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Title: Copying records at the National Library of Scotland.
Post by: bernard_lewis on Wednesday 04 October 17 12:04 BST (UK)

Does anyone copy records at the NLS for a price per page, please?

I've been quoted £28+ to copy four letters! The letters might be a few pages long (I don't know) but £28 is a lot especially as I don't know if the content is relevant to my researches.

Any suggestions on freelance researchers, please?

Bernard

Title: Re: Copying records at the National Library of Scotland.
Post by: josey on Wednesday 04 October 17 14:35 BST (UK)

I believe the NLS may charge a fee for looking out the records? Presumably they have looked the letters out to give you the estimate....but have put them away again. Some archives charge for the estimate - it does all take time

https://www.nls.uk/using-the-library/copying-services#add

There may be SKS on RC who is going there who can order in advance & copy them for you. Unfortunately one never knows if something is relevant until you see it.

Title: Re: Copying records at the National Library of Scotland.
Post by: bernard_lewis on Wednesday 04 October 17 14:57 BST (UK)

Thanks and I realise it all takes time. I have used folk at the National Archives at Kew who copy for you for a lower fee than the NA charge.

So I'm hoping to find a similar service at the NLS...

Bernard

Title: Re: Copying records at the National Library of Scotland.
Post by: Forfarian on Wednesday 04 October 17 15:05 BST (UK)

Try http://asgra.co.uk/members.php

Title: Re: Copying records at the National Library of Scotland.
Post by: bernard_lewis on Wednesday 04 October 17 23:54 BST (UK)

Thanks for the link!

Bernard

Title: Re: Copying records at the National Library of Scotland.
Post by: Rosinish on Thursday 05 October 17 00:20 BST (UK)

Sorry if these seem odd questions but...

"Does anyone copy records at the NLS for a price per page"

Do you mean photo copies or transcriptions?

"I've been quoted £28+ to copy four letters! The letters might be a few pages long (I don't know) but £28 is a lot especially as I don't know if the content is relevant to my researches"

As above.

Did you enquire what was meant by 'copy' & how many pages etc?

Annie

Title: Re: Copying records at the National Library of Scotland.
Post by: bernard_lewis on Thursday 05 October 17 22:55 BST (UK)

I have asked for images (photos) of the letters, sent as PDFs if that is easier.

I just need the original letters (probably handwritten) photographed, scanned, photocopied or whatever is easiest/ cheapest.

I require no analysis, comment or explanation. Just copies of the original documents that I can read and draw my own conclusions on.

Bernard

Title: Re: Copying records at the National Library of Scotland.
Post by: Rosinish on Saturday 07 October 17 23:45 BST (UK)

Hi Bernard,

Although Forfarian has given you a link, this is one to try as their pricing looks realistic (not over priced)...

http://www.oldscottish.com/

They actually use RC to post their updates from time to time too!

Here is one of their posts...

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=778106.msg6319762#msg6319762


Annie

Title: Re: Copying records at the National Library of Scotland.
Post by: bernard_lewis on Sunday 08 October 17 09:38 BST (UK)

Thanks Annie.

I'll give them a try. I did randomly contact one advertised researcher and explained what I wanted but, so far, I have had no response.

Thanks again!

Bernard