1. What to Expect

Expectations:

Before Class

• ***Wash your hands before class begins***

• Review Harvard Library’s 10 Tips for Reading Room Success.

  • • After the 10th tip, click on “WANT TO KNOW MORE? Try these advanced techniques!” to see 4 more.

During Class

• Arrive on time. No latecomers who arrive 5 minutes past the start time. Due to staffing and security needs, we do not accommodate late arrivals.

  • • • If you're late and are turned away, you can return to the reading room on your own time as a researcher. See Visitor Information for details.

• Upon arriving to Archives and Special Collections (ASC), sign in with your names.

• Everyone must store their bags, coats/jackets, and other belongings in the lockers provided in the reading room. Again, no coats or jackets.

  • • Also, no lotions, lip balms, or other skincare products, etc.

• Only pencils* may be used to take notes.

  • • Devices such as laptops, tablets, or phones may be used to take notes.

    • Everyone must be prepared before entering the classroom. Due to maintaining security in ASC and our office space, we need to minimize everyone from going back & forth between the classroom and reading room. If a staff member is present, they can escort you back to the reading room (and classroom) if necessary. Again, no going back & forth between the classroom and reading room.

• No food* and drinks, including water bottles, are allowed in the classroom. If you bring a single-serving, covered beverage (e.g., hot/iced coffee, cold brew, etc.), finish drinking it outside the reading room before entering and before class begins.

* Only pencils may be used as writing tools. Erasable ink, pens, markers, etc. are not permitted.

* No food is allowed, including mints.