General Information and Usage Regulations

The Jay Miller Aviation History Collection is a large and comprehensive collection of aviation and aerospace historical records. Aviation and aerospace scholars and researchers are invited to use available portions of the collection.

Reference Services
For researchers doing extensive research, an appointment is necessary. Reference inquiries are accepted by e-mail, telephone, and correspondence.

The collection has not yet been fully processed and, unfortunately, the library does not have staff enough available to answer any except specific research inquiries. A fee is charged for all research and is confined to a limit of one-half hour per research request. Fees are explained in CALS' Patron Copy Request Form. Current charges: in-state fee $5.00 + $.50 per copy; out-of-state fee $10.00 + $.50 per copy

Access
The collection is available to researchers who are in compliance with rules of access designed to protect archival material for use by future generations.

Researchers must complete a registration form on initial visit and leave a driver's license at the circulation desk (to be returned at end of visit). The registration form includes a statement of agreement to abide by the department's regulations, which researchers are required to read, understand, and agree to before the collection is used.

The Miller Collection stack area is closed to the public. Materials must be used in the area designated by archives staff.

Only items necessary for research are allowed in the research/study area. Researchers are not allowed to take outer coats, briefcases, back packs, handbags, books, etc., to the research table. We provide an area for the storage ofsuch items. Notebooks or other materials taken to the research/study table must be approved by the staff and may be inspected by the staff at the circulation desk before the researcher leaves the library.

Pencils must be used. Pens are not allowed. Pencils and scratch paper are available at the public access computer area.

Personal computers and tape recorders may be used for taking notes provided their use does not disturb other library patrons. Use of such equipment is subject to approval by the branch director. Scanners are not permitted.

Access to the collection does not constitute procurement of permission to publish, reproduce, exhibit, broadcast, or electronically disseminate collection materials. Permission must be obtained by separate agreement with Aerospace Education Center and the Central Arkansas Library System. Researchers are responsible for observing all U.S. and international copyright regulations.

No food or drinks are permitted in the library.

Reprographics
There are copying restrictions on bound and fragile materials. The branch director reserves the right to restrict reproduction of collection materials due to their physical condition or legal requirements.

Reproductions of materials in the collection may be made for personal research only. Permission to publish, reproduce, exhibit, broadcast, or disseminate, including electronic formats, must be obtained by separate agreement with Aerospace Education Center and the Central Arkansas Library System.

Permission from any and all copyright holder(s) must be obtained by the researcher. Researchers are responsible for observing all U.S. and international copyright regulations.

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