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Title 36Parks, Forests, and Public PropertyPart / Section
Chapter XIINational Archives and Records Administration1200 – 1299
Subchapter CPublic Availability and Use1250 – 1258
Part 1254Using Records and Donated Historical Materials1254.1 – 1254.110
Subpart BResearch Room Rules1254.20 – 1254.52
General Procedures1254.20 – 1254.32
§ 1254.20What general policies apply in all NARA facilities where archival materials are available for research?
§ 1254.22Do I need to register when I visit a NARA facility for research?
§ 1254.24Whom does NARA allow in research rooms?
§ 1254.26What can I take into a research room with me?
§ 1254.28What items are not allowed in research rooms?
§ 1254.30Does NARA provide any supplies?
§ 1254.32What rules apply to public access use of the Internet on NARA-supplied computers?
Rules Relating to Using Original Documents1254.34 – 1254.40
§ 1254.34What are my responsibilities when using documents?
§ 1254.36What care must I take when handling documents?
§ 1254.38How do I keep documents in order?
§ 1254.40How does NARA prevent removal of documents?
Rules Relating to Using Microfilm1254.42 – 1254.44
§ 1254.42What are the rules that apply to using self-service microfilm?
§ 1254.44How long may I use a microfilm reader?
Other Conduct Rules1254.46 – 1254.52
§ 1254.46Are there other rules of conduct that I must follow?
§ 1254.48When does NARA revoke research privileges?
§ 1254.50Does NARA consider reinstating research privileges?
§ 1254.52Can NARA extend the period of revoked research privileges?