Permission to photograph
Before photographing items, researchers must:
- Complete a Permission To Photograph Form (available from Reading Room counter staff)
- Have it signed by the archivist on duty
Researchers must hand in the completed form to the duty archivist’s office at the end of their visit. If a researcher forgets to return the form, they will be contacted to ensure it is submitted.
Permitted devices
You are permitted to use a handheld camera, phone, tablet or laptop to capture still images of documents.
Rules for photographing documents
- To ensure long-term preservation and document access, items must be handled with the utmost care.
- Flash photography is prohibited to prevent damage to light-sensitive documents.
- Using tripods or scanning devices, including hand-held scanners, is not allowed.
- Disturbances should be kept to a minimum to ensure a conducive research environment.
- To ensure the integrity of the archive, documents within a file must not be disassembled, removed or reorganised in any manner.
- Copying tightly bound volumes or delicate materials is not permitted.