This Help page applies to microform material.
Enter here the title of the microform you require or the microform collection that contains the individual item you require.
Examples:
Item: Biology and utilization
potential of the tropical tree species Terminalia catappa L.
[microform]
Collection: Commonwealth of Australia, State of Tasmania
electoral roll [microform].
This field is mandatory.
Enter here the name of the author who wrote or created the item you request.
If you are unable to find the name of the author or creator you can leave this field blank.
Enter here identifying information, for example:
Volume and issue when you request a copy from a journal or
newspaper article from the microform
Chapter number when you request
a copy of a chapter from a book on the microform
Date the item was
microfilmed when you request a copy.
If the field is not applicable to your request, leave it blank.
Enter here the title of the section of the microform you want copied. Check that you have added the full title of the microform in the Title field.
Example: Chapter 5 in Biology and utilization potential of the tropical tree species Terminalia catappa L entered in the title field on the form.
If the field is not applicable to your request, leave it blank.
Enter page numbers to be copied where appropriate. You will be charged $13.20 for every 50 consecutive pages or part thereof from a single item or microform collection.
If the copy you requested is more than 50 consecutive pages from a
single item or microform collection you may fill out the maximum amount you are
willing to pay.
Call number is used to locate the item on the shelf. It is found in the Call Number field of the bibliographic record in the catalogue of the National Library of Australia.
If you do not know the call number of the item you are requesting, please click on Catalogue to open the online catalogue of the National Library of Australia and find the call number.
If you do not know how to search, or have difficulties in searching the catalogue, please contact Information Services of the National Library of Australia for help.
If you are unable to find a call number, you can leave this field blank.
Enter here any other information such as ISBN, ISSN, ISMN, if known or any other special requirements you may have.
Select the type of copy that you need.
Photocopy @ $13.20 per 50 pages from a single item - select this option if you are happy with a good, legible black and white photocopy of the item. This is the default option.
Microform (price on application) - select this option if you require a copy of the microform from the National Library.
Then select Next to continue the order.
Delivery time refers to the time taken by the National Library to process the request. It does not include the time taken for the request to get to the Library or the time for the copy to get to you.
Services available:
Normal service - processing time of 5 working
days
Priority service - processing time of 3 working days
You will be contacted if there is a delay or the service is not available. Please ring toll free number 1800 235 627 if you do not receive the copy within the time frame you selected.
The time for processing orders for microfilm/ microfiche copies can vary between 2-6 weeks depending on whether copies are in stock or need to be sent to a bureau for duplication.
This field shows what you may be charged based on your selections.
These charges will only apply if the National Library of Australia is successful in making a copy for you
Select the maximum amount you are willing to pay for a photocopy/scan. You will be charged A$13.20 for every 50 consecutive pages or part thereof from a single item or one map sheet, however if the copy you requested is more than 50 consecutive pages from a single item please use this field to indicate the amount you are willing to pay. We will contact you if the amount listed does not cover the cost of photocopying.
Use this field to indicate the amount you are willing to pay. Prices start at A$58.00 per 35mm microform reel or A$1.50 per fiche (GST inclusive). An additional fee of A$22.00 for postage and handling applies to each order.
Please note: We will only supply the copy in the original format, for example a copy of microfilm will be microfilm, and a copy of microfiche will be microfiche.
The time for processing orders for microfilm/ microfiche copies can vary between 2-6 weeks depending on whether copies are in stock or need to be sent to a bureau for duplication.
You will be contacted if there is a delay or the service is not available. Please ring toll free number 1800 235 627 if you do not receive the copy within the time frame you selected.
Contact Preservation Services for a quote.
Enter here any special requirement you may have for example Send this material via post. Note Copies are supplied in PDF format for pickup from our website.
Select the appropriate option:
Select this option if your intended use of the requested item is for study and research purposes. Australian Copyright Act allows the copying of a reasonable portion of an item in copyright . A reasonable portion is usually defined as:
Please note that if you request a copy of a picture, manuscript item or an oral history transcript, the reasonable portion allowance may not apply and written permission from the copyright owner may be required. We will advise you when we receive your request if permission is required.
Select this option if your intended use of the requested item is for publishing, copying, quoting, broadcasting, performing or displaying. Under these circumstances please send written permission from the copyright owner with a copy of the request to the address listed on the Acknowledgement.
Select this option if you are unsure which of the other two options you should select. Include details of your intended purpose. We will advise you on the receipt of your request whether we can copy the material or you will need copyright permission.
Information on Copyright can be found at Copyright Information or specific help at copyright in pictures; copyright in music; copyright in maps and copyright in oral history.
If you have any further questions in relation to copyright, please contact Information Services of the National Library or the appropriate special collection; Manuscripts, Pictures, Maps or Oral History.
Oral History, Manuscripts and other special collections: Access restrictions may have been set to protect privacy, or secret or sacred Indigenous content.
There are two circumstances where you may need permission from the copyright or permission owner.
Firstly, if the item you request is in copyright, according to the Australian Copyright Act 1968, you must obtain permission from the copyright owner(s) if the copy you request is for publishing, copying, quoting, broadcasting, performing or displaying. The copyright owner could be the publisher, author, donor, composer, interviewee, painter, photographer, etc. of the work. Please send a copy of the copyright owner's permission with the order.
Secondly, in addition to copyright some published and unpublished material in the collection may have access restrictions. We will advise you on the receipt of your request if permission must first be obtained before a copy can be supplied.
For example:
Oral history collection - Copyright varies and may
be held by the National Library; may be shared with the interviewee/performer
or retained by the collector or commissioning body. Copyright owners set access
conditions for research and public use of the material, and sometimes their
permission is required.
Additional information on Copyright can be found on the Copyright Information page.
If you are not sure whether or not an item is in copyright, or you have any questions in relation to obtaining permission, please contact Information Services of the National Library or the appropriate special collection for help;Manuscripts, Pictures, Maps or Oral History..
Enter your given name in this field. Please note this field is mandatory.
Enter your family name in this field. Please note this field is mandatory.
Enter the name of the organisation that you request for in this field. If the field is not applicable to your request, leave it blank.
Enter your address in the fields provided. Please note this field is mandatory.
Enter the Suburb or Town in which you currently live. Please note this field is mandatory.
Select the Country in which you currently live from the list.
Select the State or Territory you currently live in if you are from Australia otherwise enter the State, Province or Territory in this field. Please note this field is mandatory for Australian users.
Enter the post code of your current address. Please note this field is mandatory.
Enter the phone number you would prefer to be used to contact you.
Enter the alternative phone number to be used to contact.
Enter the fax number you would prefer to be to be used to contact you.
Enter your contact email address. Please note this field is mandatory. If you do not have email access and have specified postal delivery or collect from the National Library as delivery options enter n/a in this field.
Select your payment method.
This option enables you to pay online. Please note that you will not be charged until the copy you have requested is sent to you. Please make sure the card details provided are current and accurate.
Security is an important aspect of this service. All the details on your request are encrypted via the National Libraries Secure Server and you will note only the last 4 digits are displayed on the confirmation screen.
To make a payment by cheque or money order you need to submit the order, print out the confirmation form on the screen, attach your cheque to the form and post to the National Library of Australia at the following address:
Document Supply Service
National Library of Australia
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia
To make a payment by money order (purchased through Australia Post) you need to submit the order, print out the confirmation form on the screen, attach your money order to the form and post to the National Library of Australia to the address above.
Please note: If you are from overseas, cheques must be drawn on an Australian bank and in Australian dollars.
NOTE: We will not process your request until we receive the cheque or money order.
Select the type of credit card you are using to make the payment.
American Express has introduced a 4 digit security code in an attempt to decrease credit card fraud. In order for the National Library of Australia to process your payment, you must provide the Library with the security code printed on the top right corner of your American Express card.
Enter the credit card number without leaving spaces or using dashes to separate each group of 4 digits.
Enter the credit card holder's full name in this field.
Select the expiry date on the credit card. This field is mandatory.
You will not be charged if we cannot supply as requested.
This field will reflect the total amount based on delivery time only.
It will not reflect the maximum amount you are prepared to pay if your request exceeds the 50 consecutive pages or more than one CD covered by the base charge.
If you have selected "Obtain a copy from another library", the charge will be A$26.40. This charge will also not be reflected in this field.
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