

If scanning old, tightly-bound or fragile books, raise the book cradle into the V-position and shift the book cradle plates apart to accommodate larger spines.Ĥ. You can use the options on the touchscreen to change colour, brightness, or scan type: TIFF : for high quality scans of detailed images largest file sizeģ.JPEG : for good quality scans of images larger file size.PDF : for text or low quality scans of images smallest file size.Choose your preferred format (all at 300dpi): To begin, read and accept the copyright warning and insert a USB stick.Ģ. All material to be scanned must first be approved by a member of Reading Room staff.ġ. The Bookeye Overhead Scanner is currently available to use without charge. It is particularly suitable for fragile, old or tightly-bound books which cannot be photocopied. If you want to scan to email, you will need to confirm your email address by replying to the automated email sent to the address with which you registered.
Photocopy vs copy password#
IMPORTANT: please note your username, password and ID number once you have registered, as you will need these to access your account online and log in at the copier. If you lose your password or ID number, ask a librarian to reset them for you.
Photocopy vs copy registration#
Click on Register as a New User and complete the registration form using your own choice of username and password.To register, click on the PaperCut icon on Library computers to go to our dedicated PaperCut site at .uk. Alternatively, you can access this site from your own device. Your password is the last six digits of the number on the back of your SHL card. There is no need to create a new account if you have already registered for a PaperCut account at Senate House Library, the Institute of Historical Research or the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. For SHL users, your username is your SHL membership number. If an item is deemed unsuitable for copying by Library staff, we reserve the right to refuse permission to copy or scan. items that are fragile or damaged in any way.To avoid damaging library materials, please avoid applying pressure when copying or scanning press down gently on the covers rather than the spine.Īlways ask for further guidance before attempting to copy:

Please ask Library staff for advice if you are unsure how best to handle books for copying or scanning You may copy up to six items at one time. You can photocopy, scan to email or print from the two Kyocera copiers in the Reading Room corridor. We also have a Bookeye overhead scanner for material that is too fragile, old, or tightly bound to be photocopied.Īny book to be copied must first be approved by Reading Room staff, who will issue you with a copying permission slip.
