All materials are property of Waseda University and historical documents to be preserved for future generations. When using materials (including viewing, copying, and photographing), adhere to the following guidelines. Failure to comply may result in immediate cessation of material use, use of captured data for photography should be prohibited, and future use by our institution may be denied.
- If unsure about handling materials, consult with staff. Follow staff instructions regarding handling procedures. Damages, soiling, or loss of materials will incur restoration costs.
- Usage is limited to requested holdings. Use of masked or bagged portions, and copying or photographing materials not requested, is prohibited.
- Permission from the University Public Relations Office is required for non-material photography or filming. We will not assist with staged activities.
- Materials can only be used on reference room tables.
- Handle materials with clean hands. Remove wristwatches, jewelry, and avoid using metal rulers.
- Mask wearing is optional. Be mindful during conversations or sneezing to prevent saliva from adhering to materials.
- Personal belongings, including necessary writing instruments, are user responsibility.
- Use pencils and erasers only. Mechanical pencils, ballpoint pens, sign pens, highlighters, and fountain pens are not allowed.
- When using materials taken out of envelopes, handle one item at a time to prevent disorder.
- Do not force materials open, leave them open and face down, or place notebooks or other materials on top of opened materials. When turning pages, do not lick or rub fingers on them; turn them slowly and carefully.
- Do not attach sticky notes to materials. Do not remove or move existing sticky notes or inserted paper fragments.
- Inform staff when temporarily leaving your seat or when finished viewing materials. Staff will inspect all materials after use. Please wait until inspection is complete.
- Procedures for material use application and reprinting permission for publication are different. For using captured images or videos in publications, web articles, TV broadcasts, etc., follow procedures listed on the History Museum (Higashifushimi Archives) website to apply for publication and usage approval. Deadline for submitting application documents is three weeks before planned usage date.
By Archives unit, Waseda University History Museum on 07/09/2023.
