Use of Research Area

Registered researchers can make use of our research and reproduction facilities. Detailed guidelines for use are listed as follows:

• Only Registered Researchers may use the Research Area.
• On each visit, Registered Researchers must first check in at the Reception Desk.
• All personal belongings must be left in the lockers before entering the Research Area.
• Only pencils may be used in the Research Area in order to avoid damage to archival materials.
• Researchers may request materials at the Reception Desk.
• All materials in the Research Area are non-circulating and must be consulted at the desks provided.
• Release dates for archival materials may be consulted on request.
• Archives and reserved printed materials are accessed through microfilms.
• Researchers requiring assistance from Archives staff may ask at the Reception Desk.
• Researchers may consult up to three microfilms at a time.
• Requests to consult material on Saturdays may be submitted by 17:00 on Friday afternoon.
• Please do not write, alter, fold or handle materials in any way that might cause damage.
• Notify archive staff of any material needing preservation attention.
• Researchers must return all materials and remove their personal belongings from the locker if they intend to leave the premises for more than fifteen minutes.
• The Archives retains the right to remove all materials left unattended for over fifteen minutes.