Registration and Orientation

• All patrons wishing to use University Archives & Rare Books (UA) must complete the front page of this form.
• All materials must be viewed at the UA Table behind the Reference Desk.
• To assist in the preservation of books and documents, all researchers must handle materials carefully.
• All briefcases, purses, and backpacks are to be placed on the shelves near the UA Table.
• To preserve our unique materials, food and beverages are strictly prohibited.
• Notes are to be taken in pencil only. Researchers may use laptops in the Reading Area.
• Scanning of materials is prohibited without permission. Researchers may use their smart phones to take photos of materials.
• Researchers will use one set of materials at a time, and will be careful to maintain their original sequence.

Publication, Citation, and Copyright

• Researchers who plan to publish or exhibit original material from University Archives & Rare Books must obtain written permission from the Dean of the Sojourner Truth Library.
• Each use of materials must be accompanied by proper credit to: University Archives & Rare Books, Sojourner Truth Library, State University of New York at New Paltz.
• Sojourner Truth Library assumes no responsibility for infringement of copyright. The researcher is responsible for obtaining the necessary copyright clearance and publication rights for all materials.

University Archives & Rare Books Access Request Form