Mission Statement

The New Mexico Tech Archives of the Skeen Library serves to promote and preserve the intellectual history of New Mexico Tech and the Middle Rio Grande region.

The New Mexico Tech Archives shall be the depository for University records which are no longer administratively useful in the several departments, but which have historical or other value. The Archives may also receive personal papers and materials of officials, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and others if the materials are deemed pertinent to either New Mexico Tech or the region.

Access

Material in the New Mexico Tech Archives of the Skeen Library is available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please contact Lucinda Whitehorse at 575.835.6504 or by email lucinda.whitehorse@nmt.edu.

To preserve the integrity of the Archives, the following policies are in place:

1. Researchers must sign in to the log to use the New Mexico Tech Archives.

2. Researchers will be accompanied by library staff.

3. There is no eating, drinking, or smoking in the New Mexico Tech Archives.

4. Materials may not be removed from the Archives and are not available for checkout.

5. Make no marks on the materials. 

6. Do not write notes on top of materials or rest books or other objects on the surface of items used.

7. Wear gloves while handling rare books or photographic materials (provided by the New Mexico Tech Skeen Library staff). Handle any photographic image by the edges.

Photocopy Guidelines

Photocopies of records will be made for 10¢ per page if the New Mexico Tech Library staff determines it will not harm the material. Photocopying will be done by library staff or under the supervision of library staff. Extensive photocopying may be mailed to a patron (additional charges may apply). State or federal law may not permit the photocopying of some material. The photocopy is made solely for the convenience of the patron; it cannot be reproduced or transferred to any other person or institution without the prior permission of the New Mexico Tech Skeen Library staff.

 Scanning Guidelines 

Scanning will be done by library staff or under the supervision of library staff. State or federal law may not permit the scanning of some material. The scan is made solely for the convenience of the patron; it cannot be reproduced or transferred to any other person or institution without the prior permission of the New Mexico Tech Skeen Library staff. Scanning charges may apply.

 Use of Digital Cameras 

The use of digital cameras to reproduce a limited amount of records is permissible. Prior arrangements must be made with the New Mexico Tech Skeen Library staff.

Questions?

Please direct inquiries to Lucinda Whitehorse at 575.835.6504 or by email lucinda.whitehorse@nmt.edu.