Archives & Library

Guidelines for Visitors

Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Closed Saturday through Monday and on official state holidays. .

All visitors must sign the Conditions for Use Agreement at the Archives counter upon arrival. Visitors may be required to present photo identification at this time.
Coats, backpacks, oversized carryalls, and bags must be deposited at the coat tree and book cart inside the map room. Only materials necessary for research, including laptop computers, can be used at the work tables.
Ink pens or markers may not be used while using research materials in the Archives. Pencils are available for visitors use at the Archives counter. Colored pencils for highlighting are also available upon request.
No food or drinks are allowed in the Archives reading room.
Public access is limited to the Archives reading room. Staff must accompany anyone wishing to use materials in the map room.
Archives staff will retrieve architectural survey files, archaeology site forms, slides, negatives, and historic maps for patrons.
Public restrooms and a water cooler are located on the first floor next to the conservation lab. There are no public restrooms or public water fountains on the second floor.
Patrons may use the telephone at the archives counter for local calls or toll-free long distance calls. Calls are limited to 5 minutes. Please see the archivist for instructions on use of the phone. The use of cellular telephones in the archives is acceptable. Please show courtesy to fellow researchers while using a cell phone.
Appointments are required to see other staff members outside of the Archives. Patrons may use the archives phone to check on availability of a staff member if they do not have a pre-arranged appointment.
Appointments are not necessary to visit the Archives.
Archives materials will not be retrieved after 4:30 p.m.
Library materials do not circulate.
Photocopies cost 15 cents each and color computer printouts cost 25 cents each. These must be paid for at the archives counter. Checks or invoices are acceptable for charges more than $1. In order to issue an invoice, address, phone number, and either a federal identification or social security number must be provided.
There is a $1 minimum charge for scholarly research requests (that involve copying of information) not made in person. Photocopies from these requests cost 25 cents each and will be invoiced when the material is mailed or faxed. Please note above requirements for invoicing.
A Permission to Reproduce and Publish an Image Form is available to request use of an archives image for publication purposes.

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