This Help page applies to sound recordings.
Enter here the title of the sound recording or transcript you require.
Examples:
Interview with John Firth-Smith,
artist, for the Australian eye, series 5 (sound recording)
Folkloric
recording: Stan Williams plays accordian
This field is mandatory.
Enter here the name of the interviewee, performer or speaker of the item you request.
If you are unable to find the name of the author you can leave this field blank.
Enter here the date(s) the recording was made for example: 2001
The 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. For oral history items the call number begins with Oral TRC or Oral DeB. If you have ordered from the Catalogue the call number field will have the correct informtion.
If you do not know the call number of the item you are requesting, contact Oral History.
If you are ordering a part of an oral history sound recording/transcript, enter the details of the part you require in this section.
Example: For a section of an oral history transcript, enter: "The part from page 12 to page 20".
Select the type of copy that you need.
Audio copy @ $A13.20 for one CD-ROM containing MP3 files. Each CD-ROM can contain up to approximately eight hours of recording. (Can be played back on a computer or MP3 compliant player).
Transcript @ $A13.20 per 50 pages - select this option if you are happy with a good, legible black and white photocopy of the Transcript. If available, electronic copies will be supplied for A$13.20 regardless of length.
Special requests For Audio CD copies, the cost will be $A25.00 per audio CD (one CD contains one hour of recording). Please note that many interviews are over 3 hours.
Pick up from web site - the copy you request will be posted to the National Library of Australia's web site and you will receive an email with a link and password to the web site to allow you to pick up the copy.
Alternatively the copy you request can be sent by post or collected from the National Library of Australia provided you specifically indicated this in the special requirements section of the form.
Please post to the address below - for copies on CD or the photographic prints you requested will be sent to the address provided on this form.
I will collect from the National - you will be advised where to collect the copy you requested from the National Library of Australia.
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
Delivery time may vary and priority service may not be provided for copies of some Oral History materials, for example:
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
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. You will be charged A$13.20 for every 50 consecutive pages or part thereof from a transcript; A$13.20 for each CD-ROM containing MP3 files and; for Audio CD copies, the cost will be A$25.00 per Audio CD. If the copy you requested is more than this please use this field.
Enter here any special requirement you may have for example, Send this material via post.
An audio copy will be produced on CD-ROM containing MP3 files and sent to your postal address.
If you require an Audio CD please chose the Special requests option under Request Type.
However, not all audio material is immediately available on as MP3 or Audio CD in which case the turnaround time may take up to 6 weeks.
If you need the copy in a specific format please enter this information in this field.
Note: Sound recording services - if you require special selections, dubbing, filtering or editing services, please contact Oral History for service fees and delivery times.
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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