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• Patrons are required to sign the visitors’ log.
• Patrons may be required to provide ID for archival requests.
• Patrons must leave backpacks, briefcases, purses, bags, books, and outer clothing in the lockers provided.
• Patrons can bring only pencils (no pens) and paper for note-taking into the Research Room (laptop computers, cell phones with volume down, and cameras are permitted).
• Food and drink are not permitted in the Carey Family Research Room.

• Check with receptionist or research assistant for assistance in locating materials, loading microfilm, computer access, and using the database to search collections.
• Do not re-shelve books or microfilm. They should be placed on a book cart near bookshelves.
• Do not re-file vertical file folders.
• While conversation is allowed, please be considerate of other patrons by keeping voices low.

• Requests for archival materials may be made prior to your arrival through the . In your request, please include: which boxes you would like to look at, the dates you would like to view the materials at the Nabb Center, and any other information that may be helpful to staff. Requests through the Portal are for in-person research and are not digital reproduction requests.
• Please complete and sign an archival material request form to request archival materials upon arrival at the Nabb Center.
• Boxes containing archival items will be brought to your table. We ask that you look at one folder at a time and keep all materials within the folder in the same order. You will be provided with an "OUT" card to mark your place in the box. Please handle archival items carefully. You may be required to wear gloves when handling some items.
• Some archival items may be too delicate or too large to be scanned or photocopied. Ask at front desk for assistance before trying to copy any archival items. Cell phone pictures are permitted.
• Return archival materials to the correct box. Inform front desk that you are finished researching or will be returning to continue with the materials.

Copyright and fair use standards must be followed on any published materials. Obtaining copyright permissions are is the responsibility of the user.

Proper crediting of the Nabb Research Center must be included in all publications, works, or exhibits arising from research activities using material within its collections. Collections should be cited as stated in the appropriate finding aid. In the event that a finding aid is not available, credit lines should be cited as Collection Name, Collection Type. Courtesy of the Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland.

An example of how the Collection Name and Type would read is:

The Harold Bennett Rare Book Collection, Special Collections. Courtesy of the Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland.

A courtesy copy of published material using Nabb Research Center resources is requested.

Copy Fees and Guidelines

Copier and microfilm printer are available for self-service use. Copies are 25 cents per page and may be paid by cash or check (sorry, we cannot accept credit cards). Due to copyright restrictions, large portions of books may not be copied.

We ask all patrons who wish to photocopy manuscript or other unnumbered pages to never remove an individual page from its folder. Carry the closed folder to the photocopy machine, copy one page at a time and replace the copied page as soon as the copy is made.

Staff is are available to help you locate materials and answer questions, but we are not able to do your research for you.

Distance Research

The Nabb Research Center cannot perform pro bono research of any kind due to staffing limitations. All research performed at the request of patrons, organizations, or other entities is carried out based on availability of staff and will incur fees.

For a pre-paid fee, a staff researcher or volunteer will perform genealogical or local historical research utilizing sources available at the Nabb Research Center. We cannot guarantee results, but will make every effort to respond to your research request. We will advise you if your request is beyond the scope of our resources or if staff time is not available for extensive research requests. Make checks payable to Salisbury University (sorry, we cannot accept credit cards).

Membership must be current for Member prices to apply.

Please allow up to 6 to 8 weeks to process requests.

Research Fees

Members

$30 for first hour & $25 each additional hour

Non-members

$50 for first hour & $40 each additional hour

Minimum Fee

1 hour charge

Prices include up to 10 pages of copied material; each additional page is 50 cents. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery; check will be processed upon receipt.

Exact Citation Photocopy

With an exact citation provided by you, we can send (email or mail) scans or photocopies of printed or microfilmed materials. Price is per each cited item. Following copyright laws, we will not make photocopies of complete books.

Members

$15 includes up to 10 pages; 50 cents for each additional page

Non-members

$20 includes up to 10 pages; 50 cents for each additional page

Making Requests

In order to make the most efficient use of time, describe your request needs as clearly as possible by telling us what you already know that will help with identification, what you want to know, and what sources you have already used. Relevant information should be sent along with your request. Let us know if there are specific sources you want searched. If you have a research request, please contact us at nabbcenter@salisbury.edu.