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EXHIBIT The mission of the Special Collections Unit of the Lakeland Public Library is to acquire, preserve, and make accessible to researchers materials which document Lakeland's history; specifically its people, institutions, organizations, industries and events. Materials relating to Polk County and the state of Florida are also acquired if those items have a Lakeland connection. The collections consist of city records, manuscripts, printed and published material, maps, photographs, films, videotapes, audio cassettes, scrapbooks, posters, news clips, newsletters and ephemera, especially postcards and citrus labels. The unit also maintains an index to obituaries in The Ledger from 1911 to 1975 and an index to deaths in Polk County between 1975 and 1998. Though the Lakeland Room is not a museum, the unit will on occasion accept artwork and artifacts that have a direct connection to the city. COLLECTIONS HOURS AND CONTACT INFORMATION The Special Collections unit is open Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Special Collections Librarian Kevin Logan and Library Clerk Carol Juchau can be reached at 863-834-4269. E-mail addresses are kevin.logan@lakelandgov.net or carol.juchau@lakelandgov.net. GUIDELINES FOR USE Patrons must at least 10 years old to use materials. Patrons younger than 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All patrons should sign the Research and Guest Register. Because of their sometimes unique and/or fragile nature, care must be exercised in the handling of materials in the Lakeland Room. Patrons must use pencils or lap top computers to take notes. The use of pens is not permitted and pencils will be provided to patrons upon request. The consumption of food or beverages in the Lakeland Room is expressly prohibited. Materials housed in the Lakeland Room may not be removed from the area. Permission may be granted to photocopy items in the collections depending upon their condition. A fee is charged for this service and a staff member will do the photocopying. Permission to examine and photocopy a document does not convey the right to publish or reproduce it. Patrons must be aware of copyright law and they must assume full responsibility for any infringement of copyright. Special Collections staff will, to the extent possible, assist patrons in obtaining permission for use from copyright holders, but the ultimate responsibility for doing so lies with the patrons. Any materials from the Lakeland Room subsequently reproduced in a publication or exhibit should carry the following credit: "Courtesy of Special Collections, Lakeland Public Library, Lakeland, FL.. |
