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the archivesWelcome to the Archives, where
you can indulge in the wonderful
documentary heritage of Glasgow
and the west of Scotland over
eight centuries.
Please help us to preserve
our archival heritage for future
generations.
Beore you visit
You do not have to book an
appointment or reserve a place
in advance.
If you already know the document
references you can pre-order
documents by contacting the
archivist.
When you arrive
Bags and briefcases may not be
taken into the searchroom. They
can be placed in nearby lockers
for a small deposit.
Registration
On arrival, users should complete
a daily registration form, available
at the archives searchroom desk.
The duty archivist will advise you
of the searchroom regulations
(copies of which are available in
the searchroom), and assist you
with your enquiry.
Archives are avital element o ourcultural heritageand o a modern
democratic society,in which inormation,and access to it, are
properly valued.
carrying out your research:Finding aids
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Requesting documents
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Complete a request slip, which you can nd on the enquiry desk or at the computers.
Hand the completed slip to the archivist or place it in the document request box on the enquiry desk.
The documents will then be retrieved by a member of staff from the archive store.
Document retrieval
Document retrieval should usually take 20 minutes.
If undue delays are likely to occur we will keep you informed.
Not all documents are stored on site. The archivist will conrm timescales to retrieve documents from out-stores.
Handling documents
Please handle all documents with respect and treat them with the utmost care.
Please do not bring food or drink into the searchroom.
Only use PENCIL in the searchroom.
On occasion very fragile documents may not be produced to avoid further damage.
Please return the documents to the archivist once you have nished with them.
Copying may only be carried out by archives staff and is permitted at the discretion of the archivist.
