First-time
Visitors
Specialized
Libraries and Archival Collections is a non-circulating research
library open to the general public. If you possess a USC ID card
with a library barcode, you will be able to request most of our
materials through HOMER,
the University's online catalog. Library barcodes may be obtained
at any of the libraries on the USC campus. Non-USC visitors may
request materials by visiting Specialized Libraries and Archival
Collections directly or by contacting the department via phone
(213-740-4035) or email. Although
no appointments are necessary to view most of our book collections,
appointments
are recommended for consulting our archival collections as many
are housed off-site and require extra time to arrive.
Registration
Procedures
If
you are using our collections for the first time, you will
be asked to fill out a User Registration Form. This form is
used for statistical and collection-use information. The reverse
side of the form highlights the Reading Room Policies. All
users accept that they have read these policies and agree to
follow them.
1. You will be
asked to provide current photo identification upon completion of
the User Registration Form.
2. As you approach the Special Collections Reading Room, you will be asked
to leave all your personal belongings (including all bags, purses, notebooks,
books, pens, cell phones) in our lockers. Laptop computers (but not laptop
bags) are permitted.
3. Only pencils and note cards provided will be allowed in the Reading Room.
4. Materials being consulted must not leave the Reading Room.
5. Eating, drinking, and smoking are not allowed in the Reading Room
Guidelines
for Use of Materials
Materials
in the Specialized Libraries and Archival Collections are non-circulating.
For the safety and preservation of our books and archival collections,
we ask that all users comply with the following guidelines
when handling materials:
Books:
Care & Handling Guidelines
Manuscripts/Archives:
Guidelines for Handling Manuscripts and Archives
Last
updated:
April 23, 2005
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