To employ the resources of High Hallack, it is necessary to be either a working writer or a student currently enrolled at college level or higher; equally with the writing of fiction, the production of scholarly papers or articles constitutes an acceptable usage of its offerings. The Library encourages authors and scholars in both the juvenile and adult fields of its represented genres to labor here, as it contains notable works for both age levels. As many as four researchers are welcome at a time.

Individuals who wish to utilize the library or guest accommodations of High Hallack must be currently engaged on a piece of genre-related writing, whether fiction or non-fiction. These applying for work time must do so at least one month in advance. Fiction authors must be approved by the Board of Directors, and researchers must present recommendations from two professors or instructors in related areas of academic specialization.

What rules/restrictions apply to the use of the library? Due to the rarity of many of the works it contains, no book may be removed from the library building. Because the aim of High Hallack is to foster an environment conductive to the production of well-written works of fiction and non-fiction in genre fields, no uninvited guests - whether children or adults - are permitted to accompany visitors to either the house or the library. No smoking, drinking, or recreational drug use is permitted on the premises. No food or drink is allowed in the library. Housing is available for one week, with extensions negotiable under acceptable circumstances. No fee will be assessed for the room; however, guests may make a donation to the library, which is a tax-exempt institution. Visitors staying for longer that one night are expected to provide their own food, which they may prepare themselves in the kitchen of the house. Use of the "house" fax and copying machine is provided. No guest-accessible computer is available; however, desk space for accommodation of laptops brought by visitors will be supplied. Persons considering the use of guest facilities are advised that a number of cats reside in the house, although none are allowed in the library building. The pets have their own area but roam freely through the rest of the rooms, as well; thus, writers or researchers with an allergy to, or a dislike of, these animals are encouraged to seek accommodations at a local motel/hotel.