All researchers are asked to complete the Inquiry Form.

Personal belongings must be placed in the library’s lockers. Only paper and pencil and a laptop computer are allowed on work tables.

Food and beverages are not permitted in the library. This is a smoke-free facility.

Do not write on, alter, lean on, fold anew, trace or handle materials in any way likely to damage them. Notify a staff member of any damaged material.

Use research material on designated tables. Do not remove items from a folder, except to make copies. Work with one folder at a time to avoid mixing items in different folders. If you discover filing errors, notify a staff member.

Do not re-shelve books in the library, leave them on the table. No materials or books can be
borrowed or checked out of the library.

After using the microfilm reader or reader/printer, you should rewind the film and turn off the machine.

Cotton gloves will be provided for use when handling unprotected photographs.

The copy machine inside the library room is available to patrons. Ask a staff member to review
materials to be copied, because some materials may be too fragile for copying. If you require
assistance with the operation of the machine, ask a staff member before you begin to copy.

When citing materials used, please credit, Courtesy of the Sarasota County History Center and include the full name of the collection used.

Electronic files are available for images and documents in the archives, see Rights and Reproductions.