Conditions for inspection of public records and use of facilities
6 Conditions for inspection of public records and use of facilities
A public user must not behave in a manner disruptive to other users, including through the disruptive use of a personal device.
A public user must not behave in a manner that is aggressive, offensive or otherwise unacceptable to other users and Public Record Office staff members.
A public user must not behave in a manner that intentionally damages facilities provided by the Public Record Office.
A public user must not access offensive material, including pornography, on any device while in the Reading Room.
A public user must not behave in a manner that may damage any public record in the custody of the Public Record Office, including, but not limited to—
leaning or writing on records; and
marking records; and
folding records anew; and
tracing from records.
A public user must not bring into the Reading Room any item—
that may damage any public record in the custody of the Public Record Office, including, but not limited to, pens, food and drink; or
within which a public record may be concealed, including, but not limited to, bags, containers, clipboards, folders and plastic sleeves; or
reasonably capable of interfering with the preservation and security of any public record in the custody of the Public Record Office.
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