Using the Collections

Special Collections is open to members of the UA community, visiting scholars, and the general public. All visitors are required to observe the rules, regulations and policies of Special Collections.

Please note: It is not necessary to make an appointment to use Special Collections, however, if you have an in-depth research question, it may be best to contact a librarian or archivist via the online web form prior to your visit. We also encourage you to use our searching tools to become familiar with the collection before visiting Special Collections.

Material must be viewed in the Special Collections Reading Room and may not be photocopied, photographed, or scanned by customers.

Here is a list of our policies and forms. You will also find them listed under the appropriate sections throughout this web site.

Policies and Forms

Reading Room Policy

Our Reading Room policy outlines what is expected of our customers who use Special Collections.

Manuscript Use Policy and Request Form

Our Manuscript Use Policy outlines the rules governing the use of manuscript collections in Special Collections. Attached to the policy is a form which must be signed by all customers that states the customer has read the policy and agrees to comply with the rules.

Digital Reproductions Form

The Digital Reproductions form is for customers who wish to order jpeg or tiff images of photographs or other material from our collection. See the Reproductions section for more information.

Application for Permission to Publish

The Application for Permission to Publish is the form used by customers who wish to publish or use images of Special Collections material in their publication, exhibit, web site, or broadcast. See the Reproductions section for more information.