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The
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Access and Facilities:
The archive seeks to provide research access for non-commercial users
to all the material in its collections, subject to any copyright restrictions
and the prior demands of its preservation programme.
- Catalogue – Some of the archive's collections
are currently catalogued to different levels. At present approximately
30 per cent of the archive's holdings have fully catalogued records
with a synopsis. The archive has plans to make a film database available
online, containing around forty percent of the archive’s collection
for searching.
- Searching - Academic users can search the catalogue
at the archive premises. The archive is open Monday-Friday, 10.00am
- 5.00pm, and users should give at least 24 hours notice if they wish
to make an appointment to visit the archive to search the catalogue.
- Viewing – The archive has an extensive list
of catalogue titles on compilation video available for hiring. These
videos contain selections of material from the archive on a wide variety
of subject themes. Viewing VHS cassettes can be loaned to academic users
from the loan catalogue. Academic researchers and students can also
gain access to the archive’s ‘off-air’ television
recordings and view them on the premises. The archive also provides
a bespoke service to academic researchers who are preparing for larger
projects. Individual video and film viewing facilities are available
for booking as well as a preview theatre which seats up to 25 people
for groups of students. Users should contact the archive to arrange
an appointment to view material on the archive premises and at least
5-7 days' notice is required to view any film selected. The Museum also
has a 200 seat cinema which provides a programme of screenings showcasing
the Museum's moving image collection and which complements its changing
programme of special events and exhibitions.
- Charges – Academic users are permitted free
access to research and view the collection. Some charges may be imposed
where preservation costs are incurred by the archive, or where viewing
beyond a single half day session is required. Charges are made for copying
film or video material, please contact the archive for further information.
The collection is mostly Crown copyright or in the ownership of the
Museum. Where copyright is held elsewhere the customer will be notified
and clearance will be required before the material can be released.
Special conditions apply for artists and art or film students wanting
to use material for creating new artistic or documentary material and
they should contact the archive to discuss their requirements.
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