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Rock Hill, SC 29733, USA
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Policy Title

Pettus Archives and Special Collections User Access Policy

Statement

The Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections facilitates access to all archival materials, including artifacts, to interested users in accordance with the following policy. The Pettus Archives contains a wide variety of primary source materials that support the instructional, scholarly, and research activities of Winthrop University and provides access to members of the public who may need primary resources for research activities.

Scope

This policy applies to all Pettus Archives users.

Policy Number:2.5.08
Effective Date:08/25/2021
Date Reviewed: 07/01/2021
Last Review Date:
Responsible Official: Dean, Ida Jane Dacus Library
Responsible Office: Office of the Dean, Dacus Library and Pettus Archives
Contact Information:

824 Oakland Ave. 

Rock Hill, S.C. 29733

Phone: 803.323.4501

The Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections facilitates access to all archival materials, including artifacts, to interested users. Please review the procedures section of this policy for details on user access to facilities, resources, and services. 

Pettus Archives and Special Collections User Access, Resources, and Services:


All Users

Access:

  • Building access during all posted hours. Due to limited staffing hours may vary on short notice.
  • Scheduled appointments for the Archives are encouraged, however on-site assistance is available during Archives hours of operation.
  • User access to the building is limited to the Archives Research Room and the exhibit area, Access to the classroom is limited to scheduled Archives classes, meetings, and events.
  • All materials, including artifacts, are closed-stack (access is limited to Archives employees) and must be retrieved by an Archives employee.
  • Archival material cannot be checked out or loaned.

 

Resources:

  • Two desktop computers are available for Archives users.
  • Winthrop Secure Wi-Fi is available for current students, faculty, and staff.
  • Free guest Wi-Fi is available for all other Archives users.

 

Services:

  • Archives reference services are available during Archives’ posted hours.
  • The exhibit area is open to the public during Archives’ posted hours.
  • The Archives facilitates access to its collections, and does not do research for users.

Visit the Dacus Library Website for additional information on library access, resources, and services.

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