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Local Studies fees and charges
Visits to carry out research in person: no charge
Checks of catalogues and indexes by Local Studies library staff: no charge
Quick query by Local Studies library staff (15 minutes): no charge
Proxy research
Where the customer is not able to visit the library to carry out their research in person, Local Studies library staff can offer a proxy research service.
Proxy research (up to 1 hour including 1 copy): £15
Documents
Photocopies - self service
A4 or A3 black and white: 10p
A4 or A3 colour: 50p
Photocopies - by library staff
A4 or A3 black and white: 20p
A4 or A3 colour: £1
For remote orders by library staff there is a minimum handling fee of £5. This includes up to 5 images and postage and packing.
Digital images
Individuals can request to use their own equipment to copy documents free of charge for use within normal library and copyright restrictions.
Digital images – by library staff: £1 each
For remote orders by library staff there is a minimum handling fee of £5. This includes up to 5 images. Extra images thereafter are charged at £1 each.
Reproduction rights
Community: £10 per image + 3 free copies of the publication
Commercial: Please contact the Local Studies library for information