Engage with historical materials and develop research skills with class instruction.
Policies for Classroom Instruction
Request Process
Submitting an instruction request form does not guarantee or confirm availability. An member of our staff will reach out to you for additional information and class scheduling.
All class visits are taught by a member of Special Collections staff.
Instructor Requirements
Course instructors must be present for the instruction session. If an instructor is unable to attend due to illness or other reasons, the scheduled class must be cancelled and rescheduled at the discretion of Special Collections staff.
Make up sessions cannot be offered to students who miss scheduled classes. Faculty should work directly with students to identify alternative or equivalent assignments if necessary.
Session Guidelines
Classes must be actively engaged with Special Collections materials during the class. Sessions that prioritize lectures, discussions of general course readings, and other presentations that do not use our materials will not be approved.
Materials Usage
All materials must be handled respectfully, and all instructions for handling and use given by a member of Special Collections staff must be obeyed. Special Collections policies must be followed.
All class projects involving the use of Special Collections materials, including student research outside of class hours, must be approved by a member of Special Collections staff.
All arrangements for professional photography or filming must be pre-arranged and approved by a member of Special Collections staff.
All instruction materials created by Special Collections staff are the property of UB Special Collections.