Research

Online appointments,  research and copying services

Online Appointments

We offer online appointments for anyone unable to visit us in person. Our online appointments last an hour and are available Tuesday and Wednesday 10-11am & 3-4pm. They are bookable via our booking form and must be booked at least three working days in advance. For more information see our guidelines for online appointments

We can offer online appointments at other times dependent on staff availability please contact us at archives@hud.ac.uk or on +44 (0)1484 473 168  to discuss your enquiry, or you can search our online catalogue to discover items to consult during your appointment. 

Research Service

We offer a basic research service for free where we can advise you on what we hold relevant to your research, or whether we have a specific item.  Remember new records are being added to the online catalogue all the time.

Our subject guides give a helpful overview of the principal topics represented in the collections; they are regularly updated as new material is added to the collections and catalogue.
You can find the links here: heritagequay.org/discover

We can also undertake more extensive research on your behalf if you are unable to visit to do this yourself.  See our fees and charges for more information.  You can pay for this securely online if you decide to use this service.

Copying Service

Within the requirements of copyright legislation we may also be able to provide you with copies of material we hold.  See our copyright information and fees and charges document for more information.  You can pay for this securely online if you decide to use this service. If you are interested in performing and/or copying music in the collections, please see our special factsheet.

Find out how to cite items held at Heritage Quay in your notes, dissertation or other research output.

For further details please contact us at archives@hud.ac.uk. Please give us as much information as you can when you get in touch as this will help us to help you. We will be able to advise you of costs and other information relevant to your specific enquiry.  We will not undertake any work which costs without receiving payment from you.

Come to see original documents in the research room

Viewing original documents in the research room?

To view original documents in the research room you will need to reserve your space at least three working days in advance by using our booking form. For more details about our location and opening times see our visit page.

You may find that you need to consult several different types of documents during your visit, such as books, parchment and maps.  Before you make a booking, you can contact us at archives@hud.ac.uk or on +44 (0)1484 473 168  to discuss your enquiry, or you can search our online catalogue to discover items to consult in the research room.

What to bring with you?

  • Graphite pencils – to help us preserve the archives, pens and coloured pencils are not permitted.
  • Digital cameras may be used to photograph most documents; flash photography and the use of tripods is forbidden. Copyright applies to all records – please ask us for advice. See our copyright information and fees and charges document for more information.
  • Mobile phones used for text messaging or photography in silent mode only in the research room.
  • Laptops/tablet computers – we provide power sockets at most desks in the research room. You must ensure your own equipment is safe to plug in.
  • Food and drink may not be taken into the research room – you will find coffee shops and refreshment areas on campus, including areas where you can eat your own food.

We ask you to take into the research room only those items which you need for your research. You can securely store your bag(s) and coats in our lockers whilst you are using the research room. 

The full guidance for the research room is here.
Access to Heritage Quay is governed by the Library Regulations.

Our commitments to customer service

Find out about performing and/or copying music in the collections

Find out how to cite items held at Heritage Quay in your notes, dissertation or other research output.