I am out of state and cannot visit the Ransom Center. How can I hire a proxy to conduct research on my behalf?
Answer
The Harry Ransom Center recognizes that it may be necessary for patrons to hire or appoint researchers to work on their behalf with Ransom Center materials. The Center maintains a list of students, researchers, and others who have asked to be listed as potential proxy researchers. The proxy list is not available on the public web; instead, it is sent to researchers upon request and is also available from any Ransom Center staff member.
Patrons who hire or appoint proxies to conduct research on their behalf must themselves establish a research account with the Ransom Center. This can be done online. Be sure to read the Center's "Materials Use Policy" that you will find there. Proxies will also establish research accounts and will use their own accounts to request materials; however, all photoduplication must be requested in the patron's name, and the patron is required to sign the copyright notice on any photoduplication request forms. Patrons are also responsible for any photoduplication expenses incurred on their behalf by proxies.
It is the responsibility of patrons to communicate clearly their research needs to their proxies. Ransom Center staff will provide routine orientation and reference assistance as needed.