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Standards For
Using Records
Repositories and Libraries
Recommended by the National Genealogical Society
Recognizing that how they use unique original records and fragile
publications will affect other users, both current and future, family
history researchers habitually—
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are courteous to research facility personnel and other researchers, and
respect the staff’s other daily tasks, not expecting the records custodian
to listen to their family histories nor provide constant or immediate
attention.
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dress appropriately, converse with others in a low voice, and supervise
children appropriately.
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do their homework in advance, know what is available and what they need,
and avoid ever asking for "everything" on their ancestors.
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use only designated work space areas, respect off-limits areas, and
request permission before using photocopy or microform equipment, asking for
assistance if needed.
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treat original records at all times with great respect and work with only
a few records at a time, recognizing that they are irreplaceable and that
each user must help preserve them for future use.
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treat books with care, never forcing their spines, and handle photographs
properly, preferably wearing archival gloves.
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never mark, mutilate, rearrange, relocate, or remove from the repository
any original, printed, microform, or electronic document or artifact.
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use only procedures prescribed by the repository for noting corrections to
any errors or omissions found in published works, never marking the work
itself.
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keep note-taking paper or other objects from covering records or books,
and avoid placing any pressure upon them, particularly with a pencil or pen. |
use only the method specifically designated for identifying records for
duplication, avoiding use of paper clips, adhesive notes, or other means not
approved by the facility, unless instructed otherwise, replace volumes and
files in their proper locations, before departure, thank the records
custodians for their courtesy in making the materials available.
follow the rules of the records repository without protest, even if they
have changed since a previous visit or differ from those of another
facility.
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©2000 by National Genealogical
Society.
Includes material ©1995 by Joy Reisinger, CGRSSM.
Permission is granted by both
copyright owners to copy or publish this material
provided it is
reproduced in its entirety, including this notice.
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