Self-service copying
The Newspapers and Family History zone has microfilm and microfiche reader-scanners and printers plus a multi-function device incorporating printer, photocopier and scanner.

We allow you to
- photocopy articles or pages from loose issues of recent print newspapers
- scan and save to USB articles or pages from loose issues of current print newspapers
- photograph (using your own device or our digital camera) articles or pages from loose or bound newspapers
- scan and print articles or pages from microfilmed newspapers
- scan and save to USB articles or pages from microfilmed newspapers
- scan, save and e-mail articles or pages from microfilmed newspapers
- print articles or pages from digital newspapers
- save to USB articles or pages from digital newspapers
- save and e-mail articles or pages from digital newspapers
- request photographic images of articles, pages or illlustrations from our newspapers
You are not permitted to
- photocopy articles or pages from bound volumes
Copyright
If you intend to copy an entire issue of a newspaper, you must observe the Copyright Act, 1968.
There are signs giving details near all the reader-printers and the photocopiers.
Charges
Charges apply for all copying, however, self-service scanning and photography is free.
Self-services copying charges can be be viewed on our Copying in the Reading Rooms page.
Costs for requested copying can be viewed on our Copies Direct prices page.
How to order a copy using the Catalogue
Step 1 : Find the item in the catalogue
- Search the catalogue for items held by the Library.
Step 2 : Check the copyright status
Step 3 : Place your order
- To place an order, click the ‘Order a Copy’ tab in the catalogue record and then 'Add to Cart' to place the item in your shopping cart.

- Fill in the online form, the cost will be automatically calculated and you can pay online.
- You will not be charged if the material cannot be supplied.