Collection Development Policies

At this time, Rev. David Ogletree has sole responsibility for additions to the Ogletree Lincolniana Collection. We are unable to accept items or materials that do not originate with Rev. Ogletree. We can, however, accept financial donations to help offset the expense of processing and preserving this resource.

Use Policies
Due to very limited display space, there is no certainty that a visitor to the Library will find any portion of the Lincolniana on display. We will publicize exhibitions of material on the News portion of this site.

The processed portions of the Collection are open to researchers and other interested persons. Due to the fragile nature of some of the material, method of access to items will be decided on a case by case basis. In some cases,users may be provided with a photocopy of material rather than the original item.

Users in the Library building will be provided access to a greater variety of items than users requesting items InterLibrary Loan due to the increased risk of damage or loss when materials leave the building. While some material may be available via ILL, this will be decided on an evaluation of the condition of the materials requested. In all cases, ILL users will be asked to use the material in their home library building.

The Special Collections staff will photocopy materials for researchers for cost, currently $.10 per page. Large quantities of copies may need to be made at a later time and mailed to the researcher, depending on staff time. Prepayment is requested.

Staff will be very willing to assist researchers as much as possible with their inquiries, but the needs of current Young Harris College students, faculty and staff will of necessity take precedence. For this reason, it is strongly advised to schedule your visit to the Collection with the Library staff.

Contact us for further information.