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Ordering Images
The Royal Society normally charges a photographic fee for copies of its images for personal, academic use or as a gift.
The Royal Society holds copyright or has the right to charge reproduction fees on a large part of its collection and a charge may be made depending on the use of the picture in question.

There are items, however, where copyright lies outside the Society and permission to reproduce has to be obtained by the enquirer, which on a broad basis occurs:

When a photographer or artist is still alive and has not assigned copyright to the Society.

When the date of the photograph is still within 70 years of the photographer or artist's death and copyright was not assigned to the Society.

For further information or help with this, please contact the Picture Library.

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The Royal Society's library and archives are open to the public. Joining is quick and simple. It takes just a few minutes to register and new readers are always welcome.

Before you visit the library and archives

New readers are encouraged to discuss your requirements in advance to ensure that you get the greatest benefit out of your visit.
Readers with disabilities: you are encouraged to identify needs in advance of your visit, so that every effort can be made to assist you. Although the Library is located on the first floor, it is accessible by wheelchair.
Please ensure you are aware of the reader rules.
New readers will be asked to register and produce proof of address and photographic identification, such as a passport. To save time, you can download our registration form and bring it with you.