Quick Guide to Making a Copy
Copying books
Photocopying
Post-1900 printed books can be photocopied by readers using self-service photocopying, using a Bodleian online PCAS account.
Pre-1900 printed material may only be photocopied using the staff-mediated service. Photocopy order forms are available in each reading room. You can collect staff-mediated photocopies from the reading room, or have them posted to you.
For reasons of preservation, pre-1800 books cannot be photocopied.
Scanning & photography
Professional scans and photographs of special collections, including pre-1800 books, can be ordered from Imaging Services.
Scanners are not allowed in any reading room.
Cameras are allowed in the special collections reading rooms: readers can take photographs of the same categories of material as self-service photocopying, as well as bound volumes of post-1800 newspapers and bound volumes of Ordnance Survey maps. Please consult reading room staff for futher information.
Copying manuscripts
Photocopying
Manuscripts cannot be photocopied using self-service photocopying.
Some modern (post 1800) manuscripts can be photocopied using the staff-mediated service, depending on factors including the ownership and fragility of the material. Please consult reading room staff if you wish to have manuscripts photocopied. You can collect staff-mediated photocopies from the reading room, or have them posted to you (form available online, PDF, 76kb).
Scanning & photography
Scans and photographs of special collections, including pre-1800 books, can be ordered from Imaging Services.
Scanners are not allowed in any reading room.
Cameras are allowed in the special collections reading rooms: readers can take photographs of certain categories of manuscripts only. Please consult reading room staff for futher information.
Where to find self-service photocopiers
Readers in the Special Collections Reading Room will find readers' photocopiers in the foyer of the Radcliffe Science Library.
Duke Humfrey's Library readers will find photocopiers in the Upper Reading Room in the Old Bodleian Library.
Readers in the Special Collections Reading Room and Duke Humfrey's Library must seek permission from reading room staff before taking material outside the reading room to be photocopied.