Peabody Research Library
Policies and Rules

The Frances Peabody Research Library is a non-lending library; all materials must remain in the library. The public is invited to browse or research topics of interest. Photocopying is done for a fee. Each patron is asked to complete a sign-in sheet and agree to follow these rules:
 
1. Researchers are asked to handle all materials with care. Refrain from writing on, or tracing or scanning materials. Files should remain in the order in which they are received.

2. Hand oil transfers to archival materials; therefore it is requested that patrons wash hands or use the white gloves provided for while using rare books or photographs not protected by mylar sleeves.

3. Please do not reshelve materials. Materials should be left on the library table.

4. Existing materials must be kept in their folder or box and order of materials must be maintained.

5. Responsibility for observance of copyright regulations rests with the patron.

6. A request permission for publication of materials belonging to GPL will be reviewed by the Library Committee.

7. Research requests received through the mail, e-mail, or over the telephone will be handled as time and the availability of staff allows. We regret that we cannot perform research; a list of researchers-for-hire is available on request.