The Jerome Lawrence & Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute:
Policies Governing the Use of OSUL Special Collections Materials
SECURITY
- On first use of the Lawrence and Lee Theatre Research Institute Library, researchers will complete an application form. The information given will be reviewed by library staff from time to time, and updates may be requested.
- Coats, hats, briefcases, packages, umbrellas, packs, handbags, and all other personal property will be deposited with the staff member on duty.
- Using an individual slip for each request, researchers will fill out call slips for all requested materials and submit completed call slips to the staff member on duty.
- All collection materials will be consulted only in the Reading Room, and must be returned to the staff member on duty before the researcher leaves the library. Arrangements may be made to reserve materials for continued use in the near future.
- The library may limit the number of items a researcher may request at one time.
PRESERVATION
- Eating, drinking, chewing gum, and use of any form of tobacco are prohibited.
- Only soft-leaded pencils should be used. The use of pens, markers, or indelible pencils is not permitted in the Reading Room.
- The researcher is responsible for the careful handling of all materials made available. Manuscripts and books may not be leaned on, written on, folded, traced over, or otherwise handled in any way that may damage them. No marks may be added or erased.
- Manuscripts and archives are to be maintained in the order in which they are received by the researcher. Material which appears to out of order should not be rearranged by the researcher but should instead be brought to the attention of the staff member on duty.
- Fragile materials require special handling; in some instances the researcher will be asked to use supports, cradles, or stands, and/or gloves while using fragile materials.
SERVICES
- Reference assistance as well as assistance in using the public catalogs
and collection finding aids is available.
Microfilm readers, audio, and video equipment are available for use of non-print media. In some instances, advance notice is required for equipment to be available. - Photoduplication of special collections materials is restricted in most instances. Ask the staff member on duty about reproduction of materials. For further information, see the Ohio State University Libraries' Photoduplication and Use Policy Statement.
OTHER
Materials from this collection should be cited in publication as follows:The collection (name of collection cited, when possible), Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute Library of The Ohio State University.
"Theatre is the universal means of expression. It embraces all of the arts through which human minds seek to reach one another."
Jerome Lawrence, Robert E. Lee - November, 1986