Regulations for Readers of Archives & Manuscripts

1. Photography is NOT permitted without prior permission;

2.      Cameras and scanning equipment are prohibited in the Reading Rooms unless prior permission has been obtained from the Librarian & Archivist;

3.      Permission to reproduce archives and manuscripts must be sought from the Librarian & Archivist in advance in writing;

4.      Pens are NOT permitted in the Reading Rooms and pencils only must be used;

5.      Readers may not trace from, write on or in any way deface or damage archives and manuscripts;

6.      Readers may not lean on, or unnecessarily handle, archives and manuscripts. Reading stands or document pillows should be used;

7.      The order in which collections of loose papers are presented should be retained at all times;

8.      Readers may not remove archives or manuscripts from the Reading Rooms:

9.      When you have finished with materials please close them, leave on your table & alert a staff member;

10.  Readers should inform a member of staff when they have finished using materials;

11.    Archives and manuscripts will NOT be delivered to readers after 12.00 or 15.45 hours. This may be adjusted from time to time in the event of early closure;

12.  Smoking & vaping is not permitted anywhere in the Library;

13.  Food and drinks are not permitted in the Reading Rooms;

14.  Mobile phones MUST be placed on silent, and all calls MUST be made / received outside;

15. Readers will leave the Reading Rooms in a tidy fashion.

Failure to comply with the above may result in expulsion.

Readers should note they are always under camera & staff surveillance.

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