Phillips Library Policies

Policies for in-person use of library materials in the reading room and taking reference images, as well as a copyright notice.

Philcat Account & Request

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Instructions to register for a library account and place requests.

 

Duplication & Publication

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How to request duplication of materials for personal use and publication. 

Get started on a variety of topics with our research guides: lists of useful books, collections, and resources, as well as strategies for beginning your research.

American Agriculture & Horticulture

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American Decorative Arts

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Botanical Collections

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China Trade

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Essex County Women Authors

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Genealogical Research

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India Trade

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Juvenile Collections

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Massachusetts Court System

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

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North Shore Artists

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PEM Historical Houses

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Salem Maritime History

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Salem Prominent Citizens

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Salem Witch Trials

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Slavery and Abolition in New England

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Spiritualism

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