AV Referrals
Referrals to the AV archivists are by appointment only. Patrons should contact Tom Featherstone at 313-577-2658 or t.featherstone@wayne.edu to make an appointment.
Book Carts
Book carts in use in the Reading Room must remain positioned against walls or at the ends of the stacks. They may not be positioned next to tables and at no time should they block the view between the archivist on duty and archival materials in use by researchers.
Call Slips/ Number of boxes
Call slips are available at the reference desk for researchers to request archival material. There is a limit of 10 manuscript boxes/ 6 storage boxes that can be requested any one time.
Cameras
Cameras may not be used in the Reading Room. On a case by case basis, the Reuther Library staff may use digital cameras to make images of materials for our patrons. Consult the Audio Visual Fee Schedule for pricing for reproduction costs. See Also Scanning Policy.
Citations
The correct citation for collections is: Collection title, Box #, File#, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs (or University Archives), Wayne State University. The correct forms for citations may also be found on the back of the researcher form and on the list of individual oral histories.
Computers
Researchers are welcome to bring in and use computers in the Reading Room. Bags must be stowed in the lockers outside the Reading Room. There are non-interruptible power strips for researcher use along the windows. Because the strips are non-interruptible, researchers may use them at their own risk and the Reuther Library does not accept liability for equipment damage as a result of power surges or interruptions.
DALNET Computer
There is a computer in the Reading Room for patron use. Accepted uses are limited to searching the Reuther web site and the DALNET catalogue.
The DALNET computer prints to the printer in the 3rd floor office. Acceptable use of the printer is limited to printing material from the Reuther web site and the DALNET catalogue.
DALNET is a multi-type library consortium located in Southeast Michigan that includes Wayne State University and Detroit Public Library among many other instutions.
Disruptive Behavior
See Unruly Behavior.
Food/Drinks
Researchers may not bring food or drinks into the Reading Room.
Forms
Hired Researchers
From time to time researchers will hire local researchers to engage in research at the Reuther Library. A list of local researchers may be obtained from the Reference Archivist and will be available in the Reading Room Notes on the computer on the desk. Such a list does not, however, comprise an endorsement by the Reuther Library and payment must be negotiated between the researcher and the local researcher.
Hired researchers must follow all Reuther Library guidelines for research and photocopying.
Holds Policy
Patrons may ask for material to be held in the Reading Room for time periods up to one week from the time of the request, although exceptions to this rule may be made in consultation with the Reference Archivist. A pink hold slip should be provided to the researcher and placed on the box or range of boxes to be held. Boxes without hold slips will be returned to the stacks.
Hours
The Reading Room hours are:
Monday-Tuesday 11am-6:45pm
Wednesday-Friday 9am-4:45pm
Saturday-Sunday Closed
The Reading Room may also open for special occasions and conferences as designated by the Director and his/her designees.
Identification
Researchers must provide a valid photo identification in order to use the collections housed in the Reuther Library. The preferred photo identification is a passport, driver’s license or state ID card. No exceptions will be made to this policy.
Imaging
See Cameras and Scanning Policy.
Interlibrary Loan Policy
It is the policy of the Reuther Library that original materials will not be loaned out through ILL. The Reuther Library will, when possible, adhere to the National Interlibrary Loan Code and will honor Interlibrary Loan (ILL) photocopy requests on a case by case basis at the discretion of the Reference Archivist. The Reuther Library will, in most cases, copyright permitting, honor requests for photocopies of materials from our finding aides, oral histories and manuscript collections. In rare cases, requests for photocopies from these materials may be denied for preservation and conservation purposes. The Reuther Library will not honor requests for photocopies from our periodicals and contracts collections because of the fragile nature of the materials. Contact the Reference Archivists for an estimate on how long specific ILL requests will take to be filled.
Lines Of Sight
Researchers using archival material in the Reading Room must provide clear lines of sight between the archivist on duty and the material. Archivists have duty to maintain clear lines of sight for the material in use. Several of the collections have additional line of sight restrictions and may be used only at the tables directly in front of the Reading Room desk. This is noted in individual collections guides.
Lockers
Lockers are provided for researcher use and are located just outside the Reading Room doors. Tokens for the lockers are on the Reading Room desk.
Michigan Black History Bibliography Index
The Michigan Black History Bibliography Index may be found in the black card drawers on top of the card catalogue in the Reading Room. In the top drawer is an alphabetical subject file. Under each subject are one or more numbers. The numbers refer to individual cards in the other three drawers which are arraigned numerically from 1-2093. Each numbered card has a brief explanation of the item and, at the bottom left hand corner, a code for which library/archives the item is in. The codes for the libraries/archives are at the front of the numbered card drawers and the code for the Reuther Library is WSU-A. See the Reference Archivist for questions about using this research tool or for finding items listed at the Reuther Library.
Microfilm Reader/Printer
The Microfilm reader/printer may be used by patrons engaged in research based on the collections of the Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, the Wayne State University Collection, or the Professional Reference Library. Use of the microfilm reader/printer for purposes other than research based on the library collections may be granted by the Director and his/her designees.
There will be a 25 cent/page charge for copies made on the reader/printer and copies should be listed and checked in on the standard copy request sheet.
Newspapers Use Policy
The bound and unbound newspapers in the Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs and the Wayne State University Archives have unique conservation restrictions. Use of photocopiers and scanners to copy them is prohibited. On a case by case basis, at the discretion of the Reference Archivist, the Reuther Library staff may use Reuther Library digital cameras to make images of materials for our patrons. Consult the Audio Visual Fee Schedule for pricing for reproduction costs.
Non-payment of Services
Researchers that do not pay for services such as photocopying and audio visual reproductions will be denied future service in the Reading Room and the audio visual department. Further, delinquent charges may be turned over to Wayne State’s collection agency for further action.
Online Catalogue
Many of the Reuther Library collections, oral histories, periodicals and books are catalogued on the WSU online catalogue. The catalogue is accessible from the Reuther web site and should be used as a tool for subject and author searches by the archivists. The web address is: http://elibrary.wayne.edu/
Oral Histories
The oral histories in the Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs and the Wayne State University Archives are open for research use. There are no photocopy restrictions on the oral history holdings. However, there are citation and quotation restrictions on several of the oral histories, please consult the archivist on duty to determine if these restrictions apply to you.
Out Cards
Out cards are provided for Researchers using Reuther Library collections and must be used at all times. The cards should be placed in the box being used as a place holder for material taken out of the box and should be retrieved when the material is returned to the box.
- Cash
The Reuther Library does accept cash for payment of services.
- Checks
The Reuther Library does accept personal and corporate checks for payment of services. They should be made out to Wayne State University.
- Credit Cards
The Reuther Library does accept Visa and MasterCard for payment of services. Photocopy requests in excess of $100.00 will be held until credit card authorization has been confirmed. Forms are available in the Reading Room desk drawer and should be forwarded to the AV Secretary for processing.
Pens/Pencils
Pens are forbidden for researcher use in the Reading Room. Pencils are available at the reference desk in the Reading Room.
Periodicals
There is are guides for the UAW bound and unbound volumes of periodicals. Both guides are available at the Reading Room desk. Contact the Librarian for questions on these or other periodicals.
Phones
There are no public access phones in the Reading Room. Researchers should not use cellular phones in the Reading Room as a courtesy to others.
Photocopying Policies and Procedures
Please see the archivist on duty for instruction on photocopying. Patrons are not allowed to copy the materials themselves. Rush service may be arranged at the discretion of the Reference Archivist and at an additional fee. Please see the Copy Fees Schedule.
Prepayment For Services
The Reuther Library policy is to only provide photocopy and other services after advance payment.
Preservation Protocols
Much of the material provided for research use in the Reading Room is fragile and care must be taken by both researchers and reference archivists to not damage anything. There may be restrictions on what may be copied from collections and the archivist on duty has the final say on the copying of any material that is fragile. Archivists reserve the right to monitor researcher use of materials and take corrective action if researchers are not careful with archival material. Corrective action may include removing archival material from researchers that do not handle the material correctly.
Receipts
The photocopy request sheet serves as a receipt for all photocopies and images made in the Reading Room. A copy of the sheet is kept in the Reading Room for administrative purposes.
Reference E-mail
The E-mail address for general reference requests is reutherreference@wayne.edu and e-mails are forwarded to the Reference Archivist.
| For IWW: | |
| Dubofsky, Melvin, “We Shall Be All: A history of the Industrial Workers of the World.” |
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| Miles, Dione, “Something in Common- An IWW Bibliography.” | |
| For UAW: |
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| Barnard, John, “Walter Reuther and the Rise of the UAW.” |
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| Fine, Sydney, “Sit Down.” |
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| Litchenstein, Nelson, “The Most Dangerous Man in Detroit.” |
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| Reuther, Victor, “The Brothers Reuther.” |
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| For Urban Detroit: | |
| Fine, Sidney, “Violence In the Model City.” |
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| Thompson, Heather, “Whose Detroit? Politics, Labor, and Race in a Modern American City.” |
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Research Fee Schedule
Researcher Registration/ Reference Interview
All researchers must fill out and sign our researcher registration form and must show a valid photo identification card before using the collections of the Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, the Wayne State University Collection, or the Professional Reference Library. Additionally, the archivist on duty may conduct a reference interview to determine researcher needs. Failure to comply with these protocols will result in denial of service.
Restrictions
Many of the collections have specific restrictions on room use, photocopying and quoting.
Restricted Use Statements
Several collections may only be used after a researcher has signed a restricted use statement. The guides to the collections note this restriction and restricted use statement forms may be obtained from the Archivist in the Reading Room.
Room Arrangement
Furniture in the Reading Room may not be rearranged with out the prior consent of the Reference Archivist.
Room Use Policy
The Reading Room may be used for research based on Reuther Library collections only. Any other use must be cleared through the Director or Reference Archivist and their designees.
Scanning Policy
The use of scanners is prohibited in the Reading Room. On a case by case basis, at the discretion of the Reference Archivist, the Reuther Library staff may use Reuther Library digital cameras to make images of materials for our patrons. Consult the Audio Visual Reproduction Fee Schedule for pricing. Please familiarize yourself with our Scanning Rules.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in the Reading Room or in any building at Wayne State University.
Temperature
The temperature in the Reading Room is controlled by Wayne State University’s Facilities Management Department. Archivists and Researchers may not access and/or change temperature gauges in the Reading Room.
Tokens
See Lockers.
Typewriters
Researchers are welcome to bring in and use typewriters in the Reading Room. There are non-interruptible power strips for researcher use along the windows. Because the strips are non-interruptible, researchers may use them at their own risk and the Reuther Library does not accept liability for equipment damage as a result of power surges or interruptions.
Unruly Behavior
Unruly, damaging, disruptive or excessively loud behavior is not allowed in the Reading Room and patrons may be asked to leave at the request of the archivist on duty.
UAW Contracts
Big Three contracts for the 1970s-present are in the Reading Room. Older UAW contracts are in the stacks. There is not currently a guide to the collection, please consult with the archivist on desk to use these materials.
University Archives Guide
--Under construction.--
Please contact the university Archivist, Brecque Keith at ac8756@wayne.edu or 313-577-9894
Vertical Files
Please consult the Archivist on Duty to use this material.
University vertical file- consisting of an alpha subject file, a file on University buildings, and an alpha biography file.
Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs vertical file- consisting of an alpha subject file, an alpha biography file and an alpha women's biography file.
revised: June 2008
Please contact Paul S. Neirink about this Web site