National Library of Scotland re-opens

The National Library of Scotland (www.nls.uk) has re-opened today in Edinburgh for existing library card holders, on  apre-booking only system,. and with all those attending required to wear a face covering on site. From the site:

What services will be available?

You will be able to:

• Access our collection material
• Access most of the open access reference stock in the reading rooms
• Access a study space / dedicated seating area
• Use the Library's free wifi to search our collections on your own device
• Use a limited on-site enquiry service — although we encourage you to use our online enquiry services wherever possible
• Capture images from our collections using your own device and subject to the usual exclusions
• Use our toilets: On floor 13 these are opposite the General Reading Room. On floor 11 they are in the corridor to the right of the main stairs.

You will not be able to:

• Order or read large format material such as newspapers or large folio volumes, or some highly treasured collection items
• Order law materials from the Advocates Library
• Place material on reserve
• Access collection material during your visit: all collection items will need to be pre-ordered at least 24 hours before your visit
• View our exhibitions or attend events in the building: these are both temporarily closed
• Use our café or the packed lunch area: they will be closed. You will have to go outside to eat your lunch.

Further details, including how to book a place, are available at https://www.nls.uk/reopening

A video guide to the new measures at the facility is also available on the page, and is reproduced here for convenience (also available at https://youtu.be/9eMtTwg-mSc):

Chris

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