1. On arrival at the Library:  all bags (other than small handbags), coats and other property must be left outside the Reading Room.  The Library accepts no liability for the loss of personal possessions.
Visitors must sign the Visitors' Book each day they use the Library.

2. Ordering material: all material kept outside the reading room should be ordered using the slips provided, one for each item.  When completed as fully as possible they should be handed to the Supervisor.  No more than five items will be handed out together.  Loose papers may be handed out at the discretion of the Supervisor, and checked back in.
Production is limited to certain categories of material between 12 and 2pm. No material can be fetched after 4.30pm. Please ask the Supervisor about the possibility of advance orders.

3. Returning material: Readers should return Library  material direct to the Supervisor, and be given their receipt slips before leaving the Library: they are held responsible for the material until receipts have been issued.  A bell will be rung at 4.50pm to indicate that the Library is closing.  No book or other Library material may be taken out of the Reading Room, including displayed periodicals.

4. Handling material:

• All Library material must be placed individually on the stands provided.  Additional foam, pillows, weights and clips should be used where necessary: please ask staff for assistance.
• Readers should use pencil only.
• No Library material may be marked or annotated, or used to write or lean on.  Tracing may only be undertaken with the permission of the Supervisor.
• No item may be used by more than one reader at a time.
• Volumes and files should be left closed during temporary absence.
• An ultra-violet lamp is available on application to the Supervisor, and may be used for a maximum of 10 minutes per item and for 20 minutes per day.  It may not be used on illuminated manuscripts.  A watermark viewer is also available.
• Special permission is needed to use restricted manuscripts; many are available on microfilm.

5. Facilities: food and drink may only be consumed in the Readers Refreshment Area or Courtyard.  Tobacco products may only be consumed in the Courtyard.
Personal computers may be plugged into the electricity supply, but no other electronic equipment including mobile telephones may be used in the Library.
Signs indicate parts of the Library not accessible to readers; keep to public areas.

6. Reprographics services (including photocopying): are provided solely by Library staff or their authorised agents.  Conditions may apply; please see the Supervisor for details.

7. Health & Safety:  If medical assistance is required please contact the Supervisor.  In the event of a fire or other alarm, keep calm and follow the Supervisor's instructions.  Do not put yourself or others at risk.

8. Publication:  Permission to publish manuscript or archival material, including photographs, should be sought from the Librarian.  Conditions may apply.

Further information about opening times and services is available in the Reading Room and from http://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org.