Fryer Library is a major repository of manuscripts and personal papers, especially Australian literary manuscripts. The Fryer Library is in the process of converting its manuscript listings and other manuscript finding aids to html format for the Internet. This will allow greater access to the manuscript collections and more searching capabilities.

How to use manuscripts in Fryer Library

Finding what you want

You might need to use a combination of strategies:

1. Search the Library catalogue.

Most manuscript catalogue records are on the Library's online catalogue.

2. Search the manuscript card catalogue in Fryer Library.

If you can't find any relevant manuscripts by searching the computer catalogue, try the manuscript card catalogue in Fryer Library. The cards are filed under two broad headings : "Author/Title" and "Subject".

3. Consult a manuscript listing.

Some catalogue records for manuscripts will indicate that an inventory or listing is available. These listings give a more detailed description of the contents of manuscript collections, than a catalogue record can provide. The listings are available in Fryer Library.

Some listings are also available on the web, and can be found by clicking on the appropriate part of the catalogue record.

Requesting manuscripts

Manuscripts can be requested for consultation by:

Telephone: 07-33656276

Email: fryer@library.uq.edu.au

In person: at the Fryer Library Reading Room information desk

Access Restrictions

A small number of collections have some restrictions on their use. In some cases the donor stipulates that part or all of a collection may only be used by approved researchers, or that it is closed for a specified period. It is advisable to check in advance, with the Fryer Library, on the access conditions applying to manuscripts you wish to consult.

Telephone: 07-33656276

Email: fryer@library.uq.edu.au

Printing and Copying

The Fryer Library provides printing and copying facilities on Level 4 . All computers on Level 4 and Level 5 have network printing to the printer on Level 4. There is an automatic card dispensing machine on Level 2 of the Library, Duhig Building where copy cards can be purchased and value added to existing cards.

If you wish to photocopy any material from Fryer library, you must first check with the staff at the desk. Some categories of material (such as manuscripts, photographs, architectural plans and very old or fragile books) cannot be copied at the public photocopier. In these instances it may be possible for the staff to arrange copying or reproduction of the material. Please see the Schedule of Charges.

All copying is subject to copyright restrictions. Copyright protection varies according to the type of material being protected. Researchers who require copies must complete an Application for Reproduction of Fryer Library Collections which includes a copyright declaration for the purpose of ensuring that the researcher's copy is used only in a manner consistent with the approval.

Listed below is a selection of material held in the Fryer Library and the general period of their protection by the Copyright Act.

• Published Works: including books, journal articles, plays, poems and artistic works such as photographs, engravings and drawings (including maps, charts and plans)
  Life of the author, plus 70 years

• Unpublished Works: including manuscript material such as letters, diaries, papers and typescripts
  Copyright subsists until 70 years after first publication, although 50 years after the death of the author reproductions may be made for research or study purposes (or with a view to publication). Requests outside these parameters will require the permission of the copyright owner.

• Unpublished Photographs and Drawings: including maps, charts and plans
  Copyright subsists until 70 years after the death of the author, although 50 years after the death of the author reproductions may be made for research or study purposes (or with a view to publication). Requests outside these parameters will require the permission of the copyright owner.

The information supplied here is provided as guidance only and does not constitute expert legal advice. If in doubt, always assume that a work is in copyright and seek legal advice before reproducing it. The Australian Copyright Council produces useful copyright fact sheets.

Obtaining Copyright Permission to Reproduce Material

The Library seldom holds copyright for the many types of material in its collections. Library staff will be happy to assist you, if they can, in determining the copyright status of material in the collections. However it is your responsibility to obtain permission from the copyright holder before reproducing an item in any way. The Library must receive written proof of copyright permission before we can supply a copy of the item for you.

Reproduction Restrictions

Although rare printed and original materials – particularly photographs – may have fallen out of copyright, permission must still be sought from the Library before reproducing them and a fee may be charged for use. Please see the Schedule of Charges.

Payment

Payments can be made at the Loan Enquiries Desk, Level One, Social Sciences and Humanities Library, St. Lucia Campus. You can pay by cash, EFTPOS, credit card or cheque (made payable to The University of Queensland). You can also pay by credit card over the telephone by calling 3365 6629.