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Kelsey Reading Room and Materials Use Policy

    Welcome to the Cushing Memorial Library's Mavis P. and Mary Kelsey Reading Room. The materials in our collections are here because of their rarity, value and/or restrictions placed on them as a condition of their sale or gift to the University. Additionally, all of the collections are housed here primarily for research purposes. Our use policy is not intended to hinder your research but to provide access to the collections in a manner that will ensure their continued preservation.
  • The use of the Kelsey Reading Room is restricted to patrons using materials from the Cushing Memorial Library's collections.
  • The use of all Cushing materials is restricted to the Kelsey Reading Room.
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  • Only pencils should be used to take notes. These are available at the Reference Desk.
  • Paper will be provided to researchers for the purpose of note taking.
  • Researchers must exercise extreme care: materials must not be marked or leaned on, folded, traced, or handled in any manner that will result in damage to them. Hold pages of books and loose sheets by their edges to avoid soiling.
  • The order and arrangement of materials within all file folders are very important and must be kept as such. If a filing error is detected, please inform the reading room attendant.
  • No materials will be made available to patrons after 4:45 p.m., and researchers must return borrowed materials 15 minutes before closing time.
    The Cushing Memorial Library reserves the right to search materials and/or belongings. 
    If you have any questions please consult the reading room attendant. Thank you for your cooperation.