I'm planning a research visit to the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. What are the rules for using materials on-site, and can I take them home? Who should I contact for research assistance? Also, if I want to use images from their collection in my thesis, what are the policies regarding obtaining permission and copyright?
Navigate to the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum website. From the 'Collections and Research' menu, click 'Research and Reproduction'. Identify the contact email and both phone numbers for research assistance. Identify the museum's policy on granting reproduction permissions and copyright. From the 'Collections and Research' menu, click 'Visiting the Reading Room'. Identify the policy regarding taking materials out of the facility. Synthesize all identified information into a concise answer.
State that materials from the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum must be used in the reading room and cannot leave the facility. Provide the email address (cartoons@osu.edu) and both phone numbers (614-292-0538 and 614-292-6369) for research assistance. Clearly state that the museum does not own copyright and cannot provide permission for reproductions, and that researchers must seek permission from copyright holders directly.