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- Library materials are retrieved by the contact individual for the specified collection after a Request Slip has been filled out. Only one folder or container of loose material may be used at one time. No more than 5 bound volumes may be used at one time. If additional material has been requested, it will be held at the Reference Desk in the Methodist Center and issued to the researcher upon return of the completed material.
- When the researcher has completed his or her work or is leaving the room temporarily, the folder or volume shall be returned to the person in charge.
- Manuscripts and books may not be marked or otherwise altered or defaced. No "post-it"-style bookmarks may be used. Any plain paper used as temporary bookmarks must be removed before returning the books.
- Only pencils and paper or personal computers may be used when taking notes.
- All manuscripts and books are to be placed on the tables. They are not to be held in the lap or propped against the edge of the table. Book supports and/or gloves may be provided and their use required.
- Papers within folders are not to be rearranged. If a researcher thinks something is out of order, she or he should bring it to the attention of the Reading Room supervisor.
- Materials may be copied only with permission of Special Collections staff, who will make all copies. Fragile materials may not be copied. A photocopying or scanning charge will be assessed. See our policy on Photocopying and Scanning From Special Collections below.
- Brief cases, backpacks, coats, notebooks, and folders may not be taken into the Methodist Center reading room. Storage lockers and coat racks are provided.
- No food or beverages are permitted in the reading room.
- Researchers must secure written permission from the staff to publish Special Collections material. Researchers assume all responsibility for conforming with copyright laws and for correctly citing the source of the archival material. This repository should be cited as "Drew University Special Collections, Madison, New Jersey." One gratis copy of any publication resulting from extensive research in Special Collections should be presented to Drew University .
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