Copying newspapers

While we don’t sell original newspapers, you can create a scan or photocopy onsite or order a digital copy online.

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Onsite copying

A multi-function device (print, photocopy, scan) with its top open and a newspaper placed on the glass

You can make your own copies of newspapers using the microfilm and microfiche readers and printers, or the multi-function devices incorporating printer, photocopier and scanner, in our Newspapers and Family History zone.

What you can do

You can:

photocopy articles or pages from loose issues of recent print newspapers
scan and save to USB articles or pages from loose issues of current print newspapers
photograph (using your own device) articles or pages from loose or bound newspapers
scan and print articles or pages from microfilmed newspapers
scan and save to USB articles or pages from microfilmed newspapers
scan, save and e-mail articles or pages from microfilmed newspapers
print articles or pages from digital newspapers
save to USB articles or pages from digital newspapers
save and email articles or pages from digital newspapers
request photographic images of articles, pages or illustrations from our newspapers.

What you cannot do

You cannot photocopy articles or pages from bound volumes, however you are welcome to photograph the item using your own device.

Cost

There are charges for all copies that require paper, however, self-service scanning and photography is free.

See Print, copy, scan for current costs.

Copyright

If you intend to copy an entire issue of a newspaper, you must comply with the Copyright Act 1968.

There are signs giving details near all the photocopiers.

Also see Copyright in Library collections.

Buying copies

See Copies Direct for instructions on how to buy a high-resolution scan of collection items.

Where else to look

We do not sell original materials from our collection.

If you are looking to purchase an original issue of a newspaper, try:

online commercial websites dedicated to trading or selling original newspapers
second-hand or antiquarian bookstores
online auction services.

Get help with your research

Our specialist staff can help you with your research, to locate resources and use our microform and scanning equipment but they cannot undertake extensive or ongoing genealogical, historical or other research on your behalf.

Find out more in our Information and research services policy.

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