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

For customers who are 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 scan or photocopy): £22 including 1 photocopy

For more information, and to apply for research by Local Studies library staff, please use our Local Studies research online form.

Documents

Printing

A4 black and white: 20p

A3 black and white: 50p

A4 colour: 70p

A3 colour £1.30

Photocopies - self service

A4 black and white: 20p

A3 black and white: 50p

A4 colour: 70p

A3 colour: £1.30

Photocopies - by library staff

Handling fee: minimum charge, including 5 copies: £5.30

Thereafter:

A4 black and white: 30p

A3 black and white: 50p

A4 colour: £1.10

A3 colour: £1.60

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: £1.30 each

Reproduction rights

Community: £13 per image + 3 free copies of the publication.

Commercial: Please contact the Local Studies library for information.

All prices are inclusive of VAT.