Use our resources

Many of our collections offer valuable and useful resources for our broader community. We aim to assist the community with access to and use of these unique resources.

Begin your research by exploring our resources. Once you have found items of interest, or if you know what resources you need, please contact us. Allow us at least 24 hours to process your request.

We invite you to undertake your research in our Reading Room during opening hours.

If you need help we can offer you support through individual appointments. Appointments are available both online and in person. Book an appointment now.

When you visit us, bring your own:

  • camera/tablet/smartphone or USB memory stick to make copies of records.
  • pencils and stationery for taking notes.

If you can't visit us in person we may be able to copy and send resources to you, depending on the conditions of access. Please contact us in writing with the details of your enquiry. Each request is assessed on a case by case basis. Charges may apply.

When you arrive at the Centre you will need to complete the Application to Access Records. You can fill out the form online or on paper via printing and scanning. Completion of this form is also necessary for digital requests.

Conditions of access

Access is dependent on relevant:

  • copyright and other intellectual property rights legislation
  • confidentiality and privacy legislation
  • donor restrictions and UNE governance.

We may also limit access if items are fragile or at risk of deterioration from handling.

Publication conditions

Submit requests to publish material from the UNE Archives and Heritage Centre separately in writing. These requests are subject to the further access conditions about:

  • copyright and other intellectual property rights legislation
  • confidentiality and privacy legislation
  • donor restrictions and UNE governance.
Photography and social media

Ask for permission before taking photographs of archival material in the Reading Room for personal use. Photographs of UNE Archives and Heritage Centre material are subject to relevant:

  • copyright and other intellectual property rights legislation
  • confidentiality and privacy legislation
  • donor restrictions and UNE governance.

No flash photography is allowed in the Reading Room due to preservation issues. Do not make copies or publish photographs without authorisation - for example, on social media.