Photocopying
What can I photocopy?
Most material can be copied as long as you comply with the copyright regulations. Copyright statements are displayed by each machine.
Please note that restrictions apply to archive material and rare books; readers should consult staff in Special Collections Reading Room for further information.
Where are the photocopiers?
| Location | Photocopiers |
|---|---|
| Level E (ground floor) | Main copiers including colour copier/scanner |
| Level A (top floor) | 2 machines |
| Level B (3rd floor) | 1 machine |
| Level D (1st floor) | 1 machine |
| Main Reading Room (Level D) | 1 machine |
| Room L82 (Level F) | 4 machines |
How much does it cost?
Photocopying costs 5p per A4 page, 10p per A3 page, 50p per A4 colour page and £1 per A3 colour page.
SOAS staff and students: Log in to the photocopiers using your SOAS network login (your six-digit student number and password). All students are provided with some photocopying/printing credit at the beginning of the academic year. To top up this credit, there are machines by the copiers on level E in the library or just outside the library entrance.
External library users: A walk in user account is set up for all external members when applying at the membership desk or can be created at the library main reception enquiry desk. Accounts can be topped up with the recharging machines on level E by the photocopiers. Old photocopy cards with credit can be used with the card reader machine on level A.
Where can I get change?
You can change £5, £10 and £20 pound notes into £1 coins using the change machine on Level E. It does not accept coins.
Who do I see if there is a problem with a photocopier?
You should report any photocopying problems to the Technicians in Library Reception (Floor E). They can assist with paper jams, refilling the machines and general troubleshooting. There is a telephone in the photocopying room on Level E from which you may call for assistance (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) on extension 4950.
