How to use the records

There are special regulation displayed in the reading rooms (Lesesaalordnung):

• Only three record units will be presented at the same time
• Open the records carefully and turn them over carefully
• Do not alter the arrangement of the records
• Use a pencil (not a biro) when taking notes
• Wear cotton gloves when reading a delicate document
• Tell the staff immediately if a document has been damaged or if you notice some peculiarity

If an original document is a very delicate one and if it is at risk of being damaged then the user must be content with a film produced to protect the original. These films can be read with the help of a reader printer and a copy can be made for personal use.