Kelsey Reading Room Policy

To ensure the safety and preservation of collections materials:

1. Registration: Register in the Cushing Online Request System (Aeon) prior to using the Kelsey Reading Room, and requesting materials and duplication.
2. Belongings: Store personal belongings in a locker. Staff at the front desk will provide access.
   
   You are welcome to bring the following to the Kelsey Reading Room:
   • no. 2 pencils
   • laptop, tablets, or mobile phones
   • small camera
   • reference books (identified during sign-in)
   
   Do not bring the following to the Kelsey Reading Room:
   • food and drink
   • writing utensils such as pens, highlighters, markers, or whiteout
   • tripods, additional lenses, scanners (flatbed or hand), or other photographic/scanning equipment
   • cutting tools
   • bags
3. Identification: Present photo-identification at the Kelsey Reading Room staff desk.
4. Handling: Handle all special collections material with care, and follow all instructions given by Cushing Public Services staff.
   • Wash hands with soap and water prior to using materials.
   • Public Services staff will provide instruction on proper handling, including use of supports and number of items able to be used at once.
   • Materials are to be used in the Kelsey Reading Room.
5. Sound: Silence all electronic devices. This includes cell phones, laptops, tablets, and cameras.
6. Flash: You may take photographs (without flash) of materials for personal use. Ask Public Services staff about taking photographs and other scanning options.
7. Computers: Kelsey Reading Room Computers are for collections-related searches and research.

If you have questions about this policy, contact CushingReference@library.tamu.edu prior to your visit.