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Policies: Photocopying, Permissions |
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Reading Room Policy and Procedure |
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Readers visiting the Historical Society should sign the register at the front desk when entering the library each day. Researchers who are unknown to the staff are required to present photographic identification after filling out and returning the registration form to the receptionist. Researchers may bring into the Reading Room only materials for note-taking. Any additional items needed must be shown to the Reading Room staff for approval. File folders, 3 ring binders, and pens are not permitted. All outer clothing should be hung in the coatroom and handbags and other personal belongings placed in a locker. A staff member will introduce each new reader to the catalogus and assist in correctly filling out call slips. Completed call slips should be brought to the Reading Room desk. You may turn in several call slips at once, although only one box or volume at a time may be used at the table. Original copies of books and manuscripts are not used whenever they exist in facsimile or microcopy. PHOTOCOPYING: Please consult with the Reading Room staff regarding restrictions and procedures. When finished with research, bring all materials to the Reading room desk and inform staff whether you plan to return. Materials may be reserved for further use if requested. To help us preserve our collection, please read one of the printed cards which are placed on each table. All readers must leave the building by 4:45 P.M. Please allow enough time to return research materials to the desk and collect personal belongings from the lockers. Your call slips are kept confidential and will only be used for record-keeping purposes by the staff. The Society attempts to iform readers using our collections of other persons doing similar research. If you have an objection to this, please inform the librarian. PUBLICATION PERMISSION: Provisions of the Copyright Act (PL 94-553), effective Jan. 1, 1978, provide for all writings from the date of creation whether or not they are formally copyrighted . The law extends copyright protection until Dec. 31, 2002 to all unpublished works now protected under common law. It is very important that researchers obtain permission for the publication of material as the penalties for violation of the statute are severe. Before any material from our collections may be published, permisison of the society or other owners of specific materials must be obtained in writing , and it is the particular responsiblity of the researcher to obtain such permission . Requests for permission to quote should be addressed to: Director, Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215. In your letter, please submit detailed information with correct citations regarding the materials you wish to use, and include your publication plans. If you have any questions about the publication policy, contact the librarian at the address above before making your formal request. |
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