The Foyle Reading Room is a contemporary 70-seat area, providing consultation space for using our Collections.

  Opening hours: 10.00-17.00, Monday to Friday. (Closed public holidays).

  Visiting the Foyle Reading Room
Anyone over 16 can enter (11-16 by arrangement). To register as a reader, please bring ID (ie. driving licence, passport, student card - library cards are not accepted - plus recent utility bill), or your RGS-IBG membership card.

The Reading Room is wheelchair accessible.

  Charges
Free to RGS-IBG members and those in formal education (proof of educational status required). Other charges:

• £10 per day for members of the public
• commercial access – rates on application
• free staff support for initial enquiries
• a charging policy covers detailed one-to-one help and research
• access to all the catalogues is free

  Security
Lockers are provided for items which cannot be brought into the Reading Room (£1 coin required as deposit). Cameras and other forms of copying equipment are not allowed. Readers are photographed on registration.

  Services

• photocopying for private, educational and research use  available at the discretion of the Principal Librarian
• copying for commercial use can be arranged through the Picture Library
• readers are welcome to use laptops
• web access is provided to a series of research-related sites
• items may be reserved in advance of your visit (by email/phone/post)

Occasionally, materials can only be requested by prior appointment; please contact us for further details.