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.~ LFL COLLECTION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL 8 that can't handle forms or who prefer a WAIS-type Gopher search (any word or combination in available fields), options for Gopher searches are also available at this Web site. Gopher users should connect directly with the Biodiversity and Biological Collections Gopher site (muse.bio.comell.edu) and select "FishGopher." For some endangered or sensitive species records, precise collection locality information may be deleted in the on-line versions of the LFL catalog. Requests for Use-Requests for use of specimens in LFL facilities or by loan must be submitted in writing to the curator. They should be submitted in advance of a visit, but can be submitted and acted upon during a visit if circumstances permit. An optional request form is available (Appendix I). Requests must include: . name, affiliation, address, and telephone number of the user; . which and how many lots or specimens the user wishes to examine; . the purpose for use of collection material; . where, when, and how long the requester would like to use it; and . dated signature of the requesting user. Requests for loans must also include: . specifically where and how the borrower will stored loaned specimens; . name, address, and telephone number of a supervisor or associate (advisor or curator if the borrower is a student) who will be responsible for return of the loan in event the borrower is unable; and . dated signature of the willing supervisor or associate. In some cases, additional information or conditions may be required. Approved requests will be marked as such, dated and signed by the curator, and a copy placed in LFL files. Original copies of approved requests will be returned to the user with a "Conditions of LFL Collection Use Agreement" (below and Appendix I) which must be read, agreed to by dated signature, and returned to the curator before use of LFL specimens will be allowed. Requests may be rejected if: . the purpose is deemed an inappropriate use of collection material; . use would unnecessarily damage or alter specimens; . there is unacceptable risk of loss or damage to specimens, especially those representing endangered species, rare occurrences, or taxa that are poorly represented for LFL holdings; or . the requester has previously violated LFL conditions of use or has a poor history of specimen use in other collections. Rejections may be appealed to the LFL Director for joint reconsideration by LFL's senior staff. Requests for use of backlog (uncataloged) specimens will be accommodated whenever possible. However, at the curator's discretion, such specimens will usually be cataloged before they are released to provide the requesting user with formal catalog numbers for inclusion with his data, reports, and publications.