Galveston and Texas History Center 's guidelines for patron behavior

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Reading Room Regulations and Guidelines

Many of the materials in the Galveston and Texas History Center are unique and fragile. The purpose of the following regulations and guidelines is to preserve our historically valuable materials for future generations.

1. All researchers must register at front desk and provide valid photo identification.

2. All purses, briefcases, notebooks, notepads, clipboards, folders, binders, library books and other personal items must be stored in the lockers provided. With the approval of GTHC staff, up to three pages of personal notes may be kept out for reference.

3. Pencils and notepaper will be provided. The use of ink is prohibited.

4. Food, beverages, chewing gum and tobacco are prohibited in the Reading Room.

5. Cell phones must be silenced and placed in locker.

6. Cameras, scanners, and any other video or audio equipment are not permitted.

7. Personal computers are permitted; cases must be stored in locker.

8. History Center materials may not be checked out or removed from the Reading Room.

9. A call slip must be completed for each item requested.

10. Please handle materials with great care.

The materials of the Galveston and Texas History Center are for research purposes and are not set up for browsing.
We reserve the right to restrict the use of original materials.
When using original materials, please use the cotton gloves provided.
Keep materials flat on the table.
Do not lean on, write on top of, alter or trace materials.
Do not make new folds or creases.
Do not remove items from plastic sleeves.
Do not make any marks or erasures.
Do not remove items from their folders. Keep documents inside their folders and in their original order.

11. Photocopies can only be made by History Center staff.

Professional staff will determine if the material may be copied, based on its condition, size, format and the potential damage caused by copying.
Be selective in choosing what is to be photocopied. You will be limited to copies representing no more than 20% of a collection.
The Library makes no representation that it is the owner of the copyright of any unpublished manuscript. It is the responsibility of the researcher to conform to the laws of copyright, literary property rights and libel.

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