Access to these collections is by appointment only. See the following contact information:

Requests relating to archives will be directed to:
Tim McCabe
513 745-4821
mccabe@xavier.edu

Requests relating to rare books and special collections will be directed to:
Marty Ferrell
513 745-4806
ferrell@xavier.edu

Mailing address:
Xavier University Library
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207-5211
Fax 513 745-1932

We will be respond to all requests as quickly as possible, consistent with the appropriateness of a patron’s request, legitimate scholarly intent, and an absence of confidentiality issues. If a request requires us to do complicated research it may be up to two weeks before we can respond.

Access to archives and special collections stacks is restricted to library staff designated by the Director for Library & Information Management. Staff may invite a patron to enter the collections area in special situations.

Patrons may be required to complete a Archives/Special Collections Patron Registration Form prior to using the collections. In addition, positive identification may be kept (e.g. driver’s license) while patrons use the materials.

Materials in special collections do not circulate. Materials in archives may be loaned outside the library only in special circumstances and only if they are properly safeguarded. Letters of conveyance accompany an archives loan. Such letters detail the items loaned, the date of loan, the date the loan is due, and the borrower (name, address, telephone number). Copies of these letters are kept on file.

Use of archives and special collections materials are subject to the following guidelines:

• Patrons will register and leave some form of picture identification which is held while materials are in use.
• Use of these materials will be under the direct monitoring of the designated library staff member.
• When using these materials the following applies:
  1. Patrons should not eat or drink while materials are in use.
  2. Only materials needed for research should be taken into the viewing area. Briefcases, handbags and computer cases as well as coats and hats are not allowed in the viewing area. All personal effects are subject to inspection prior to and following patrons viewing materials.
  3. Patrons should use pencils only while working with materials.
  4. Tracings may not be made from materials.
  5. Post-it notes and bookmarks are not allowed; only acid-free slips (available in the library) should be placed in materials.
  6. No books or other materials should be placed on top of materials.
  7. Patrons may be required to wear gloves while viewing materials.
  8. Materials will be viewed in a controlled manner. A limited number of volumes or archives folders will be viewed at one time. All materials should be viewed flat on the table.
• Photocopying/scanning of materials is discouraged and will be done only at the discretion of the library staff member. Fragile materials will not be reproduced. Patrons are liable for any copyright infringement where applicable. All photocopying/scanning is to be done by a library staff member at the requestor's expense at 50 cents per page.
• The library reserves the right to deny access to these materials or to modify these guidelines as needed due to the condition of materials or to the availability of staff.

Last updated: February 6, 2012 12:12 PM

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