Local newspapers are included within the Collection. Introduction to East Midlands Collection Level 1 Reference Collection. Reference materials on Level 1 concern either the local historical, manuscript and other special materials held in the Department or general archival and bibliographical resources. There is overlap with other reference collections in Hallward, particularly Level 4. Reading Room and Access.
Readers complete special registration forms.
Material can be ordered in advance and prior notice of visits is strongly advised. Orders for photocopies, photographs and microfilms. No self-service copying machines are available on Level 1. Copies from manuscript or reserved collections must be ordered in advance and costs include charge for this staff-operated service. The General Office on Level 1 deals with the administration of reprographic orders.