Photocopying
Some items are too fragile, tightly bound, large or sensitive to be photocopied. Where possible a photographic copy will be obtained instead. We also have to comply to current copyright legislation and to respect the wishes of donors who may have restricted the copying of their documents.
Requests for photocopying may be done by post, fax, telephone, email or in person. A Photocopy Request Form will be filled out and given to the enquirer with the documents. This is a notification of cost and we would expect payment in return. Cheques are accepted (no credit/debit cards) if made out to the 'Royal College of Nursing'. Researchers are responsible for observing UK copyright laws by using copied material only for non-commercial research / private study. Any information on the Archives webpages of this site may be downloaded or printer strictly for your own use. No further permissions are given without discussion.
- Documents - loose leaf
- Pamphlets (up to 10%) - RCN & non-RCN
- Plans and posters (up to A3)
- Reports (up to 10%) - RCN & non-RCN
- Bound volumes (if not bound too tightly) e.g. minutes or journals
- Published books (up to 5%)
- Photographs
We cannot copy:
- Anything larger than A3
- Microfilm
- Items which are not flat e.g. badges
- Framed pictures
- Confidential files
- More than one article per issue of a journal
Our current photocopy charges are:
- Self-made copies 10p per sheet (A4 or A3)
- Staff-made copies 25p per sheet (A4 or A3) for members
- Staff-made copies 50p per sheet (A4 or A3) for non-members
- Postage free
- Minumum order of £2.50. Maximum 50 pages per request. Copyright regulations apply.