Guidelines for Using the Walter W. Stiern Library Archives

 

The following procedures must be observed while conducting research in the Archives. You must sign a statement agreeing to abide by these procedures. There are intended to allow access to the collections while preserving them for future generations.

  • Coats, parcels, purses, back packs, briefcases, and other similar belongings must be left near the door of the archive.
  • No documents are to be removed from the research area under any circumstances. Archive materials are never loaned and must be consulted in the archives.
  • Food and beverages are not allowed.
  • Up to three boxes of materials can be requested at any time, but only one box at a time can be used by the researcher.
  • Original documents are not made available to the researcher if a copy (microform, photocopy, etc.) is available.
  • Original order must be maintained within each box and within each file folder. If you have a problem returning items to the original order, or if you find something out of order, please consult a staff member.
  • Please use pencil only. Pens are not allowed.
  • Sharp utensils such as knives, razor blades, or scissors are not permitted.
  • Digital camera use: Digital camera use may be permitted on a case by case basis. All digital images are for private research only and my not be used for publication. Digital camera usage fees apply. Please see the fee schedule below for more information.

The hours of operation for the Archive are 9am to 4pm Monday through Friday. Occasionally, the Archive may be closed during these hours due to staffing. Appointments are required. Appointments can be made via email at: archives@csub.edu or via the “Schedule Appointment” button below. Priority access is given to CSUB students and faculty.

NOTE: During the summer break the archives will be closed on Fridays.



 

 

Fee Schedule

Requests take one to two weeks to process after payment is made.

Domestic

Digital copies

Pre-payment required for all digital copies

$15 per image

$17 per image for over sized items

$33 (high resolution photo) per image

$1 per page for PDF/JPG document scans

$30 per hour – department service fee (1 hour minimum)

Postage and handling fees 1-15 copies – $3

16-30 copies – $5

31-50 copies – $6

51-100 copies – $10

101-300 copies – $15

Foreign

Photocopies $1 per page – black and white

$3 per page – color

$125 – department service fee (per hour; 1 hour minimum)

Digital Copies

Pre-payment required for all digital copies

$15 per image

$17 per image for over sized items

$33 (high resolution photo) per image

$1.50 per page for PDF/JPG document scans

$125 department service fee (per hour; 1 hour minimum)

Postage and handling fees 1-25 copies – $12

26-50 copies – $20

51-100 copies – $25

 

Other Fees

Nonprofit Organizations (Domestic Only) Contact the Archivist:

clivingston@csub.edu

Personal Camera Fee

*Fee does not apply to current CSUB Faculty and Students

$10 per day