Manuscript & Rare Books Request

Complete the form below if you would like to visit the Library to view a specific manuscript or rare book.

The Director of Library Services will review all requests and contact you directly to arrange a visit.

Reader's Details

Fields marked * are compulsory. Your information will be used in accordance with the Inn's Data Privacy Notice.

First Name *

Surname *

Address *

Postcode *

Telephone

E-mail *

I am a *

Other *

I am a member of

Gray's Inn

Lincoln's Inn

Inner Temple

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I would like to consult a *

Manuscript

Rare Book

I would like to consult manuscript number *

Title of Rare Book *

Reason for consultation *

Conditions of Access

Readers are required to undertake to exercise all reasonable care to prevent damage or loss to manuscripts and rare books belonging to the Society, in particular in the following regards:

On their first visit readers should bring with them an academic reference or recommendation and photo-ID
Only pencils may be used for taking notes
Readers must not lean on, or rest their notes on, manuscripts or rare books
Manuscripts and rare books should be handled as little as possible
Photocopies are not allowed
Photographs of short extracts for the purpose of private study are subject to permission of the Director of Library Services; reproduction of photographic images is subject to the permission of the Inn (apply in writing to the Director of Library Services in the first instance)

Reader's Undertaking

Signature *

I have read and agree to the above Conditions of Access and undertake to abide by them and any other reasonable conditions thought necessary by the Director of Library Services.

Confirmation *

I agree to be contacted by Gray's Inn regarding my request. I have read the Inn's Data Privacy Notice and consent to the processing of my personal data in line with this statement.

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