In the reading room of the CZA,
there are computers for use by the visitors. One can carry out searches in the
various databases of the Archives. Some of the material is scanned and may also
be viewed on the reading room computers. If the files are not scanned, they can
be ordered from the storerooms.
- Most of the photographs, posters,
handbills, and maps are scanned and can be viewed on the computers in the
reading room. It is also possible to view them as thumbnails on the CZA website.
It is possible to order from the storerooms un-scanned maps, but not un-scanned
photographs.
- Some of the files are scanned and
can be viewed on the reading room computers. Scanned files cannot be ordered from the storerooms.
- There may be access restrictions on files at the donator's request or because of privacy matters. Requests for the review of those
files must be directed to the archivist on duty in the reading room. Permission
to review the files will be given only after examining each request.
- Researchers may use their
personal digital camera or mobile phone to photograph documents or the
computer screen (in the case of scanned documents), for free.
- Researchers may receive digital
copies of scanned and un-scanned documents via email, for a fee (working copies
only, not for publication purposes). The costs of the various ways of
receiving copies of archival material are detailed in the price list.
- Researchers may not request
photocopies of articles and pictures from the volumes in the Newspaper
Collection or the Library Collection, but it is possible to photograph them
with a digital camera.
Rules of conduct in the
reading room:
- Only a laptop (without a bag), a
camera or a scanner, and writing equipment may be
brought into the reading
room. Other equipment should be placed on the shelves near
the archivist on
duty.
- Silence must be maintained in the
reading room. Mobile telephone calls in the reading
room and the corridor are
strictly prohibited. The mobile telephones may be activated
on
"vibrate" only.
- Food or drink may not be brought
into the reading room. There are seating areas near
the
elevators for guests to eat and make phone calls.