Reader Registration

The William Salt Library, Stafford, and the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service operate an independent reader registration system. County Archive Research Network tickets are, therefore, not valid at our service points, although they may be used as proof of identity and address.

On your first visit to one of our service points you will be asked to complete a registration card so that we can issue a reader's ticket to you. You will also be required to produce proof of both identity and permanent address (see lists below). There is no need to obtain a reader's ticket in advance of your visit.

As part of the registration process readers agree to accept a Code of Conduct.

Please download a copy of the:

PDF Document Code of Conduct and Procedures for Users of the William Salt Library

(Please Note: This document is provided in PDF format. Acrobat Reader software is required in order to read it. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, it can be downloaded here.)

Please note that original documents cannot be consulted until the registration procedure has been completed.

Validity and renewal

Readers' tickets are valid at the William Salt Library, and all of the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Archive Service points, for two years. They may be renewed at any of these service points on production of proof of identity and address.

Acceptable proofs of identity and address

To be acceptable as proof of identity and/or address a document must be official or semi-official, preferably an item from the lists below, which are not definitive but are given for guidance. Other documents may be accepted at the discretion of the Head of Archive Services. If you are in any doubt as to the acceptability of any document please contact us in advance of your visit.

Identity and Address

CARN Ticket
Driving licence
Firearms licence

Identity

AA/RAC membership
Bank cheque card
British Library ticket
Bus/rail card
Credit card
National Trust card
Passport
Premium bond
PRO ticket

Address

Bank statement
Building society statement
Family allowance book
Fishing permit
Giro cheque book
NHS medical card
Pension book
Rent book
Vehicle insurance cert.
Official bill (less than 3 months old)

Last Modified: 10/10/2006 09:24:21
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