History Centre Branch Facilities

Closure notice - Worcestershire History Centre is closing
From 21st April 2012 the History Centre branch will be closed to enable us to prepare to move premises. Join us at our new home in the Hive in July 2012. You can follow the progress of our move on our blog.

• Computer Access
• Disabled Access
• Facilities and Refreshments
• Using the Search Room

Computer Access

The Centre is equipped with 14 Internet computers for general use, allowing access to a wealth of information whatever your interest, or to simply check your email account. Use of the service is free, although a small charge is made for any printouts, and donations are, of course, always welcome. You will need a Worcestershire library card to access the computers, and you can book a computer online. If you do not have a library card, you will need to bring something with your name and address on it.

There are five computers available to use for family or local research. These can only be booked in person, on the day you wish to use them. This is to ensure they are available for everyone undertaking research.

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Disabled access

The History Centre is fully accessible to wheelchair users and includes disabled toilet facilities.

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Facilities and refreshments

The History Centre has a rest area, where food can be eaten and hot and cold drinks are available for purchase. As we are located in the centre of Worcester City there are also a numerous restaurants and cafés nearby.

Copying and fax facilities are available in branch.

Please note: The History Centre is able to offer a limited number of lockers, you will need £1 coin to operate these.

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Using the searchroom

We encourage people to come and visit our searchroom if possible, where staff are always happy to help you.

In order to ensure a pleasant environment for all our visitors, please read and observe the following when you visit:

Please sign the visitors’ book on each visit. By signing this, you are agreeing to comply with the rules below. These are for the benefit of all visitors and to protect our resources.

Inside the building

• In the event of a fire or security breach, you must follow instructions given by staff.
• Please only consume food and drink in the seating area in the foyer. Bottled water is permitted in the searchroom.
• Only registered working dogs are allowed.

Inside the searchroom

•  Personal items can be taken into the searchroom at your own risk.
•  Please keep valuables with you at all times and avoid causing obstructions in the aisles.
• All the resources and equipment in the searchroom should be handled carefully and should be returned to their original place.
•  Please do not unnecessarily disturb other users. Mobile telephones should be switched off or put on silent mode. Calls should be taken out of the searchroom.
•  You may take photographs and photocopies subject to copyright regulations and fees payable. Please speak to a member of staff for further details.

Using the computers

• You must have a valid library card, issued in your name.
• You must not knowingly view illegal or offensive websites or damage the network.
• If you wish to use the sound facility, you must attach headphones.
• Only two people should be using the same computer at once due to space restrictions.
• Although we try to provide the widest access possible, we cannot guarantee that all programmes and applications will be supported.
• Any misuse of the system may result in suspension of your library card.

If you have any questions about any of these rules, please contact us. Please note that refusal to abide by the rules may result in you being denied access to the building.

Thank you for your co-operation.

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