The Wolfson Library: Resources
All visitors are welcome, we just ask that you make an appointment before you visit so that we can ensure resources and staff are available to accommodate your needs. Please note that access to archive materials is available Mon-Thu 10am–5.30pm only and strictly by appointment.
Opening times
We look forward to seeing you.
Please make an appointment to visit us so that we can ensure resources and staff are available to accommodate your needs.
Please note that access to archive materials is available Mon-Thu 10:00 – 17:30 only and strictly by appointment.
- Opening hours
- Changes to opening hours
Monday
9:30am – 6pm
Tuesday
9:30am – 6pm
Wednesday
9:30am – 6pm
Thursday
9:30am – 6:30pm
Friday
9:30am – 5pm
Please phone The Wolfson Library at +44 (0)20 7870 8873, or email library@rad.org.uk to confirm opening hours.
Visiting the Library & Archive
Visiting the Library and Archive is free of charge for Royal Academy of Dance Members, RAD Staff, RAD Faculty of Education students, and Benesh Members. All other visitors will need to purchase a Reader’s Ticket.
Book a visit
We look forward to your visit but we just ask that you make an appointment, which we will confirm, before you visit as we may not be able to accommodate requests with less than 48 hours notice. Several Reader’s Ticket options are available (see below).
Borrowing from the Library
A Borrower Membership is available exclusively to Royal Academy of Dance Members, and Benesh Members. Borrowing Rights allow the loan of up to 3 items at a time from circulating stock (certain restrictions apply). To become a Royal Academy of Dance Member, or a Benesh International Member follow the link below.
Become a Royal Academy of Dance Member
Become a Benesh International Member
Confirmation of membership will be received within 48 hours Monday–Friday. For a Library Borrower Membership Application Form, please contact us. You will need your Royal Academy of Dance or Benesh Membership number when applying.
| 1-Day Readers Ticket | 5-Day Readers Ticket* | 3-Month Borrower Subscription | 1-Year Borrower Subscription | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAD Members & Benesh Members | Free | Free | £25 | £50 |
| RAD Staff, FoE and DS Students | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Students (Student ID required) | £5 | £15 | – | – |
| Local residents [Postcodes SW11 1; SW11 2; SW11 3; SW11 4; SW11 5] Proof of address required | £5 | £15 | – | – |
| Independent researchers | £8 | £25 | – | – |
| Commercial researchers | £20 | – | – | – |
All prices are inclusive of VAT.
Enquire about making an appointment
Services Available
We provide a range of services for customers both onsite and remotely
Photocopying and Scanning
Self-service photocopying and scanning facilities are available on-site and a scanning service is offered for those who are unable to visit us.
Self-Service Photocopying
To use the photocopier you will need to purchase credits from library staff. Prices can be found below. Visitors may photocopy, scan or take digital photos of some material: these services incur a fee, paid for during your visit, and copyright law must be adhered to at all times. If you require copies of material from the archive, please be aware that requests for copies of archival materials are charged on a case-by-case basis, and not all of the collections are able to be copied.
Photocopying for Commercial Purposes
If you are copying for commercial purposes then you will need to purchase a license from the Licence Scheme for Public Libraries, which can be purchased from library staff for a fee of £38 plus VAT. More details of the license can be found here: https://cla.co.uk/cla-products/public-sector-licence/public-libraries/
Scanning Service
For users who are unable to visit the library in person, photocopying for the purposes of research and private study can usually be carried out by library staff on behalf of individuals, subject to the following conditions:
The applicant must sign a Copyright Declaration form confirming that:
- the copy provided will not be used by anyone other than the applicant, for any purpose other than research or private study;
- he or she has not previously been supplied with a copy of the same material by this or any other library; and
- to the best of the applicant’s knowledge, the same material is not required at roughly the same time by any other person, for substantially the same purpose. Requests for the same material by more than one individual will be refused.
The applicant must pay a fee to cover the cost of producing the copy. See prices below.
Copyright
Copyright law must be adhered to at all times. For the purposes of research and private study, individuals are permitted to make single copies of copyright material not exceeding:
- one single chapter from a book, or one article from a single journal issue or set of conference proceedings, or 5% of a given work, 10 pages in the case of a single poem or short story from a collection.
| Printing | Cost per copy |
|---|---|
| A4 b&w | £0.20 |
| A4 b&w double-sided | £0.38 |
| A3 b&w | £0.40 |
| A3 b&w double-sided | £0.78 |
| A4 colour | £0.50 |
| A4 colour double-sided | £0.98 |
| A3 colour | £1 |
| A3 colour double-sided | £1.98 |
| Scan | £0.12 |
| Digital Photography fee | £5 per day |
| Scanning | Cost |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | £2.50 |
| Print documents | £0.12 per image |
| Image supply (300 dpi) | £2.50 per image |
| Supply | Cost |
|---|---|
| Supply on CD | £1 per disc, plus postage and packing, if applicable |
| Supply on USB | £5 per USB |
| Own storage media (e.g. USB memory stick) | Free |
| Email (low resolution images only) | Free |
Research
We are here to help you with your research.
Research and Enquiries
If you are unable to visit the library, we may be able to undertake research on your behalf. This service includes help and advice for general reference or information enquiries, literature searches, photocopying and forwarding copies of journal articles or other printed material, in accordance with copyright regulations.
Brief reference or stock enquiries are free. More extensive research (exceeding 30 minutes) will be charged for at the following rates (prices include VAT):
- Students £10.00 per hour
- Private researchers £15.00 per hour
- Commercial Users £30.00 per hour
General reference and information enquiries
If you have a specific enquiry or need information to assist with your research, we can search our extensive resources to try and find the answer for you.
Literature searches
Depending on your subject area we may be able to use our printed reference and online sources to provide you with a list of texts or articles relevant to your topic. We can also advise when material in the archives and special collections may be appropriate to your needs.
Local history enquiries
If your enquiry is in connection with the activities of a local dance school or teacher, you may be best contacting your local library or newspaper archives in the first instance.
Archive Materials and Images
For the purposes of individual research or private study, it may be possible for library staff to scan and email extracts of copyright material according to the same limitations outlined under photocopying. The supply of images from the GBL Wilson Collection is managed by Arenapal. If you require an image that is not yet available on their website then please contact the library for further advice.
The supply of digital image files from the library’s other photographic collections is limited to personal use or private educational purposes only. Requests for images must be accompanied by the relevant application form. Fees are applicable.
Benesh Movement Notation Score: Declaration of educational use
Copyright Declaration: Copy of article or part of published work such as a book
Copyright Declaration: Copy of archive material or part of another unpublished work
Fees and invoicing
Details on fees and invoicing for scanning and photocopying are available above in the ‘Photocopying and scanning’ section.
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