Archives Access

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Using the Archive

The Archives serve as a historical record of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and are open to any student, faculty, staff or community member for research purposes.

Archive Services is located in the North Campus (Salisbury) Library. These items are organized into collections. When requesting materials, please provide the collection number found in the collection finding aid. If nothing can be found using the finding aid, please let us know and we will assist you.

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Access Guidelines

• Archival materials must be used in the archive with library staff supervision. They may not be checked out or sent through interlibrary loan. Reproductions can be made for teaching or events; originals may be requested in exceptional circumstances with advance notice and approval. Some items, such as VHS tapes and cassettes without digital surrogates, are not accessible due to format or physical condition.

• Researchers are not permitted to browse the archives; staff will retrieve all materials for you.

• All materials are subject to copyright regulations. The user is responsible for copyright compliance.

• Whenever possible, please request materials at least two business days in advance. This allows us time to search for and prepare materials related to your topic. Walk-ins are typically not accepted.

• All researchers must wash their hands before handling materials. Anyone who handles audiovisual or photographic items will be required to wear gloves. 

• Researchers will be asked to sign in and out of the archive and note which collection materials were used. 

• Pencils and paper, laptops, phones, or tablets may be used for taking notes. Pencil and paper are provided. Pens, highlighters, and sticky notes are not permitted in the archive. 

• All other personal items (coats, umbrellas, purses, backpacks, etc.) must be placed in the designated area. 

• Food, beverages, and chewing gum are not allowed in the archive. Sealed items may be placed in the designated area. 

• A maximum of five folders may be taken out at a time. Items should be returned to the folder in the same order they were removed. Flags are available to mark your space. Folders are numbered and should be returned in numerical order. Once returned, researchers may take out another folder.

• Researchers may take photos with their phones. Staff will assist with photocopying if necessary. Students and employees receive free printing, while community users are responsible for copying costs. 

• Researchers must take care to protect our collections. Refrain from writing on or on top of materials, taping, folding, defacing, cutting, or taking any other action that changes the condition of the material. 

• Users must read and sign these guidelines when using materials for the first time.