submit for inspection any briefcase, parcel, book, notebook, or other personal property before removing it from the Special Collections
Reading Room.
Having read the conditions governing the use of material in the Special Collections Department, the University Library, The University of
Illinois at Chicago, I hereby agree to observe these conditions and further certify as follows:
I am aware that rights to publish materials found in the collection(s) may not rest with the institution. I therefore agree that where
such material is protected by the provisions of federal copyright law, I shall respect these rights and will obtain permission from the
copyright owner before making any public disclosure of the contents. I hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify the University
against any damages incurred through misuse of material protected by federal copyright law.
I realize that I am bound by existing laws of libel.
In making photocopies, photographs, or microform copies of material available to me, the University Library, University of Illinois at
Chicago does not surrender its rights to publish or scan materials in its possession, or to give others permission to do the same.
Copies provided are for study purposes only they are not to be transferred to another researcher or institution. Permission to publish
or scan must be sought in writing. I assume all responsibility for copyright infringement or violation.
Search the Special Collections web site
Return to Special Collections/University Archives home
Last updated: Tuesday, 15-Nov-2005 12:15:48 CST
Copyright © 2006 The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
Web Privacy Notice |Public Formal Grievance Procedures (.doc)
Library Home |About Us |UICCAT |Services |Resources |Site Search |Ask A Librarian
UIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARY |801 S. Morgan, MC 234 |Chicago, Illinois 60607 |(312) 996-2716 |Contact Us
