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Research Room Access

 Notice of Restricted Research Room Opening Hours 

• Our Research Room is open, by appointment, to researchers who are registered as a Reader with the Archives.
• To apply to register as a Reader, please complete and return the Reader Application Form well in advance.
• Readers must read and agree to the Rules and Conditions of access.
• Original current photographic identification with signature, plus official proof of address, must be supplied on first arrival in order to complete the registration process.
• Written proof of credentials and research purpose, such as an academic referral, may be required to access to certain material.
• There is no charge to register.

Opening Hours (by appointment)

• Appointments are available only to researchers who are Registered, or who have applied and been approved to Register, as a Reader with the Archives - see above.
• Appointments are not valid until confirmed by the Archives.
• Appointments must be requested well in advance please.

Accessing Material

• It is the Reader's responsibility to read/search the online catalogue database, descriptive lists, and indexes, in order to locate material relevant to their research, prior to their visit. (See collections)
• It is recommended to pre-order material in advance of your appointment by email using the relevant collection and item reference numbers. Up to 5 items may be pre-ordered.
• The permission of the Archives is required prior to copies being made and a copyright declaration form must also be completed.
• Self service photography may be allowed on request to copy limited portions of certain documents only for the purpose of private research and study.
• Some collections have access and copying restrictions.

Facilities

• Power sockets for laptop/tablet computers
• Wi-Fi
• Photocopying/scanning service
• Lockers for personal articles
• CCTV is in operation