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Use of Collections:

The USD Special Collections contain many rare and unique materials. Use of materials is supervised in order to ensure their preservation for current and future generations. Patrons are requested to keep certain regulations in mind when using materials from the collections.

USING SPECIAL COLLECTIONS MATERIALS

Patrons using materials in the collection are asked to provide name, address, phone, signature, and research topic.

The materials in the Special Collections are non-circulating and must be used in the reading room. 

Only pencils or portable computers may be used in the Special Collection's reading room. The use of pens or indelible ink may lead to irrevocable damage to materials. 

When using manuscripts, please observe the existing order of papers, orders and boxes. It is important to maintain the exact order of materials within a collection. Please keep books flat on the table, do not place books or volumes face down. 

All outerwear, handbags, backpacks, book bags, briefcases or any other carrying devices must be placed in the Special Collections processing area while materials from the collection are in use. 

PHOTOCOPIES

It is possible to photocopy materials in the Special Collections. Photocopies can be produced only when they can be completed without any damage to the materials, and it is permitted by federal copyright law. 

Photocopies are made for private study, scholarship or research use of the patron. Photocopies may not be transferred to others, further reproduced, or published without written permission of the USD Special Collections or from the individual or institution that holds the copyright of the material. 

Photocopies can be made at the cost of $0.05 per page. 

Not all materials in the USD Special Collections may be photocopied. It is important to understand that copiers can be very damaging to materials. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation in light is a risk to books and papers. Careless copying of books may cause damage to the spine, which can lead to expensive conservation repair. Many materials are very brittle, basic handling and photocopying can be detrimental to long term preservation. 

COPYRIGHT

The material with the Special Collections is protected under the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). 

Securing copyright clearance, permission to publish or reproduce materials from the University of South Dakota Special Collections is the responsibility of the patron or researcher. The researcher or patron assumes all responsibility for infringement of copyright or publication rights belonging to the author, the author's heirs or assigns, and for obtaining all necessary permissions from the author, heirs or assigns. 

The University of South Dakota is not owner of literary rights unless such rights have been specifically granted by the author, the author's heirs or assigns. The University of South Dakota does not assume any legal responsibility for any infringement of literary, copyright or publication rights belonging to the author, heirs or assigns. 

In granting permission to publish materials held in the Special Collections, the University of South Dakota does not surrender its own right to thereafter publish materials or grant others permission to publish it. 

Patrons must agree to cite the University of South Dakota Special Collections for any material subsequently used in a published work. Patrons are requested to supply the Special Collections with one copy of such work. 

RESTRICTIONS

Patrons requesting access to restricted materials must contact the person or agency imposing the restriction. Access to restricted collections cannot be granted without written authority.

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