Copying items
 Copying items
A range of photocopiers including high-quality digital colour and black & white copiers are available in the State Reference Library and in the Mitchell Library.
In the Mitchell Library copying is monitored by staff from the Copying Service to ensure that clients observe preservation guidelines.
To preserve Library material, only staff assisted copying is available for
- Original material including manuscripts, pictures, photographs
- Bound newspaper volumes
- Pre-1900 printed material
- Maps larger than A3 size
- Large format material with location prefixed MDQ, NA, NB, NC, ND, X, XX, F
This material cannot be copied on the standard self-serve copiers. Prices for these copies may vary according to the size and condition of the item.
Copying newspaper articles
To preserve original issues many newspapers are available on microfilm. Copies can be obtained from the microfilm using the reader printers available in the State Reference Library and in the Mitchell Library.
Prices will vary according to the size of the copy.
Copying from electronic databases
Printing facilities are provided for information located through our electronic databases. Downloading facilities are not provided.
Prices for copies will vary according to size and format. Many products also provide facilities to email search results.
Copyright information
The publication and reproduction of material from the Library's collections is subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 of the Commonwealth of Australia.
Prices for copies
| Photocopies |
Self service
Includes copies made by staff when self copying is not permitted due to preservation policy |
Pre-ordered
Turnaround time for pre-ordered copy requests of up to 50 pages is five days |
| Paper size |
A4 |
A3 |
A4 |
A3 |
Standard
- black & white |
$0.20 |
$0.30 |
$0.70 |
$1.00 |
Standard
- colour |
$1.20 |
$2.40 |
$2.40 |
$4.80 |
| Overhead photocopy |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
| From microfilm /microfiche |
$0.20* |
$0.30* |
N/A |
N/A |
Overhead transparency
- black & white |
N/A |
N/A |
$2.70 |
N/A |
Overhead transparency
- colour |
N/A |
N/A |
$9.30 |
N/A |
* indicates new microfilm pricing starting from 28 June 2005.
Postage & Handling
$6.00 Australian
$20.00 International
Prices shown include GST.
10% GST applies to goods/services purchased in Australia only.
Reader's Card / copy cards
Self service copying and printing is by Copy card. All registered clients will receive a Reader's card. The Reader's card also functions as a copy card.
Credit must be added to the Reader's card to make copies/prints. Refunds are not provided for unused copying credits.
Clients who are not registered can purchase a Copy Card only for $1.00 in the Copying Rooms. The Copy Card only comes with $1 credit. Additional credit can be added.
Boxes to recycle Copy Cards are available at the Security Desks.
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