Catherwood Library Kheel Center

Reading room in the Kheel Center archives

Reading Room Regulations

A young girl finds a quiet place to study, Arkansas 1937
  • Only those writing instruments, paper and notecards that are provided by the Kheel Center are allowed in the reading room.
  • Personal computers or other recording devices may be used providing their operation does not disturb other researchers.
  • Do not mark, fold, or disarrange manuscripts. Items may be removed for copying purposes if their original location is flagged. Only a single box or folder per researcher should be in use in the reading room at any one time.
  • Notify staff if you discover damaged or disordered manuscripts.
  • Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted in the reading room.
  • Respect others' need for quiet. No talking, please.
  • Notify staff when finished with your research so materials may be removed from reading room.
  • Kheel Center staff members must inspect anything carried out of the reading room.
Catherwood Library Kheel Center, 227 Ives Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, phone: 607-255-3183, fax: 607-255-9641
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