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What kind of research and reference services does the Library offer? Onsite Services: In-person research visits are by appointment only (no walk-ins) and require an advance consultation. To request a consultation, visit Contact Us . Virtual Services: Staff will continue to provide reference services via virtual means as much as possible. This includes responding to reference inquiries via email and phone, as well as providing reproduction services. You may also submit a reference request through the Ask …
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Who may use the Library's research collections? Anyone from the general public will be welcome to use the library’s research collections and resources following a preliminary consultation to assess needs and what responsive material we may have. Appointments are required at this time. You do not need to be an American citizen or present credentials or a letter of recommendation. However, there are some additional things to keep in mind with regards to research by individuals under the age of 18: If you are …
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Do I need to make an appointment and/or can I ask that materials be pulled in advance? Onsite research visits are by appointment; if you proceed to make an appointment following an initial consultation, material can be pulled in advance of your visit. Staff can also provide reference services via virtual means. FRI Category Research Getting …
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What may I bring with me when doing onsite research? What's Allowed in NARA Research Rooms Scanning Documents in NARA Research Rooms FRI Category Research Getting Started …
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How do I find the information or records that I need? The Library’s website has a great deal of information regarding Collections and Books, as well as Frequently Requested material and/or topics. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum is part of the National Archives and Records Administration; therefore, the majority of the Library’s holdings are also described in the National Archives Catalog (NAC). You can filter your search results by Location—select “Jimmy Carter Library” to refine your …
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Are all of the historical materials open to research? While the majority of the Library’s holdings are available to research, some records are unavailable. In some cases, the records themselves might as of yet be unprocessed. (Unprocessed means the material has not yet been arranged, described, preserved, and/or reviewed for restrictions.) Details regarding Access and Use Restrictions with regards to unprocessed collections typically can be found via the National Archives Catalog (NAC). Unprocessed …
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How can I request that donor-restricted materials be released for research? Please consult the following guidance: Appeal of Donor Restrictions . To submit your request, Ask an Archivist using our Contact form and use subject line “Appeal of Donor Restriction." FRI Category Research Getting …
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How can I request declassification of materials? The Jimmy Carter Library’s Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) program allows researchers to seek declassification of specific items under Executive Order 13526 . Material might be unavailable in whole or in part for reasons of national security; in these instances, you can request the item be reviewed via MDR. Staff can provide you with a Presidential Libraries Mandatory Review Request form, NA Form 14020 . The requested documents or file units should …
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How can I order copies of textual materials? Copies/scans produced by archival staff are $0.80 per page with a minimum charge of $20.00. While you are required to prepay, please do not pay in advance of being billed. Please note that, due to limited staff time and resources, Library staff typically cannot make value judgments as to what material should or should not be copied/scanned—instead, we will copy/scan the entire contents of specific file units as identified by the researcher. If individual items …
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Can I file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for material in the Library? For guidance on requesting material via FOIA from the National Archives and Records Administration, of which the Jimmy Carter Library is part, please visit archives.gov/foia . FRI Category Research Getting …
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How do I cite archival material from the Library? It is important that researchers employ an adequate form of citation so that materials can be relocated easily. Regardless of footnote style, citations typically should contain the following elements: Type of document (e.g. memo, letter, cable, report, etc.) Names of sender and recipient or title of document, as applicable Date of document Folder title Box Number (note: box numbers sometimes change and items should never be identified only by box number) …
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Can you appraise/authenticate something for me? The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum does not appraise nor authenticate historical materials, artwork, or political memorabilia. For information about appraisals and appraiser referrals, you can check the websites for the American Society of Appraisers , the Appraisers Association of American , and the International Society of Appraisers . FRI Category …
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How do I access declassified documents via the CREST system? A portion of declassified Carter presidential papers were previously accessible in electronic format through an independent CREST computer system, located in the Research Room of the Carter Library. (This system has also been referred to as the RAC or Remote Archives Capture system.) In July 2016 this service was removed due to a system malfunction and is no longer being supported. However, raw copies of the files remain available to staff as we …
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Do you have the speeches of Jimmy Carter? The library maintains information on frequently requested speeches . The American Presidency Project is also a suggested helpful external resource. Our finding aids can help direct you to archival records, such as the Speechwriter's Office . FRI Category The Carters FRI Tag …
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Do you have a list of Medal of Freedom Award recipients during the Carter administration? Yes, the Library maintains a list of recipients of this award. FRI Category The Carters FRI Tag Medal of Freedom Award …
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How many press conferences did President Carter have? You can view the list of dates of Carter’s press conferences. FRI Category The Carters FRI Tag Press Conferences …
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Do you have a list of President Carter’s trips? Yes, you can view the list online . FRI Category The Carters FRI Tag Trips …
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Do you have information on the NSC and/or foreign policy during the Carter administration? Yes, you can view more information on the NSC (1977-1981) here . Our finding aids can help direct you to archival records on foreign policy. FRUS is also a helpful external resource. FRI Category The Carters FRI Tag …
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Do you have information on Jimmy Carter’s church attendance during his presidency? Yes, you can view it online here . FRI Category The Carters FRI Tag Church …
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Do you have a list of Cabinet members during the Carter administration? Yes, you can view it online here . FRI Category The Carters FRI Tag Cabinet …