General Rules for Using Collections
- Special Collections materials do not leave the research room
- Let us know if you’d like to request copies or scans of materials (you are welcome to take pictures without flash!)
- Turn pages slowly and carefully
- When working with archival collections, always maintain the existing order of items in boxes and folders
- Born-digital materials may not be reproduced or transferred from the research room without first consulting Special Collections staff
- Researchers not affiliated with Middlebury College will be required to provide a government-issued ID
Before You Visit
Wash your hands before you visit. We don’t require gloves; freshly washed hands are best.
You are welcome to bring:
- Pencils (we have souvenir pencils!)
- Paper/notebooks
- Laptop
- Phone
Photos are welcome! (No flash please.) Visit Permissions and Copyright for more information on using the images you may capture.
Leave the following items in our lobby:
- Pens (unlike pencils, ink is permanent if accidentally splotched)
- Bags
- Coats (But keep your layers! We are climate-controlled, so it can get chilly)
- Beverages and food
