Developed by\u00a0Antonia S. Mattheou, Archivist<\/em><\/p>\nOur Access Policy<\/strong>
\nThese rules are designed to protect the archival records managed by the History Center and
\nassure that they will be available for future use. Basic collection descriptions are available on the
\nlibrary\u2019s website and printouts from the database are available upon request.
\nStaff and Consultants<\/strong>
\nThe staff of the Manhasset Public Library can have access to the archival records during the
\nconduct of their daily work in order to provide assistance to patrons. Permission from the
\nDirector should be given before access is granted. For Library staff members interested in a
\nparticular subject for reasons of a different nature — for example, research for graduate work–
\nthe access policy for outside researchers applies. Volunteers can have access to the archival
\ncollections and the History Center only while assisting the Archivist or a Library staff member.
\nThe Center should remain locked at all times. Keys should be kept in the Director\u2019s office and by
\nthe staff member on duty.<\/p>\nOutside Researchers<\/strong>
\nAccess to records by outside researchers is at the discretion of the Archivist who consults with
\nthe Library Director when questions arise. All records are available upon completion of the
\nappropriate forms, unless they are very fragile.
\nMaterial requested by researchers is reviewed by the staff before being given to the researcher in
\norder to inspect the physical condition of the records. A staff person should be available to
\nprovide assistance and to discuss research requirements. The more complex the project, the more
\nimportant it is that there is a clear understanding of what information is needed and why is
\nneeded.
\nPermission to study the records is not authorization to publish. Such authorization must be
\nrequested in writing, and approval must be obtained.<\/p>\nProtection of Materials<\/strong>
\nArchival documents do not circulate. They can be viewed at the library. Patrons must leave
\ntheir driver\u2019s license with the staff member on duty while using archival material.<\/p>\nSecurity<\/strong>
\nBecause of the irreplaceable and often fragile nature of many of our materials, both staff and
\nusers have the obligation to preserve them for future use. Persons unwilling to cooperate in
\nprotecting materials may be asked to leave and may be denied access in the future.
\nUsers are asked to store coats, briefcases, and other personal possessions not essential to their
\nwork by the entrance of the History Center. Materials requested are to be used only in the
\nHistory Center area and the quantity of materials examined at any one time may be limited.
\nMaterials are issued for the exclusive use of the person requesting them and should be returned
\nto staff when research has been completed.<\/p>\nHandling<\/strong>
\nAll materials must be handled with great care. Users of original materials are expected to take
\nnotes in pencil, unless special permission has been received for other arrangements. Materials
\nshould be kept flat on the reading table; nothing (including elbows) should be placed on them;
\nand pencils must be kept well away. It is the user’s responsibility to maintain the existing order
\nof materials being examined; the staff should be notified promptly of any apparent
\ndisarrangement. Smoking, eating, and drinking are not permitted in the History Center.<\/p>\nWARNING CONCERNING COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS:<\/strong>
\nAdherence to copyright law is the responsibility of the researcher.
\nThe copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code), governs the making of
\nphotocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified
\nin the law, libraries, including the Manhasset History Center, are authorized to furnish a
\nphotocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or
\nreproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or
\nresearch.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes
\nin excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement.
\nThe Manhasset Public Library History Center reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying
\norders if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law. A
\nresearcher should consult with the staff of this library for further information on copyright law
\nand how it applies to his\/her research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The History Center at The Manhasset Public Library Open for research by appointment only. For additonal information contact: Maggie Gough, Director maggiegough@manhassetlibrary.org Access Policy Developed by\u00a0Antonia S. Mattheou, Archivist Our Access Policy These rules are designed to protect the archival records managed by the History Center and assure that they will be available for future<\/p>\n
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