Guidelines for the consultation of items in the Library's special collections

The below guidelines are available for users in the special collections consultation area:

• Items should be handled with clean dry hands
• Photocopying of items must comply with UK Copyright legislation
• Eating and drinking is not permitted when consulting special collections material
• Do not place items on the floor
• Do not lean, rest or write on top of collection items
• Do not use pens or highlighters to write on or mark items
• Use pencils for note taking or use a computer
• Do not touch the text or image on the page
• Do not fold over the corners of pages
• Do not inset bookmarks or attach notes (e.g. post-it notes) to collection items
• Use acid-free paper slips to mark pages and follow text
• No flash photography please

When making copies, we suggest that you copy no more than 5% or one chapter from a book and one article from a journal issue.