Reprographic Services at the William Salt Library
Photographic Services
Private Photography or Video
(Please Note: Some of the following documents are provided in PDF format. Acrobat Reader software is required in order to read them. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, it can be downloaded here.)
Researchers are permitted to use their own cameras in the Library reading rooms, subject to consultation with the library staff concerning the suitability of the documents concerned for photography.
The use of flash photography, photographic lighting and tripods is not permitted in the Library. This is to avoid disruption to the work of other readers and to allow free movement for people using the Library. If you wish to use such photographic equipment, separate arrangements must be made with the reading room staff.
Readers are advised it is necessary to produce or obtain a photographic permit for the use of your own camera in the Library reading rooms. The permits can be either for one day, five days or there is an annual permit.
For further information regarding photographic permits please see 
Use of Camera in William Salt Library (Word document, 31.5kb)
Copyright Declaration form
Please do not return the form by Email as we require your signature to the Copyright Declaration
However, because of the disruption, which may be caused to other readers, the use of photographic equipment in the Library reading rooms is restricted. During normal weekday opening hours readers wishing to take photographs of documents may do so using a hand-held camera only, without flash. At these times the use of tripods, lighting umbrellas and other pieces of photographic equipment is not permitted, due to disruption to the work of other readers. Alternatively readers may make an appointment to carry out photography using more extensive equipment on a Saturday morning at the William Salt. If you wish to do this, you are asked to discuss this fully with the Library staff in advance of your visit.
Please note that it is not possible to take documents outside to photograph them.
We are now able to offer digital images of documents (subject to the restrictions outlined above) either as an electronic image or as a print out onto glossy paper. For more information download our Photography and Scanning Service (40.5kb).
Digital Copy Form Published Works (61.5kb)
Digital Copy Form Unpublished Works (62kb)
Commercial Photography and Microfilming
Where it is not possible for readers to achieve the desired results with a small camera, the Library can make arrangements for a commercial photographer to photograph the documents in a studio. Please ask a member of staff for a list of the current prices of local photographers. The Library will charge a handling fee for this service in addition to the photographer's costs. The current handling fee is £10 for up to 5 items and £1 for each additional item, plus staff time and travel expenses if Library staff have to transport the documents. Readers will also be asked to complete a Copyright Declaration (see above), and the Library will retain the negatives.
The Library can also obtain estimates for microfilming documents and will place orders with a local microfilming company. A handling fee will be charged for this service in addition to the microfilmers' costs. The current handling fee is £10 for up to 5 items and £1 for each additional item, plus staff time and travel expenses if Library staff have to transport the documents.
Microfilming Order form
Please do not return the form by Email as we require your signature to the Copyright Declaration
Reproduction
All requests for the reproduction of material must be put in writing to the William Salt Library before publication. Verbal permissions cannot be given in person or over the telephone. A facility fee is payable for this service.
Current scale of fees and charges
The William Salt Library also reserves the right to ask for a copy of the publication.
Last Modified:
21/10/2008 08:57:00
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