Making copies of special collections

It is possible to make copies of special collections material in the FW Robinson Reading Room.

A small number of collections or selected sections of collections have restricted access conditions. This material cannot be copied regardless of the copyright status.

Restricted access conditions

Copying of material with restricted access conditions is not permitted. Reasons for restricted access vary and include donor restrictions, to preserve fragile material, and because of sensitive or confidential information.

Generally, you cannot request copies of items with restricted access conditions. Some items restricted because of fragility may be available in digital format in UQ eSpace.

Only the Fryer Librarian can waive restricted access conditions and only in certain circumstances, as indicated in the collection record in Fryer Library Manuscripts.

Copyright and copying of Fryer Library material

Any copies you make of unpublished or published material must comply with copyright guidelines.

To learn more about copyright

Self-service copying

As long as you comply with copyright guidelines, you may make copies of unpublished and published Fryer Library material in the FW Robinson Reading Room using:

Requesting copies

You can request copies if you are unable to visit in person.

Unpublished materials

We provide a limited copying service for unpublished materials. Submit the Request digital copies of Fryer Library manuscript materials form.

Published materials

  • UQ students and staff can request document delivery for copies of published materials in the Fryer Library.
  • If you are not a UQ student or staff member visit document supply for other libraries to find out more about requesting copies of published materials from the Fryer Library via your local library.