• Photocopying

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    In order to enable customers to get the most out of our collection, a photocopying service is provided both for readers in the Library and for external users.

    Charges:

    27p per A4 sheet
    36p per A3 sheet

    For external orders, there is a minimum charge of £5.00, plus an additional charge for postage and packing of £2.00 for UK orders or £3.00 for orders from outside the UK.

    All photocopying is subject to copyright law and will be carried out at the discretion of the Library depending on the age and condition of the material. Material over 100 years old can generally not be copied.

    Payment can be made by cheque (drawn on a UK bank and made payable to "The Royal Society") or by VISA or MasterCard, in which case we require the card number, expiry date and billing address. All payments must be made in Sterling.

    To place an order or obtain further details of the photocopying service, contact the Library.

    Copies of articles from all the Royal Society's journals are available on a pay-per-view basis from our online journal archive.

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Researching the Royal Society's library and archive collections

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.

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