OAR 166-010-0015: State Archives Reference Room Rules

Patrons shall observe the following rules for the protection and control of records: (1) Patrons shall register and shall furnish current and valid government-issued photo identification to use public records in the State Archives. (2) Patrons shall only use a pencil when making notations, shall not mark public records, and shall maintain the original order of the public records consulted. (3) No person shall smoke, drink or eat in the Reference Room. (4) Patrons shall notify the staff when their work is completed. (5) Patrons shall not remove from the Reference Room public records or other materials in the official custody of the State Archivist. (6) Patrons shall not alter, mutilate or otherwise deface public records. (7) Patrons may take paper and research materials into the Reference Room. Personal electronic devices such as laptop computers, cameras and scanners are allowed under the following conditions, but must be removed from any enclosed cases before entering the Reference Room: (a) Patrons may bring cameras to photograph records, but may not use a flash. (b) Patrons may use scanners with the following restrictions: the copying surface (platen) must be the same size or larger than the records they plan to scan; the scanner must not cause friction, abrasion, or otherwise damage records; light sources must not generate heat on the records; and equipment surfaces must be clean and dry before being used. Drum and automatic feeder scanners are prohibited.