Section 255-4-2 - AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS FOR PUBLIC USEA.General1. Persons seeking information that is published and readily available will normally be referred to a public library.2. Persons under the age of 16 shall be furnished with materials for use when accompanied by an adult researcher who agrees to be present when the materials are used and to be responsible for compliance with the rules governing their use, or by other special arrangement.3. Original materials shall not normally be provided for use if microfilm or digital copies of the materials are available.4. Researchers shall be permitted to use materials only in the Research Room.B.Hours of Use Except for holidays and at such other times as may be specified by the State Archivist, materials shall be made available for use in the Research Room Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
C.Application Procedures for a Researcher Identification Card1. Applicants shall apply in person to the Maine State Archives and shall furnish, on a form provided for this purpose, information necessary for registration. Applicants shall furnish acceptable identification upon request.D.Researcher Identification Card A Researcher Identification Card shall be issued immediately to each person whose application is approved. The card shall be valid for the use of materials for a period of one year, but may be renewed upon application. Cards are not transferable and shall be produced when requested by agency personnel.
E.Daily Sign In Researchers shall sign in each day upon entering the Research Room, furnishing all information specified on the registration form.
F.Research Area Access by Non-Researchers Individuals who are not registered researchers are prohibited from entering the research area, except by permission of the Research Room staff.