Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
255 - MAINE STATE ARCHIVES
Chapter 4 - RULES FOR THE PUBLIC USE OF MATERIALS AND FACILITIES IN THE MAINE STATE ARCHIVES
Section 255-4-5 - SERVICES

A. Information Services

Within the limits of available resources, information services shall be provided on a priority basis, respectively, in response to official requests of State and local government agencies. The Maine State Archives cannot undertake substantive research for private individuals.

B. Information About Materials

Upon request, overall information about holdings or specific materials shall be furnished, provided that the time required to furnish the information is not excessive in the judgment of the Research Room staff, and provided that the information is not restricted.

C. Information From Materials

Normally, information contained in materials shall be furnished in the form of photocopies of the documents involved. A schedule of fees for photo duplication services is available from the Maine State Archives; by law, fees for all such services must be paid to the Maine State Archives in advance.

D. Certification of Copies

Photocopies of nonrestricted materials in the custody of the Maine State Archives shall be attested upon request and after payment of the specified fee. The Maine State Archives will not attest to the nonexistence of a record that cannot be produced from its holdings. Authentication services are not provided.

E. Loan Requests

Records in the custody of the Maine State Archives shall not be loaned to private persons nor to non-governmental organizations.