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Find how much it costs to print, photocopy and use microfiche in our libraries.

Not all of these services will be available in every library.

Increase in charges 

From 1 April 2025 some print and photocopy costs will increase: 

Printouts 

  • black and white A4: 15p, first 10 sheets per session free to children under 15
  • colour A4 : 65p, 30p to children under 15
  • chargeable databases, black and white A4, copies by staff: 45p

Photocopying: self-service, per sheet

  • A4 microfiche: 55p
  • A3 microfiche: £1.10
  • colour A4: 65p
  • colour A3: £1.10

Photocopying: by staff, per sheet

  • black and white A4: 45p
  • black and white A3: 75p
  • A4 microform for collection: £1.10
  • A3 microform for collection: £1.55
  • colour A4: £1.55
  • colour A3: £2.55

Current costs

Printouts 

  • black and white A4: 10p, first 10 sheets per session free to children under 15
  • colour A4 : 60p, 25p to children under 15
  • chargeable databases, black and white A4, copies by staff: 40p

Photocopying: self-service, per sheet

  • black and white A4: 10p
  • black and white A3: 20p
  • A4 microfiche: 50p
  • A3 microfiche: £1
  • colour A4: £1
  • colour A3: £2

Photocopying: by staff, per sheet

  • black and white A4: 40p
  • black and white A3: 70p
  • A4 microform for collection: £1.00
  • A3 microform for collection: £1.50
  • colour A4: £1.50
  • colour A3: £2

To post you the photocopies, we charge the cost of the photocopies plus postage. The minimum fee is £1.50.