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The Archives of the London School of Economics are a treasure house of images on a wide range of topics from the history of the labour movement, the struggle for gay rights to the anthropology of the Pacific Islands. Details of our holdings can be found at Guide to holdings|. The Archives Division can help journalists, broadcasters and filmmakers by providing:
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Access to the archive collections for researchers working on media projects
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Providing either digital or photographic copies of items held by the archives
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Providing access to archive materials for filming
Obtaining copies of archive materials
Before images can be copied you must ensure that the images required are either out of copyright or that you have obtained permission to use the images from the copyright holder. (Archives staff can provide some guidance on locating copyright holders but cannot obtain copyright clearance on your behalf. For further information, please see A short guide to copyright for LSE staff|).
You must first complete and sign our Application for copies for publication form| (PDF). When we have received proof via letter or e-mail that copyright has been cleared the Library will process your order. A charge will be made for producing the copy and in most cases a reproduction fee will be charged.
Obtaining permission to film archive materials
Before images can be copied you must ensure that the images required are either out of copyright or that you have obtained permission to use the images from the copyright holder. (Archives staff can provide some guidance on locating copyright holders but cannot obtain copyright clearance on your behalf). You must complete and sign our Using LSE Archives in the media form| (PDF). Filming/photography must take place on-site in the LSE Library building. We strongly advise that you visit the Archives and the area proposed for filming/photography to assess its suitability and to select the material for inclusion. You are requested to make a formal booking at least five working days in advance to ensure that an appropriate room and a member of staff are available for your project.
During filming/photography
A member of archive staff will be attendance at all times.
The positioning of documents is to be done by archive staff.
The Archives Division reserves the right to refuse to supply material that is fragile or contains sensitive information.
If the Archivist decides they are unhappy with the way in which documents are being treated the Archives department reserves the right to order filming/photography to cease immediately.
A charge may be made for this service
In very exceptional circumstances the Archivist may agree to filming/photography being undertaken in an external studio. This will be subject to the provision of written assurances with regard to security and insurance from damage or loss. A member of Archive staff must accompany all material. A charge will be made to cover staff time and travelling expenses.
Please contact us (Contact details|) to discuss your needs. We require that all media complete and sign our Using LSE Archives in the media form| (PDF) which confirms acceptance of the conditions outlined above.