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The administrative responsibilities for archives and special collectsion include policy, maintenance, use, and disposition of archival materials (see the collection development policy).

The archives and special collection staff adhere to the highest level of professional ethics in the handling of all archival and special collection materials. They avoid self-interest in any form. fully support the preservation and integrity of the collections, expedite free access to materials (unless restrictions to materials have been established), provide service oriented reference help, and respects the confidentiality of researchers' requests.