How to tell the Library you intend to publish a copy of a collection item

The Library requests that you inform us if you wish to publish (reproduce, print, use online, broadcast, perform, display, include in a film, transmit, project, quote) a copy of an item from our rare and unique collections.

This allows us to inform you of your responsibilities in relation to copyright, conditions of use, moral rights, performance rights and correct forms of acknowledgement.

There are two ways to declare your intention to publish.

Publication quality copy

If you are ordering a publication quality copy of a collection item through Copies Direct:

  1. Find the item in our Catalogue
  2. Select the Order a copy tab and add the item to your shopping cart
  3. Fill in your details
  4. In the Declaration of Use section, provide details of your intended use

We will:

  • advise you if you need to contact a copyright owner
  • alert you to any other responsibilities during the ordering process

There is no need to fill in a separate intention to publish form.

Other copies

If you wish to use one of our low resolution digitised collection items for a purpose other than research or study; or previously you ordered a copy and now wish to advise a change of use; or you wish to perform a piece of music:

Or

  • Fill out our Request to publish material from the Oral History and Folklore Collection form (available in PDF and Word formats below)

We will:

  • advise you if you need to contact a copyright owner
  • advise you if you need to complete an indemnity form (available in Word format below)
  • alert you to any other responsibilities in our final reply
  • If you have any other queries about publishing, please Ask a Librarian.
Page published: 31 Mar 2023

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