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The Wolfson Library: Resources

All visitors are welcome, we just ask that you make an appointment before you visit so that we can ensure resources and staff are available to accommodate your needs. Please note that access to archive materials is available Mon-Thu 10am–5.30pm only and strictly by appointment.

Opening times

Please make an appointment to visit us so that we can ensure resources and staff are available to accommodate your needs.

Please note that access to archive materials is available Mon-Thu 10:00 – 17:30 only and strictly by appointment.

  • Opening hours
  • Changes to opening hours

Monday

10am – 6pm

Tuesday

10am – 6pm

Wednesday

10am – 6pm

Thursday

10am – 6pm

Friday

10am – 5.30pm

Saturday

9am – 3.30pm

Sunday

Closed

Please check back for any updates and changes to our opening hours.

Visiting the Library & Archive

Visiting the Library and Archive is free of charge for Royal Academy of Dance Members, RAD Staff, RAD Faculty of Education students, and Benesh Members. All other visitors will need to purchase a Reader’s Ticket.

We look forward to your visit but we just ask that you make an appointment, which we will confirm, before you visit as we may not be able to accommodate requests with less than 48 hours notice. Several Reader’s Ticket options are available (see below). Borrowing from the Library. A Borrower Membership is available exclusively to Royal Academy of Dance Members, and Benesh Members. Borrowing Rights allow the loan of up to 3 items at a time from circulating stock (certain restrictions apply). To become a Royal Academy of Dance Member, follow the link below. Confirmation of membership will be received within 48 hours Monday–Friday. For a Library Borrower Membership Application Form, please contact us. You will need your Royal Academy of Dance or Benesh Membership number when applying.

1-Day Readers Ticket5-Day Readers Ticket*3-Month Borrower Subscription1-Year Borrower Subscription
RAD Members & Benesh MembersFreeFree£25£50
RAD Staff, FoE and DS StudentsFreeFreeFreeFree
Students (Student ID required)£5£15
Local residents [Postcodes SW11 1; SW11 2; SW11 3; SW11 4; SW11 5] Proof of address required£5£15
Independent researchers£8£25
Commercial researchers£20
*Ticket valid for 5 consecutive days during library opening times.

All prices are inclusive of VAT.

Enquire about making an appointment

Services Available

We provide a range of services for customers both onsite and remotely

Archive Materials and Images

For the purposes of individual research or private study, it may be possible for library staff to scan and email extracts of copyright material according to the same limitations outlined under photocopying. The supply of images from the GBL Wilson Collection is managed by Arenapal. If you require an image that is not yet available on their website then please contact the library for further advice.

Details on fees and invoicing for scanning and photocopying are available on our fees page.

Research

Photocopying and Scanning

Self-service photocopying and scanning facilities are available on-site and a scanning service is offered for those who are unable to visit us.

PrintingCost per copy
A4 b&w£0.20
A4 b&w double-sided£0.38
A3 b&w£0.40
A3 b&w double-sided£0.78
A4 colour£0.50
A4 colour double-sided£0.98
A3 colour£1
A3 colour double-sided£1.98
Scan£0.12
Digital Photography fee£5 per day
All prices are inclusive of VAT.
ScanningCost
Minimum charge£2.50
Print documents£0.12 per image
Image supply (300 dpi)£2.50 per image
For extensive requests (exceeding 30 minutes) a fee of £15.00 per hour will be charged. All prices are inclusive of VAT.
SupplyCost
Supply on CD£1 per disc, plus postage and packing, if applicable
Supply on USB£5 per USB
Own storage media (e.g. USB memory stick)Free
Email (low resolution images only)Free
All prices are inclusive of VAT.