INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
MARITIME DELIMITATION IN THE INDIAN OCEAN (SOMALIA v. KENYA)
APPENDIX 1 TO THE REPUBLIC OF KENYA’S APPLICATION TO SUBMIT NEW EVIDENCE AND WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS
INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
MARITIME DELIMITATION IN THE INDIAN OCEAN (SOMALIA v. KENYA)
WITNESS STATEMENT OF CHARLES GURDON
I, DR. CH{\RLES GUY GURDON, of 10 Charles Str et, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 3DF, United
Kingdom, state as follows:
I. INTRODUCTION
1. I am a Managing Director at Menas Associates, a strategic and political risk cdnsultancy.
I have particular expertise in finding evidence for use in international border disputes, including
disputes before the International Court of Justice (the "Court"). I hold a BA, an MSc and a PhD
from the University ofLondon's School of Oriental and African Studies ("SOAS"), where I specialised
in the Middl East and Africa. I joined Menas Associates (then Menas Services Ltd) as a senior
researcher four decades ago, in 1981. Since then, I have managed various research and expert teams
who work to gather evidence for international border disputes and arbitration cases.
2. I leaél a team of researchers that has been assisting the Republic of Kenya ("Kenya")
in obtaining evidence for the case concerning the Maritime De/imitation in the Indian
Ocean (Somalia v. Kenya) currently before the Court. I am providing this witness statement to
inform the Court about the significant difficulties that I have experienced and continue to
experience in gathering evidence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many relevant libraries, archives and other institutions with potential evidence are either closed
or operating in a restricted manner. ln addition, due to the pandemic, members of my research team
cannot travel to many libraries, archives a d other
insti tutions. This has greatly limited my and my team's ability- and in most instances entirely
prevented us from being able - to gather and review significant evidence that is likely to be
highly relevant to this Court's considerations.
3. Annex A to this witness statement is a summary of just some of the libraries and archives
where, in my opinion, there is likely to be significant and voluminous evidence relevant to this
proceeding but to which I and my team have not been able to gain access. Appendix B to this
witness statement is a copy of my curriculum vitae. I also refer in this witness statement to a
number of do:;um ents, marked in the form of _ "Exhibit CGG-[*]''.
4. Save where I state otherwise or where: the contrary is obvious, the facts and matters to
which I refer in this witness statement are within my own knowledge.
5. I am informed by counsel that it is not appropriate for me to discuss the specific
results or details of my or my team's research in this witness statement. That information is
subject to attorney-client, attorney work product and other privileges. I understand that counsel
will present that information to this Court in separate communi cations. This witness statement is
not a waiver of any privilege.
II. THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS AFFECTED MY AND MY TEAM'S ABILITY TO OBTAIN EVIDENCE RELEVANT
TO THIS PROCEEDING
6. Gathering evidence and materials for maritime boundary disputes is an exceptionally
complex and multifaceted undertaking. In a maritime boundary dispute , I and my team typically
have to identify and secure a variety of types of evidence. This includes:
(a) memoranda, notes verbales and ot er diplomatie correspondence; (b) submissions and official
statements to the United Nations and other international organisations;
(c) official statements made before national parliaments; (d) evidence concerning base
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
WITNESS STATEMENT OF CHARLES GURDON
Exhibit CGG-1 National Archives website (Homepage; Why do I have to book my visit), 1
September 2020
https://web.archive.org/web/20200901103345/https://www.nationalar chives.gov.uk/
https://web.archive.org/web/20200810113522/https://www.nationalar
chives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/researching-here/why-do-i-have-to-book- my-visit/
Exhibit CGG-2 Eventbrite, Booking reading rooms for The National Archives, 15 December 2020
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-national-archives-reading-rooms- 30999029815
Exhibit CGG-3 SOAS Library, Access to Special Collections, 15 December 2020
https://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/services/access-to-special- collections.html
Exhibit CGG-4 Bodleien Libraries, Book a library time slot, 15 December 2020
https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/using/reading-rooms
Exhibit CGG-5 Bodleien Libraries, Weston Library reading room booking, 15 December 2020
https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/using/reading-rooms/weston-library- booking
Exhibit CGG-6 Royal Geographical Society, Visit the Foyle Reading Room, 15 December 2020
https://www.rgs.org/about/our-collections/the-foyle-reading-room/
Exhibit CGG-7 National Library of Scotland, Library cards, 15 December 2020
https://www.nls.uk/using-the-library/library-cards
Exhibit CGG-8 National Library of Scotland, Library services: Coronavirus (COVID- 19), 15
December 2020
https://www.nls.uk/service-disruption
1
Exhibit CGG-9 Energy Institute Library website, 15 December 2020
https://knowledge.energyinst.org/services/library
Exhibit CGG-10 Library of Congress, For Researchers – Library of Congress Announces Limited
Access to an On-site Electronic Resource Center for Researchers, 15 December 2020
https://www.loc.gov/about/pandemic-information/for-researchers/
Exhibit CGG-11 British Library, Becoming a Reader, 30 August 2020
https://web.archive.org/web/20200830165703/https://www.bl.uk/help
/how-to-get-a-reader-pass
2
Exhibit CGG-1
National Archives website (Homepage; Why do I have to book my visit), 1 September 2020
https://web.archive.org/web/20200901103345/https://www.nationalar chives.gov.uk/
https://web.archive.org/web/20200810113522/https://www.nationalar
chives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/researching-here/why-do-i-have-to-bookmy- visit/
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FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOADS Signed-in users can download digital records for free. Read about our
fair use policy and why we are doing this
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url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalarchives.gov.uk%2Fabout%2Fnews%2Fdigital-downloads%2F).
Explore
1,000 years of history
Help with your research (/web/20200901103345/https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-
with-your-research/#find-a-research-guide)
Search the catalogue
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Find online collections (/web/20200901103345/https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-
with-your-research/research-guides/?letter=&search=&research-category=online)
The National Archives is open, offering a limited service.
All visits must be booked in advance – see our news story for details
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us- update/).
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Researching here
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ching-here/) > Why do I have to book my visit?
Why do I have to book my visit?
We are now offering a limited research service to visitors who need access to our collection of
original documents for their research, and visits must be booked in advance. We are now able to
provide access to our first floor document
reading room and second floor map and large document reading room – you must specify which reading
room you wish to use when you book.
A small number of consecutive two-day appointments in both reading rooms are now available for
visitors wishing to research bulk document orders (between 20 and 40 documents from the same record
series). Appointments are available for Tuesday/Wednesday and Thursday/Friday only.
Visits must be booked at least a week in advance, and will be made available two weeks before the
date of the visit, on a rolling weekly basis every Monday morning at 10:00. Each booking is for one
person only on a first come, first served basis – you will not be able to bring anyone with you,
unless they book a visit themselves. Please be considerate of others when you book – we may cancel
your booking if you exceed our reasonable limit of one booking per week, unless you have booked a
two-day bulk order visit.
We will not permit anyone to enter the building who has not pre-booked a visit, so please do not
travel if you have not been able to book as we will not be able to let you in.
We are able to offer a small number of camera stands for use in the reading rooms – these must also
be booked in advance.
We will ask everyone booking a visit to agree to a new coronavirus visitor charter
(https://web.archive.org/web/20200810113522/https://www.nationalarchives…
s-visitor-charter.pdf), aimed at encouraging all visitors to do their bit to help us ensure
everyone’s safety. Due to a change in the law
(https://web.archive.org/web/20200810113522/https://www.gov.uk/governmen…
s-when-to-wear-one-and-
how-to-make-your-own/face-coverings-when-to-wear-one-and-how-to-make-your-own#when-to-wear-a-face-co
vering), all visitors are now required to wear face coverings during their visit.
Please note that we are currently unable to provide many of our usual reading room services,
including access to microfilm and microfiche, research advice, copying and access to our computers.
Book a visit
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archives-reading-room-visit-tickets-116322159711)
Book now for Wednesday 26 August
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national-archives-reading-room-visit-tickets-116322376359)
Exhibit CGG-1
Book now for Thursday 27 August
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archives-reading-room-visit-tickets-116322456599)
Book now for Friday 28 August
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archives-reading-room-visit-tickets-116322402437)
We will release bookings for the following week next Monday morning.
Also in Researching here
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us/researching-here/)
What can I expect when I visit?
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us/researching-here/what-can-i-expect-when-i-visit/)
Do I need a reader’s ticket?
(https://web.archive.org/web/20200810113522/http://www.nationalarchives…-
us/researching-here/do-i-need-a-readers-ticket/)
What can I take into the reading rooms?
(https://web.archive.org/web/20200810113522/http://www.nationalarchives…
ching-here/can-take-reading- rooms/)
Handling documents
(https://web.archive.org/web/20200810113522/http://www.nationalarchives…
ching- here/handling-documents/)
New to using archives?
(https://web.archive.org/web/20200810113522/http://www.nationalarchives…-
us/researching-here/new-to-using-archives/)
What records we hold
(https://web.archive.org/web/20200810113522/http://www.nationalarchives…
ching- here/what-records-we-hold/)
What to expect when researching
(https://web.archive.org/web/20200810113522/http://www.nationalarchives…-
us/researching-here/what-to-expect-when-researching/)
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Subscribe now for regular news, updates and priority booking for events.
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Exhibit CGG-2
Eventbrite, Booking reading rooms for The National Archives, 15 December 2020
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-national-archives-reading- rooms-
30999029815
Exhibit CGG-2
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The National Archives: Reading Rooms
Following the announcement that London will move to Tier 3: Very High alert level from 16 December,
we are happy to confirm that we are able to keep our reading rooms open for pre-booked visitors.
We release bookings on a weekly basis, on Mondays at 12:00 (midday).
Book a reading room visit to access our collection of original documents. Visits must be booked in
advance.
Below, you can choose whether to book a visit with either a
standard advance document order (up to 12 documents plus three reserves) or
bulk advance document order (if you want to see 20-40 documents all from the same series).
If you can't see any availability for your chosen date or booking type, it might be worth trying
again over the next day or two - sometimes people cancel their bookings, so it's possible that you
might still be able to book a seat.
After you book a visit, you will receive an email asking you to complete your booking reservation
by completing a document order form within 48 hours – you will need a reader’s ticket (if you don’t
have one you can register for one) and your document references at this stage.
Standby tickets may become available at short notice.
Visit our website for more information: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/
Exhibit CGG-3
SOAS Library, Access to Special Collections, 15 December 2020
https://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/services/access-to- specialcollections.
html
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Access to Special Collections
Last updated: 25 September 2020
The Special Collections Reading Room is now open to SOAS students and staff only. Access will be
provided in the Main Reading Room, Library Level D.
To allow for social distancing, the number of people using the Reading Room will be temporarily
restricted, and places must be booked in advance. Users must also preorder all material they wish
to consult during their visit.
The health and safety of users and staff remains our priority. We have made some changes to our
Special Collections Reading Room opening hours and procedures in light of Covid-19, so even if
you’ve visited us before, please read the guidance below explaining what you can expect from your
visit.
We are keeping the service under review and are planning to extend it to all of our users when it
is possible to do so. Please visit this page for updates.
Access
The Special Collections Reading Room is currently open to SOAS students and staff only. All bookings
are temporarily by appointment only.
We hope to be able to open the service to external visitors as soon as this is possible. Please
check this page for future updates.
Opening hours
The Special Collections Reading Room is currently open for the following pre-booked appointment
slots:
Wednesdays: 10:30am to 15:30pm Fridays: 10:30am to 15:30pm
Exhibit CGG-3 The Reading Room will be closed for an hour lunch break each day (12:30 - 13:30) to
allow for the space to be cleaned.
Location
The Special Collections Reading Room is temporarily located in the Main Reading Room, Library Level
D.
Bookings
All bookings are by appointment only. We ask that you provide at least 72 hours notice of your
requested appointment slot(s). This allows us to confirm the material you wish to view is available
before you travel.
Please contact [email protected] to request an appointment and to place an order for
material.
Please provide:
Visit date(s) requested
Classmark(s) or reference(s) for the material you wish to consult
Special Collections staff will do their best to accommodate your request. We may need to offer you a
later appointment slot if the Reading Room is fully booked on your prefered day or the material you
have requested is currently undergoing a quarantine period..
Please note: Unfortunately, we are not able to permit anyone to use the Reading Room who has not
pre-booked a visit, so please do not travel if you have not received a booking confirmation email
from Special Collections.
Material available
You may order up to three rare books, manuscripts or boxes of archival material per visit.
We will confirm in your booking confirmation email whether the items you have requested are available
for consultation. We reserve to the right to make less than three items available during busy
periods.
Please note: The following material-types are temporarily not available for consultation.
Microfiche
Fragile material (e.g. glass lantern slides) Oversize items (e.g. large maps and plans) Artefacts
Items used within 72 hours by another user that are in quarantine on the date of the appointment
Temporary Reading Room Procedures
We have made some changes to our standard Reading Room procedures in light of the current
Coronavirus pandemic. We kindly ask that all users behave responsibly and respect the measures that
we have put in place.
These include:
Face coverings are to be used in the Library and Reading Room at all times.
Exhibit CGG-3
Hand sanitizer will be available immediately outside the Reading Room. We will ask you to use these
facilities before using the space. However, please ensure that your hands are fully dry before
using Special Collections material.
Please bring your own pencils or laptop for making any notes.
You will be asked to place any bags and coats in the designated space in the Reading Room. Please
note secure lockers are currently unavailable. We therefore advise users to only bring essential
items with them during their visit.
Pencil sharpeners, light boxes, magnifying glasses will temporarily not be made available. Book
cushions and weights will still be provided where necessary.
Paper finding aids and Library OPAC catalogue computers will temporarily not be available.
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The majority of our libraries are now open and are available for booking. As we open up the few
remaining libraries, we will update this page and announce changes on our Twitter feed.
Bookings can be made up to a week in advance and will close at 8am the day of your chosen time
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Book a time slot - use the Space Finder tool to search for a library, view available time slots and
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Bodleian Reader Card holders should contact our Admissions office about renewing their card if
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What collections are available?
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Closed stack deliveries from the Book Storage Facility (BSF) have resumed for most libraries. To
make use of this resource, check SOLO for availability in your chosen library, ensuring you have
booked a seat in the reading room beforehand. Alternatively, use our free scan and deliver service.
Library PCs
If you would like to use a library computer during your visit, you will need to book this in
advance. You will be able to do this using the same process as booking a study space.
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The access provision varies across our libraries.
If you have any access needs, please email [email protected] before making your
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There will be time limits for study spaces in some libraries. These will be announced by individual
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What to bring with you
Your University or (valid) Bodleian Reader Card in order to enter the library; Proof of your
booking (eg a screenshot or print out of your confirmation email);
A face covering. Unless you are exempt under the government guidelines, we will turn you away if
you don't have a face covering.
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Standard rules and regulations remain around items permitted in the libraries such as bags and
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When you arrive
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If there is a queue to enter the library, please follow the markings on the floor and observe
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Give your name to the member of staff on duty and present your University or Bodleian Library card.
During your visit
To keep staff and other library users safe, we ask that you:
Wear a face covering at all times in the library, unless you are exempt under the government
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If you need a member of staff to remove their face covering to talk to you please ask. We will be
happy to help there may be specific exemptions for certain group study or seminar rooms - details
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Wash or sanitise your hands at regular intervals, including when handling books and collections.
You are welcome to come and go within your time slot, just remember you'll need to queue up again,
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the end of your time slot, you may be asked to leave so we can clean the desks before the next
session.
Some areas within the library may remain closed to readers, including cafes and common rooms.
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Check specific guidance for individual libraries on their library websites.
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Borrow - we have a number of different borrowing options without needing to book a desk space.
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The Weston Library Reading Rooms is operating a booking system for study spaces to ensure the
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Before booking your place in the Weston Library Reading Rooms, please
email [email protected] with the shelfmarks of the items you would like
to see. This will allow us to check whether the items you wish to see are available for
consultation.
Items will need to be ordered at least two working days prior to your visit. The number of items
will be limited to five per person.
Once your items are confirmed, you will be asked to book your study space for your preferred day.
Booking guidance
The number of spaces is currently very limited, please only book a study space if you wish to
consult Special Collections items.
On-the-day fetching will not be possible, all items will need to be ordered in advance.
Pages from open-shelf books in the Weston are available for scanning as part of the LibraryScan
service.
Please consider making use of our free mediated copying service instead of booking a place in the
reading rooms, particularly if you intend to visit primarily to photograph Special Collections
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Royal Geographical Society, Visit the Foyle Reading Room, 15 December 2020
https://www.rgs.org/about/our-collections/the-foyle-reading-room/
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Society closed to visitors
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and advice from government on social distancing and working
from home, the Foyle Reading Room is closed to visitors, including Fellows and members, and will
likely remain so until January 2021.
Society staff are working remotely and are contactable by telephone or email as usual. The
Collections team have access to our digital archive and can help with many enquiries via email.
Opening hours - Currently closed
10.00am-5.00pm, Monday to Friday
Plus 5.00pm-6.30pm for Society Fellows and members before Monday night lectures
Closed public holidays
Access
Anyone over 16 can register as a reader in the Foyle Reading Room and use the Collections (11- 16
year olds by arrangement). To register as a reader, please bring your Society membership card.
Non-members should bring their photo driving licence or passport, and a recent utility bill. If you
wish to register as an educational user, please also bring your student/staff card (library cards
are not accepted).
The Foyle Reading Room is accessible to wheelchairs and has free WiFi.
Planning your visit
If there are speciic items that you wish to consult during your visit, please contact the enquiries
desk by email [email protected] or telephone +44 (0)20 7591 3044, to arrange for materials to be
retrieved in advance of your visit.
Charges
Use of the Foyle Reading Room is free for Society Fellows and members, and those in formal
education (proof of educational status required). Other charges:
£10 per day for members of the public
Rates for commercial access on application
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Free staff support for initial enquiries
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National Library of Scotland, Library Cards 15 December 2020
https://www.nls.uk/using-the-library/library-cards
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Using the Library
Digital resources
Catalogues
News & events
HomSeho pUsing tCheonLibtaracrty Library cards
Library cards
Search our websites Library Search
Library cards
School students
Evidence of identity
Search site
Join / Log in
Children
Admission enquiries
Please note:
We have reopened Readers' Registration in the George IV Bridge builiding to new and existing
readers who arrive for their pre-booked reading room session
We are issuing cards to new readers, and renewing or replacing cards for existing card holders
We are only issuing cards on the day of your pre-booked visit, to minimise the number of people in
the building at any one time
To maintain social distancing, we are unable to issue new readers with library cards in the Maps
Reading Room at present. We will issue a temporary pass when you arrive for your first pre-booked
Maps Reading Room session
Remember to bring evidence of identity with you.
For information about booking a session, preording material, and health and safety measures, visit
the reopening page.
Anyone can join the National Library of Scotland.
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You need a library card for admission to our reading rooms in Edinburgh. You do not need a card to
visit us at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow.
A library card is valid for three years.
On this page
Join in person
Pre-register online
Renewing your card Lost cards
Change of address
Terms and conditions of use
Undergraduates and college students
Children under 16 and school students
Join in person
You can join the Library in person and obtain your library card at Readers' Registration in the
George IV Bridge building or at the Maps Reading Room. Please bring evidence of identity and
address with you to allow us to issue your card.
Pre-register online
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You can pre-register online to begin the process to get your library card. This will shorten the
time it will take to issue your library card on your first visit. See our 'How to join' guide.
Once you have pre-registered, you will receive a library card number and you can:
Order Library material in advance of your visit through Library Search
Access many of our eResources including digitised books, newspapers and more (requires residence in
Scotland)
After pre-registering, you need to visit us to collect your library card. Please bring evidence of
identity and address with you to Readers' Registration in the George IV Bridge Building.
Renewing your card
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If your card has expired you can renew it online. To receive a new card you will need to bring
proof of identity and address to Readers' Registration.
Lost cards
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We can replace your library card if you lose it. There is a £5.00 for a replacement but we do not
charge if your card has been stolen or if you change your name.
If your card is stolen, you should report the theft to the police and then provide us with a police
report form or a crime number.
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Change of address
If you have a library card, please tell us of any change of address and provide proof of this
change — for example, a driving licence.
Your existing card will remain valid, but we will amend our records to show your new address.
Terms and conditions of use
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Please read the Library's terms and conditions, which cover use of the reading rooms and your
membership details.
Note that the National Library is not a lending library. You have to consult our material in the
reading rooms or, where available, online.
Undergraduate and college students
Undergraduates and college students are welcome to use the Library: see our guide on resources for
students.
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Children under 16 and school students
Please see our access requirements for children under 16 and school students.
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Using the Library
See also
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Induction sessions for new readers
Workshops and tours
How to register
About this site
Site map
Guides for users Site accessibility Privacy
Use of cookies Copyright
Quick links
Subject A-Z list Family history Online maps Digital gallery
Moving Image Archive Academic research
Practical information
Opening hours Location map
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Visitor Centre Edinburgh Kelvin Hall
Copying services
Stay informed
RSS news feed
Email newsletter Social networking Publications
About us
About us
Working at the Library Support us
Corporate documents
Freedom of information Procurement
© 2018 National Library of Scotland
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National Library of Scotland, Library services: Coronavirus (COVTD- 19), 15 December 2020
https://www.nls.uk/service-disruption
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Join / Log in
Reopening the Library — what you need to know
Update: 9 December 2020
Following the decision by Glasgow Life to extend the closure of the Kelvin Hall building due to
Covid-19 restrictions, the National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall will remain closed until
January.
Until then, you can watch films through the Moving Image Archive online catalogue, or ask us a
question online.
Update: 17 November
Following today's announcement by the First Minister on Covid-19 restrictions, the National
Library at Kelvin Hall will close to the public at 16.00 on Friday 20 November until restrictions
are lifted.
In the meantime, you can access our digital resources and online workshops and events.
Update: 22 September
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We have reopened the National Library at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow.
You can now visit between 10.00-16.00, Tuesdays to Saturdays, to consult digital resources and part
of the Moving Image Archive collection.
We have health and safety measures in place, including social distancing, and you must wear a face
covering unless you are exempt under Scottish Government guidelines.
Find out more on the Kelvin Hall page.
Update: 17 September
The National Library at Kelvin Hall will reopen on Tuesday 22 September. Opening hours will be
10.00-16.00, Tuesdays to Saturdays.
Health and safety measures will be in place, in line with Scottish Government guidelines, to
protect visitors and Library staff.
Visitors will be able to consult our digital collections and use electronic resources, and view
films from the Moving Image Archive that have been digitised. Moving image material that is not
already in digital form will not be available in the meantime, and there will be other restrictions
on our normal service.
See the Kelvin Hall page for full details.
Update: 1 September
We have now reopened Readers' Registration in the George IV Bridge building for those who have
pre-booked their visit to the reading rooms:
We are issuing new readers with their library card
Existing card holders can renew their card or replace a lost card.
To minimise the number of people in the building at any one time, we are only issuing cards when
people arrive for their pre-booked session.
To maintain social distancing, we are unable to issue new readers with library cards in the
Maps Reading Room at present. We will issue a temporary pass when you arrive for your first
pre-booked Maps Reading Room session.
See the reopening page for booking, preordering and health and safety information.
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Update: 20 August
New members of the Library can now pre-book a visit to the Edinburgh reading rooms. Those who have
joined the Library online can book:
One session a week for either the General Reading Room or the Special Collections Reading Room in
the George IV Bridge building
Two sessions a week for the Maps Reading Room at Causewayside.
They must preorder the items they wish to consult at least 24 hours before their arrival, and bring
evidence of identity with them on their first visit.
To maintain social distancing and minimise the number of people in the buildings, we are not
issuing library cards at present.
We will issue new members with a temporary pass in the meantime.
See the reopening page for booking, preordering and health and safety information.
Update: 11 August
Our Edinburgh reading rooms are open from today to existing library card holders who pre- booked
their visit.
See the reopening page for information about:
Visiting the George IV Bridge reading rooms Visiting the Maps Read Room
Health and safety measures, including contact tracing and face coverings Other services, such as
events, Kelvin Hall and joining the Library.
We continue to follow the Scottish Government's route map for reopening services following the
COVID-19 lockdown.
Update: 7 August
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The Scottish Government has announced that, from Saturday 8 August, people in libraries and public
reading rooms must wear a face covering.
We have updated our reopening page with this new information.
We have also produced a short video guide showing what to expect if you are planning to visit the
reading rooms in the George IV Bridge building after we reopen on Tuesday 11 August.
Update: 28 July
We are planning to open our reading rooms in Edinburgh to existing library card holders on a
pre-booked basis from Tuesday 11 August.
This is in line with the Scottish Government's route map for reopening services following the
COVID-19 lockdown.
As the safety of visitors and staff is our main concern, we will be offering a limited service in
the first phase of our reopening.
Equally, if the situation changes beyond our control, we will of course delay reopening in line
with the latest government advice.
We anticipate that the Library at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow will reopen on 15 September. Visit our
reopening information page for details.
Update: 14 July
We are working towards a reopening date of Tuesday 11 August, where we will provide a limited
reading room service at our George IV Bridge and Causewayside buildings in
Edinburgh.
This decision is in line with the Scottish Government's advice on 21 May, when they published
Coronavirus (Covid-19) framework for decision making — Scotland's route map through and
out of the crisis.
Your safety, and that of our staff, is paramount in all of our decision-making and planning, and we
will only reopen when we're confident the appropriate hygiene and physical distancing
measures are in place in line with Scottish Government advice.
Access to our facility at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow will follow later, and we anticipate this will be
mid-September.
More information will be published on our website within the next few weeks, detailing safety
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measures in place, opening hours, booking systems for access to our reading rooms, as well as
general guidelines for visitors.
We are really looking forward to welcoming you back to our reading rooms. In the meantime, we
encourage you to check out the wealth of digital resources we have available, as well as
our online workshops and events.
Our librarians are still here to help. You can ask a question online using our enquiry form or via
Library Chat. Chat is available 10.00-16.00, Mondays to Fridays.
The map download service from the map images website is operating as normal, with orders being
processed within five working days.
We are only offering only the jpeg download service at present: we are unable to provide print or
photocopying services. See the digital imaging page for jpeg download details.
Statement: 24 June
Following advice from the UK and Scottish Governments on limiting social contact, we have
closed all our buildings to the public — George IV Bridge and Causewayside in Edinburgh, and the
National Library at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow — until further notice.
We hope this will contribute to the effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
This means we have also cancelled all events planned to take place in Library buildings for the
foreseeable future. However, we are running some online events — you can find details on our events
pages.
As our reading rooms are closed, Library members are now unable to order physical items from
Library Search.
However, we encourage you to explore the wealth of digital resources available for research,
learning, entertainment or creative reuse.
Our librarians are still here to help. You can ask a question online using our enquiry form or via
Library Chat. Chat is available 10.00-16.00, Mondays to Fridays.
The map download service from the map images website is operating as normal, with orders being
processed within five working days.
We are only offering only the jpeg download service at present: we are unable to provide print or
photocopying services. See the digital imaging page for jpeg download details.
We will continue to monitor Government advice, and when the situation improves, we will provide
updates on our website and associated social media channels.
For more information about coronavirus in Scotland, please visit the Scottish Government
website.
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Kelvin Hall
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Energy Tnstitute Library website, 15 December 2020
https://knowledge.energyinst.org/services/library
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UPDATED 1 Sept: The EI library in London is temporarily closed to the public, as a precautionary
measure in light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation. The Knowledge Service will still be answering
email queries via email , or via live chats during working hours (09:15-17:00 GMT). Our e-library
is always open for members here: eLibrary , for full-text access to over 200 e-books and millions
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The EI Library, located in central London, holds an extensive collection of material on the energy
industries ranging from oil exploration to petrol retailing, nuclear energy to renewables,
technical to business and dating from the mid-19th century to the present day.
We collect and curate books, refereed journals, government reports, company information, thought
leadership pieces, conference proceedings, directories, statistical publications and textbooks. All
of our material is onsite so can be accessed on the day you visit.
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To browse our collection use the Energy Matrix, one of our Collections, or the search box above.
Location
Energy Institute, 61 New Cavendish Street, London, W1G 7AR
Opening hours
9.15 am - 5.00 pm (UK time), Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays.
All visitors are welcome to the library for free Library facilities include :
· Borrowing items, requesting items, photocopying and inter-library loans
· Research and work spaces
· WiFi access and visitor’s computers
· Access to our collection of periodicals
· Photocopying, printing and scanning facilities
See our FAQs section for details of our fees and charges
Requesting items
If we do not hold an item we can try and borrow it for you from another library, or we may consider
purchasing it. Please e-mail [email protected] giving as much information as possible on the item.
Another great reason to visit the library is to see our amazing painted ceiling dating from 1777,
complete with chariot and mythical beasts...
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Library of Congress, For Researchers - Library of Congress Announces Limited Access to an On-site
Electronic Resource Center for Researchers, 15 December 2020
https://www.loc.gov/about/pandemic-information/for-researchers/
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Library of Congress Announces Limited Access to an On-site Electronic Resource Center for
Researchers
Holiday schedule
The ERC will operate on a modified schedule during the holidays celebrated in November and December.
During the week of November 23-27, the ERC will be open for on-site appointments Monday-Wednesday
from 9:30 am-4:30 pm and will be closed on Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday. Researchers may
reach the ERC
scheduling phone line on Friday, November 27, even though the on-site facility will be closed.
During the week of December 21-25, the ERC will be open for on-site
appointments Monday-Wednesday from 9:30 am-4:30 pm and will be closed on Thursday (Christmas Eve)
and Friday (Christmas Day).
During the week of December 28 – January 1, the ERC will be open for on-
site appointments Monday-Wednesday from 9:30 am-4:30 pm and will be closed on Thursday (New Year’s
Eve) and Friday (New Year’s Day).
Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Library of Congress buildings and facilities are closed to the
public and researchers with reader identification cards. Reading rooms and printed materials remain
unavailable at this time.
However, beginning Monday, September 28, the Library will provide limited access by appointment
only for researchers to access rights restricted digital content and other licensed electronic
resources on-site. The
Library is making these resources available in a temporary Electronic Resources Center.
To confirm an appointment, researchers MUST call (202) 707-3399. A librarian will answer each call
to assign an appointment date and time, discuss available electronic resources on-site, and provide
research guidance.
Confirmed appointments at fixed times of day are required before coming on-site. The temporary
Electronic Resources Center is in the Library’s Madison Building, across the street from the main
Jefferson Building.
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Each appointment is limited to appointment times on the hour, and appointments will be for 1 hour
and 45 minutes.
Additional research outside of the Electronic Resources Center is not available until the Library
fully opens. Due to physical spacing requirements, only one unaccompanied person will be authorized
for each appointment. There are 10 spaces available in the center.
Wear a mask: Everyone must wear a barrier mask or cloth face covering that fully covers the nose
and mouth when arriving at Library buildings and inside the Library, including bathrooms.
Follow social distancing policies: Pay attention to posted signs throughout the corridor leading to
the Electronic Resources Center to ensure physical distancing and other health precautions.
Comply with all health procedures: At the time an appointment is made, health screening information
will be provided before entering.
Disposable keyboard and mouse covers and cleaning wipes will be provided to researchers at the
start of each session. To ensure public safety, the Library has increased cleaning of public spaces
and restrooms. In addition, hand sanitizer stations have been installed, and are available in the
hallway near this limited research workspace.
Researchers coming to the Library from areas outside of the Washington, DC metro area must follow
Washington, D.C.’s Phase 2 requirements, including a 14 day self-quarantine for travelers arriving
from high- risk states. Out-of-area researchers should also review the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention’s travel guidance.
The final decision on providing researchers access to the Library will be made by Friday, September
25, 2020, and the scheduled start may change based on local area and on-site conditions.
Researchers requiring an ADA accommodation for their visit must make a request at least five days
before their planned appointment by contacting [email protected] or (202) 707-6024.
Researchers can also continue to access many Library resources remotely through loc.gov, Ask a
Librarian and Congress.gov.
This page will be updated when there is new information for researchers and access to reading rooms
is available.
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British Library, Becoming a Reader, 30 August 2020
https://web.archive.org/web/20200830165703/https://www.bl.uk/help
/how-to-get-a-reader-pass
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By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. OK For more details of these cookies and
how to disable them, see our cookie policy
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cookies/].
Help
Becoming a Reader
Desks in a British Library reading room.
We’re gradually reopening our spaces and services to keep everyone safe.
Readers will need to pre-book desks and collection items. Find out more about returning to the
Library to research here safely [/web/20200830165703/https://www.bl.uk/visit/reading-rooms] .
We’re reopening Reader Registration gradually to keep everyone safe in the space. Because of
limited capacity, we’ll just be renewing expired passes and will not be able to issue new Reader
passes for the moment. We’re working hard to increase capacity as quickly and as safely as possible
so we’ll let you know as soon as this changes.
At first we will be renewing Readers who are currently unable to return to the Library, or whose
Online Account extensions are near expiry. Find out more about renewing your Reader Pass
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[/web/20200830165703/https://www.bl.uk/help/how-to-extend-or-renew-your-reader-pass] .
We’re continuing to offer as many online services
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the-british-library-during-temporary-closure] as we can so that the British Library remains open to
everyone, wherever you are in the world.
Extend your online account
We’ve made some changes so Readers can extend their online account once their Reader pass has
expired, to keep accessing our available e-resources and pre-order items to view in the
Reading Rooms.
You can now extend your online account for six months by logging into your Online Account
[https://web.archive.org/web/20200830165703/https://newmyaccount.bl.uk/] using your username and
password.
Once you’ve logged in:
Select My Services
Under Reader Registration, choose Edit options
Select Extend
If you need any assistance please contact our Customer Services team at customer- [email protected]
[[email protected]] .
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