How to Handle Special Collections and Archival MaterialsMain MenuReading Room InformationCase Western Reserve University has two reading rooms for the in-person physical use of our primary-source materials.General GuidelinesSelection of guides to handwashing, wearing gloves, and support materialsTypes of MaterialsSelection of different kinds of materials and how to handle themAccessibilityAndrew R. Mancusoaa669936dd655ad6a4ef1fff734069d0f342df82
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Wearing gloves may be required for you to work with some of our collection materials.
Contrary to popular depictions of individuals using rare books or archival documents donning white cotton gloves, paper-based collection items are typically safer being handled with bare, clean hands as our tactile sense is not inhibited by a barrier between you and the object. There are some instances of extreme grime, sensitive media, or metal bindings/elements in our collections that may require gloved hands but overwhelmingly you will interact with your research item very intimately.
All photographic materials will require the use of nitrile gloves. As you will read in the Photographic Materials section, the simple oils from our skin can permanently damage just about any photographic medium.
