Procedures
1. Collections are available for classroom use. Specimens from the research collections may be checked out from LOA on a case by case basis by application to the Curator.

Note: The use of human remains for teaching purposes are subject to the procedures outlined in the Policy For The Acquisition, Treatment, And Disposition Of Human Remains And Funerary Objects Of United States Origin By The Department Of Anthropology, University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign.

2. The LOA collections are housed in various locations on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Access to these collections can be obtained via the Curator Monday through Friday during the hours of 9:00am-3:00pm.

3. The security and integrity of collections checked out to a faculty member or student are their responsibility until the materials are returned to the Curator.

4. Use which would alter, damage, or destroy any part of the collection is prohibited.

5. Extreme care should be taken when handling artifacts. The following are required when using the collections.
a. Clean and dry hands are required when handling specimens and documentation.
b. Objects should be supported with both hands.
c. If an object becomes broken or damaged, notify the Curator immediately in order that the condition may be corrected.
d. No eating, drinking, or smoking allowed when handling collections.

6. Upon completion, please return the collection to the Curator in the same form received, i.e.. same box, tray, etc. Any alterations to the collection will need to be agreed upon beforehand with the Curator and may entail additional work upon the part of the faculty or student using the collection.

7. Violations of this policy could result in the loss of access to collections for teaching purposes.

The LOA collections are important resources. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and will help to ensure that our collections are maintained and preserved.

Last Updated December 2005