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  1. An Annual Registration must be read and filled out on the researcher's first visit to the Reading Room during each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
  2. Researchers must sign the log each day when entering the Reading Room.
  3. Only pencils may be used in the Reading Room (no pens). Computers, cameras, tape recorders, and other such equipment may be used only with staff permission. Personal scanners are not allowed.
  4. All containers and personal effects including coats, brief cases, carrying cases, backpacks, and purses must be left at the front desk.
  5. Food and beverages are not allowed.
  6. A researcher should have only one container of archival material at his/her work station at a time and should complete work with that container and return it to the Archivist before taking another container.
  7. All materials must be handled carefully. They must not be leaned upon, marked, bent, or torn. Their existing arrangement must be preserved. Sheets must be turned in order and kept neatly in the folders. Please report to the staff any errors in cataloging, dating, or filing.
  8. The Archives stacks are closed to researchers unless accompanied by a Staff member. Staff will retrieve requested files, and replace used materials.
  9. Photocopying is self-service, but staff permission must be sought before copying. Restrictions may be imposed for bound volumes, oversize sheets, or fragile items (including blueprints).
  10. The use of certain items may be restricted by statute or by donors. For the protection of its collections, the Archives also reserves the right to restrict use of unprocessed records and fragile materials. Collections do not circulate to individuals.
  11. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in his/her use of manuscripts and other materials.
  12. Researchers must stop at the desk before exiting. All notes, photocopies, books, etc. must be presented to the staff for inspection. By law the Archives is given the right to detain any persons suspected of attempting the unauthorized removal of any document, map, book, or other archival material (WI Statutes, Chap. 943.60; Text in LAWS OF 1979, Chap. 245). Penalties for archival theft include a fine and potential prison term, depending on the value of the material taken.