Obtaining a copy

Copies of material from our collections can be obtained through our Counter Reprographic services, as detailed below. However, if you are unable to visit the library, photocopies of journal articles and book chapters can be ordered through our SHL Reproductions service.

Assisted Photocopying Service

Photocopies of journal articles, book chapters, Ordnance Survey maps and other copyright works can be ordered through our Assisted Photocopying service, subject to the following copyright restrictions:

  • No more than one article from the same journal issue may be copied
  • No more than one chapter/5% (whichever is greater) from a book may be copied
  • Images may not be copied without the accompanying text (except for members of the School of Advanced Study/ULIP, who are covered by the central University's CLA licence)

To place an order complete a YELLOW order form available from any service point. Orders are normally processed in 48 hours.

Standard

  • A4 black and white photocopy: £0.15 per page
  • A3 black and white photocopy: £0.30 per page
  • A4 colour photocopy: £0.60 per page
  • A3 colour photocopy: £1.00 per page

Special Collections

  • A4 black and white photocopy: £0.25 per page
  • A3 black and white photocopy: £0.50 per page
  • A4 colour photocopy: £0.60 per page
  • A3 colour photocopy: £1.00 per page

If you are unable to visit the Library in person copies can be ordered through our Documents Direct service instead. You do not have to be a member of the Library to use this service.

Thesis Photocopying Service

Photocopies of University of London theses can be ordered through our Thesis Photocopying Service. The author's permission is required for theses dated prior to 1962, and sometimes required for theses dated 1962-75. Please note, many University of London theses are available through the British Library's EThOS service. Please visit http://ethos.bl.uk to search the EThOS catalogue.

To place an order for a thesis photocopy, please complete a YELLOW order form available from the 4th floor Issue Desk (South Block). Orders are normally processed in 10 days.

  • A4 black and white photocopy: £0.15 per page
  • A4 colour photocopy: £0.50 per page

If you are unable to visit the Library in person and would like to order a copy of a University of London thesis, please email shl.document.supply@london.ac.uk.

Counter Reproductions Service

Photocopies and digital copies of manuscripts, archives and out of copyright published works can be ordered through our Counter Reproductions service. To place an order, please complete a BLUE order form for out of copyright published works (available from any service point), or a GREEN order form for manuscripts and archival material (available from the Special Collections reading room). Orders are normally processed in 3 working days, although turnaround times for large or complex orders may be slightly longer.

Standard

  • A4 black and white photocopy: £0.15 per page
  • A3 black and white photocopy: £0.30 per page
  • A4 colour photocopy: £0.60 per page
  • A3 colour photocopy: £1.00 per page

Special Collections

  • A4 black and white photocopy: £0.25 per page
  • A3 black and white photocopy: £0.50 per page
  • A4 colour photocopy: £0.60 per page
  • A3 colour photocopy: £1.00 per page

Digital

  • Digital PDF file (200dpi): £2.00 for up to 5 pages, then £0.20 per page
  • 72dpi image file - JPEG/TIFF/PDF: £2.00 for up to 5 images, then £0.20 per image
  • 300dpi image - JPEG/TIFF/PDF: £2.50 per image
  • 600dpi image - JPEG/TIFF/PDF: £5.00 per image
  • 8 megapixel digital photograph: £5.00 per photograph

*Further information on scanning is available here

Please note that any reproductions supplied by the Library may NOT be reproduced without the permission of Senate House Library and payment of the relevant fee. Further information is available here. To apply for permission to reproduce, please contact shl.document.supply@london.ac.uk. Permission must be applied for in advance of publication.

If you are unable to visit the Library in person copies can be ordered through our Senate House Library Reproductions service instead. You do not have to be a member of the Library to use this service.

Delivery

Digital files are normally shipped electronically: you will be sent a link via email so you can download the files. Alternatively, digital files can be saved to a CD upon request. If you have ordered photocopies (or digital files saved to a CD) you will be sent an email when they are available to collect from the 4th floor Issue Desk (South Block). Alternatively, they can be posted out upon request. Items sent by post incur postage charges (see below).

UK First Class Royal Mail

  • 1-50 pages of 3 CDs: £1.90
  • 51-100 pages: £2.36
  • 101-150 pages: £2.86
  • 151-200 pages: £3.98
  • 201-250 pages: £4.68
  • 251-300 pages: £5.37

Airmail within Europe

  • 1-50 pages of 3 CDs: £3.71
  • 51-100 pages: £4.75
  • 101-150 pages: £6.40
  • 151-200 pages: £7.50
  • 201-250 pages: £9.15
  • 251-300 pages: £10.25

Airmail outside Europe

  • 1-50 pages of 3 CDs: £6.40
  • 51-100 pages: £8.62
  • 101-150 pages: £11.95
  • 151-200 pages: £14.17
  • 201-250 pages: £17.50
  • 251-300 pages: £17.72

Please note each A4 page is counted as 2 A4 pages for shipping purposes. Where the postage price exceeds the standard charges specified above (i.e standard delivery of more than 300 pages, or Parcel Force delivery), we will contact you to conifrm the price before proceeding with your order.

Payment

Please include your credit/debit card details on your order form. If you are a registered member of the Library you can also choose to have the charge added to your Library account. Please note that where this charge exceeds £3.00, access to online library services such as book renewals and electronic resources will be restricted until the charge is settled in person or by telephone.

We will contact you to confirm the amount before proceeding if the actual price exceeds the upper limit you have specified on your order form.