All patrons must register through Aeon before they can use the materials in the Special Collections Department. Aeon is a online system that allows patrons to register, request Special Collection material, manage their personal information, and track their requests online. Patrons can access Aeon through the Special Collections web page. Patrons must present valid photo identification (student ID or driver's license) when they come to the Special Collections Department.
Patrons must comply with the Search Room Regulations while conducting research in the search room:
Patrons are only allowed the following items inside the Search Room:
Paper and pencils; research notes; laptop computers; hand-held cameras without the flash; cell phones and other communication devices (if turned off or on vibrate mode).
Patrons are prohibited from bringing the following into the Search Room:
Food and drink; tobacco products; briefcases, backpacks and books; purses and coats; umbrellas and tote bags of any kind; pens of any kind; or ANY other items that might be used to conceal collection materials or constitute a threat to security of collection materials.
Researchers may deposit items in one of the secure, free, lockers in the Reception Area.
While using materials, researchers:
may have access to only one box at a time and must maintain the original order of materials and original arrangement of collections. Special Collections staff reserves the right to deny access to any materials that have use restrictions.
must have clean hands before handing any collection materials.
must keep documents and folders flat on the table and practice extreme care in handling.
must not apply Post-It notes nor make marks or erasures on research materials.
must not lean on items or place paper, note cards, or note pads on top of items while taking notes.
must use pencils, and not pens, because pens can damage documents.
must not remove documents from the Search Room under any circumstances. Removal of any Special Collections materials from this facility is a criminal offense and staff reserves the right to examine any and all possessions before a patron leaves the Search Room.
