Here are some guidelines for research visits. Your assistance in maintaining these standards of care will ensure these materials are available for generations to come!
1. You will be asked to produce a photo ID for your appointment.
2. Laptops, notebooks and pencils (no ink) are permitted. All other items must be placed away from the materials.
3. Food and drink are prohibited while using the materials.
4. Wifi and outlets are available.
5. Materials must remain in the library at all times. Researchers may use one box of archival materials at a time, one folder at a time. Archival materials must be returned in their original order.
6. Access to certain items may be limited due to condition or other reasons established by the staff. Researchers may be required to wear gloves, use a book cradle for fragile books, or be assisted by staff when handling certain types of materials.
7. A hand-held camera is permitted to make images for personal use. Use of flash, special lighting, and extra equipment is prohibited. MPML reserves the right to prohibit the photographing of any of its holdings.
8. For items that cannot be easily imaged with a personal camera, or images for publication, you may request a high quality image to made by staff (please note there will be a charge for this). Copyright clearances are the responsibility of the researcher.
9. Researchers who do not follow these procedures for handling materials will be asked to leave.