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1. Both members and non-members may use the library. However, while members have unlimited access, non-members are limited to 3 photo-copy requests per year.
2. Fees will be charged for copies. Fees will differ for members and non-members.
3. Shipping charges are included in copy prices, except for international shipping which is in addition to copy charges
4. Payment can be with check via mail, or with credit card via PayPal (see instructions for using the account on the Store page).
5. No copies will be sent until payment is received.
6. Expected time for photocopies to be made and sent is 1 week. This may be shorter or longer depending on the Librarian’s availability.
7. Information requests may be made by:
   a. e-mail
   b. phone
   c. mail (required for payment)
8. No appraisals or values will be given by the Librarian.
9. The Librarian reserves the right to limit his/her time spent on any request.

Book Policy

The SOIC Library loans books, but only through other libraries -- we do not ship directly to patrons. The request must be placed through your local library, which will likely use their own interlibrary loan system first to see if they can obtain the item locally. If your local library requests the item through us, you may be responsible for fees associated with shipping. If your local librarian needs more information to identify the book or regarding the loan, please have them contact the SOIC Librarian for assistance.

While we cannot photocopy an entire book (due to copyright laws), we can photocopy a table of contents or index to allow you to identify the part of the book you'd like to request copied, if you're interested in only a small section.

Collection/Accession Policy

The collection focuses on inkwells, inkstands, ink bottles, and to some extent, related writing tools.

1. Due to copyright laws, donations must be original materials. Photocopies of sources are also accepted as a means by which to search for originals, and to add a citation and abstract to the next issue of the Bibliography.
2. All donations become property of the SOIC Library.
3. The Librarian will engage in active accessioning of materials, with approval from the Library Committee if necessary.
4. Donations will be accepted by the Librarian, and the SOIC Director will provide a letter of thanks and tax deduction information to the donor.

Deaccession Policy

SOIC reserves the right to deaccession materials it finds no longer apply to the goal of the organization, through the following procedure:
1. The Librarian presents the material to be deaccessioned to the Library Committee.
2. The Library Committee has 30 days on which to either approve or not approve the deaccessioning. A vote of at least 3:1 or 4:1 is needed for approval (depending on Committee size).
3. If the materials are approved for deaccessioning, they are either offered first the donor, then to SOIC Members, then to the general public, and then for disposal at the Librarian's discretion.