Library Regulations

Library Regulations

THE LITCHFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY welcomes researchers to the Helga J. Ingraham Library. The staff is available to help orient library patrons to the collections and to help them find pertinent material.

All researchers in the library are asked to follow these regulations:

•	Wash your hands prior to beginning your research. Restrooms are located in the vestibule.
•	Sign the guest book and fill out a research form.
•	Use only pencil and acid-free bookmarks which are available on the library counter.
•	Place personal property (book bags, briefcases, purses, outerwear...) under the research table or use the lockers or coat rack available in the coat room.

•	List materials you wish to view or have photocopied on the back of this form. We maintain closed stacks. Staff will retrieve and photocopy materials for you.

•	Use special care when handling archival materials.
•	Do not bend, fold, crease, write on, erase, trace, lean on or place other materials on top of manuscripts or books.

•	Alert the museum staff of materials in need of repair or attention.
•	Keep manuscript materials in the order in which they are given to you.

The Staff reserves the right to deny handling or photocopying of fragile materials.

This library respects the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). The researcher will be held liable for copyright infringement if reproductions are used other than for private study, scholarship or research. In order to obtain permission to publish or reproduce any of the materials in the collection of the Litchfield Historical Society, address a written request to the director.