Request an Item
How to find, request and consult items in our collections.
Please note that in person consultation is suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are currently providing the following services:
- Virtual Reading Room service - book an appointment to view Special Collections material remotely, wherever you are based.
- Digitisation service - order digital copies of our rare book and archive holdings, wherever possible.
- Have a question? - if you have a question relating to any of our collections, please email libraryhelp@ncl.ac.uk
Step Two: decide how you would like to consult material
- There are two ways in which you can view material:
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Visit us in person
In person consultation is currently suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suitable for staff and students at Newcastle University only at this time. You can request an appointment to consult the original item in our on-site reading room. -
Virtual reading room service
Suitable for all researchers, whether members of Newcastle University or external researchers. You can book a digital appointment to view material remotely wherever you are based.
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Step Three: order your item
- remember to note the reference number and title of the item (s) you would like to view
- once you have decided how you would like to view material and what you would like to view, please complete and submit a request form.
- Find out more information on how to request an item and what happens after you have submitted your request, by clicking the box below: