Recreational use of the Internet is not permitted. Library or Information Service machines must not be used for word processing. Users must comply with the Wellcome Trust s Internet Use Policy, a copy of which is available form the duty librarian, and with other rules relating to the use of electronic resources which may be displayed in the Library or Information Service. Serious offences may result in a prosecution. The use of scissors, glue, tippex, paints or other substances which could be harmful to Library materials, is strictly prohibited.
All material is issued at the discretion of the duty librarian, archivist or curator.
Rules governing the use of rare materials are given below. Special Collections Rare materials are subject to special handling conditions and additional guidelines regarding their use are displayed in the Poynter Room. Readers wishing to take notes are asked to use pencil at all times Access to certain rare materials is subject to special conditions and arrangements. These will be explained by the relevant curator or archivist Rare materials should not be removed from the Poynter Room, nor should they be left unattended Materials must be returned to the duty librarian at least fifteen minutes before the Library closes . Items can be reserved for up to ten working days Readers are held responsible for each item issued to them until the call-slip is cancelled on its return.