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Rare Books and Special Collections are housed in the Rare Book Rooms on the first
floor of Falk Library. To make an appointment to view materials,
please email techserv@pitt.edu or call 412-648-2049 at least 24 hours in advance. However, it may be possible to use materials
without an appointment; please ask at the Circulation Desk. The Rare Book Rooms are
closed on University holidays.
NOTE: Books and other materials from the collections may be used only in the Rare Book Rooms.
Some materials require special permission for use. The library reserves the right
to refuse access to rare materials for any reason.
Policies For Using Materials in the Rare Book Rooms
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Materials in the Rare Book Rooms may not be checked out from the library and must be used in the
Rooms only. A library staff member must be present whenever materials are being examined.
- Users should schedule an appointment to use rare books and other materials in the Rare Book Rooms at least 24 hours in advance.
- Users may be limited in the number of books requested at one time.
- Users must complete a registration form to use rare books and special collections
and must present photo identification (e.g., driver's license).
- No drinks or food are allowed in the Rare Book Rooms.
- Users' briefcases, bags, coats, etc. may not be kept at the table where special collections
materials are being used.
- Users may use only pencils; no pens are allowed. Users may use a computer provided that the case is kept in a separate location from the table.
- Gloves are not required to examine rare books or other materials; however, users should wash
their hands before examining these materials. Cotton gloves are available for use with the books
at the user's request.
- No digital cameras, hand-held scanners, or other recording devices are allowed.
- All copying of materials in the collection will be done at the discretion of the library staff member. Some materials are simply too fragile to be copied. Some materials may still fall under copyright which may affect copying.
- Scanning and photocopying are available on a case-by-case basis and will be done by library staff. Fees vary depending on the material, and copies generally will be available within 24 hours.
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