R17-7-3. Access to Records

(1) Records are made available for public use in the State Archives Research Center. Patrons must observe Research Center procedures for the protection and control of the records.

(2) Patrons are required to register to use the Research Center and Research Center staff may require patrons to provide photographic identification.

(3) Patrons shall only use a pencil when making personal notes, shall not mark public records, and shall maintain the original order of the public records consulted.

(4) Persons may not smoke, drink, or eat in the Research Center.

(5) Patrons may take only paper and research materials into the Research Center. Patrons must check brief cases, purses, backpacks, or similar items at the desk before entering the research area.

(6) Patrons shall use care in handling fragile materials. Patrons shall not alter, mutilate, or otherwise deface public records and are required to adhere to the instructions of reference staff.

(7) Patrons may not remove government records from the Research Center.

(8) Patrons may only use equipment and resources in the Research Center for the purposes of research associated with the Utah State Archives or Utah State History.