The Library is a large public library and museum located in the
Capital that houses a large collection of books and artifacts all cared for by a team of
Archivests.
The Library is public, and while there are some sections that are kept private or even secret, much of the collection is available for public viewing.
Handling & Viewing Curated Items
The patrons of the library are not allowed to take books out of the library, in fact, many of the oldest books aren't allowed to be handled at all, unless by an archivist. If the materials the visitor wishes to view aren’t fragile or too valuable, the visitor can simply view and handle them while in the building.
The museum exhibits are clearly kept in locked cases so they can't be damaged or stolen, they can however be viewed by any visitor. The more senior archivists tended to hold keys to these cases so that the artifacts may still be handled if needed, and if they are handled they are always handled with the most care.
Any damage done to the books or exhibits will result in harsh punishment and a fine on the person responsible determined by the archivist council.
Archives and Secret Collections
The Library and Museum both have archives where items not available for public viewing are kept. Items may be kept there if they are very fragile or rare, not appropriate for public viewing, or simply don't have enough space in the public library at that time. The archives are only available to archivists and members of the royal family.
There are also secret collections kept in the archives or sometimes in their own secret rolls located around the archive. These are only available to high-ranking archivists and the Queen of Stars -if she is accompanied by an archivist
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