Researchers are encouraged to make an appointment at least one week in advance, and may request as many boxes from collections as they would like.
All visitors must take theDaily Health Assessmentprior to coming to campus. The Library requires visitors to display the email they will receive clearing them to come to campus, so visitors should print that out or have it ready on their phone.
Overnight or multi-day visitors and visitors who come to campus from an international location must provide proof of a negative rtPCR test from a sample taken within 72 hours prior to arrival on campus.
Out-of-state researchers must follow Massachusetts state guidelines regarding travel and self quarantine.
All visitors must wear a mask at all times on campus, and maintain distancing when possible. Face masks are required at all times when in the Reading Room. Researchers who do not wear a mask will not be allowed in the Reading Room.
Researchers must wash their hands directly before entering the Reading Room. Researchers are allowed to use hand sanitizer, but hands must be completely dry before use of materials.
Sanitizing products will be made available if a researcher wishes to sanitize their table and/or chair before or after their appointment.