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mike pen may will know but i would like to think that carn cards still in date will be ok to be used until they expire...however its best to check..mine ran out 18 months ago but like i said i very much doubt if i will be using the library again unless i really had to....total white elephant...
lyn
Bob Davis
Bob Davis
What is a Carn card? Thanks for the heads up on the opening times, because when my wife comes up for one of her NEC Visits (or did pre Covid), I would try to get into the library to do some family tree research, now it looks like I shall just have to rely on Janice and all the other BHF experts for info
Bob
Bob
bob a carn card is something you need to get into the main archives dept...so you need this card to access certain material...as said you need to make an appointment just to go in then you tell them what material you would like them to retrieve from the archives then they will make you another appointment to go and see them...far too long winded for me now...of course you dont need an appointment for looking at electoral rolls and kellys directories things like that as that is in a seperate room...best of luck to anyone wanting to visit and the only advise i can give is do not go up on speck as you wont get into the main archives area without an appointment...
lyn
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Lady Penelope
master brummie
CARN (County Archives Research Network) cards are accepted at other archives as well as Birmingham and you can use your current one until it runs out. I got mine at Warwick RO.
There is no picture on my card Mike. They took my photo when I was at the desk. Sort of waved a gun thing at me - perhaps they'll do the same when you check in. I used my driving licence and debit card as ID but there are lots of other options. You can take your own on a webcam but my laptop is not in position to take photos. I use a large monitor.
Bob, you can use the Birmingham Archives website before you go to see if there is anything on there and then order it so you would only need one appointment. I think you're right though and it's best to ask for help here. I requested three different things yesterday (or thought I had as they all had different numbers) but when the material came it was just one item. It didn't answer any of my questions either!
There is no picture on my card Mike. They took my photo when I was at the desk. Sort of waved a gun thing at me - perhaps they'll do the same when you check in. I used my driving licence and debit card as ID but there are lots of other options. You can take your own on a webcam but my laptop is not in position to take photos. I use a large monitor.
Bob, you can use the Birmingham Archives website before you go to see if there is anything on there and then order it so you would only need one appointment. I think you're right though and it's best to ask for help here. I requested three different things yesterday (or thought I had as they all had different numbers) but when the material came it was just one item. It didn't answer any of my questions either!
rosie
brummie
I doubt if I will use the Library again either, the opening times are ridiculous. I used to love looking at all the shelves, dipping in here and there for snippets and using the microfilms. I think my final straw was those dreadful electrified cabinets where you have to wait for someone to finish before you can close one section and move to another. When I spoke to one of the staff the attitude was "Hard luck, come back later". In a huge new building why wasn't there eough room for accessible shelves? I won't be renewing my Carn card either!
rosie.
rosie.
Keith Myles
New Member
Look up at the Wolfson Centre, Birmingham
The Wolfson Centre Archives are ..."unable to provide a reprographics/copying service:, and I live in North America.
I am looking for a digital copy of the following Inquest:
The Archives' response is "The Archives hold the Inquest for Edward Lee, held on February 13th 1879. The reference number for it is CO 2/1879/A/103, but when making your appointment you can just put the name of the person and the date of the Inquest, we will find it."
If someone is going to visit the Wolfson Centre and can include my request as part of their visit, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
The Wolfson Centre Archives are ..."unable to provide a reprographics/copying service:, and I live in North America.
I am looking for a digital copy of the following Inquest:
The Archives' response is "The Archives hold the Inquest for Edward Lee, held on February 13th 1879. The reference number for it is CO 2/1879/A/103, but when making your appointment you can just put the name of the person and the date of the Inquest, we will find it."
If someone is going to visit the Wolfson Centre and can include my request as part of their visit, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
hello keith such a pity that the library cant email you a copy of the inquest...even at a small charge i dare you would not mind paying it....i am sure we have willing members to help you but unless the format has changed you have to go to the library fill in a request form with the reference number on and then they make you an appointment to go and view the material so that means another trip...i still find it astonishing that they will not email you a copy...so really they are saying that this library is only any use to those who can physically get there...having said that if i were you i would email them or better still phone them up just to confirm that they cant help you
lyn
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Keith Myles
New Member
Thank you for your reply. I have contacted them twice, and they have been consistent with their replies:
"As before unfortunately we are unable to run a reprographics/copying service, and so access to view original registers is by appointment in our Wolfson Centre for Archival Research. An Archives Card is also required on the day of visiting."
Appointments for The Wolfson Centre can be made online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wedn...rchival-research11am-4pm-tickets-261818695767
On the booking form, one can list up to seven references that the Archives can have readied for you.
"As before unfortunately we are unable to run a reprographics/copying service, and so access to view original registers is by appointment in our Wolfson Centre for Archival Research. An Archives Card is also required on the day of visiting."
Appointments for The Wolfson Centre can be made online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wedn...rchival-research11am-4pm-tickets-261818695767
On the booking form, one can list up to seven references that the Archives can have readied for you.
Lady Penelope
master brummie
Hi Keith,
I'm not sure of the rules (they keep changing!) for photographing material for someone else's use but my husband is visiting the library in the next few weeks to do some research for me. If it's at all possible he will photograph your inquest for you and I will email it. I'll let you know and private message you for your email address. When we have researched some things in the past we have had to sign to say that we will not share them. Seems a bit daft when umpteen people can view and copy the same document. I don't think this will apply in your case as it's not copyrighted information.
Lady Penelope
master brummie
Hi Again Keith,
Just had a discussion with my husband and he thinks that, provided the information from the inquest is transposed, there shouldn't be a problem. Therefore, if we can't send you copies of the original documents I will type out the contents for you.
Just had a discussion with my husband and he thinks that, provided the information from the inquest is transposed, there shouldn't be a problem. Therefore, if we can't send you copies of the original documents I will type out the contents for you.
Keith Myles
New Member
Hello Thank you for your assistance in this matter. It is most appreciated. Over the years I've found each Archives to have different procedures and processes, and Birmingham is a challenging one. Thank you again.
Keith Myles
New Member
I believe there is a fee for taking photos of a document. Of course, I would reimburse your expenses. Keith
Lady Penelope
master brummie
Hi Keith,
We've been to the Wolfson Centre today and copied Edward Lee's inquest papers for you. Don't worry about reimbursement - it didn't costs very much at all.
I spoke to the archivist about sharing this material and there was no problem with sending them to you but the images cannot be shared publicly which means I can't put them on the forum. I'm sending you a private message with my email address so if you get in touch I can let you have them.
Stokkie
master brummie
Archives Card
If you have a CARN card then you can continue to use it until it expires. I obtained my Archives Card online and submitted a digital photo. I collected my card from Worcestershire HIVE yesterday (taking two proofs of identity). This card admits me to many archives nationally. The staff in the archive department were friendly and knowledgeable. HIVE is the central Worcester public library and houses the University of Worcester library in one collection. There is an archaeology desk open certain days. I recommend the Archive Card and take a pencil. I recommend the HIVE to any Worcestershire residents with a historical interest. You don't have to live in Worcestershire to use the archive. Archives Card
If you have a CARN card then you can continue to use it until it expires. I obtained my Archives Card online and submitted a digital photo. I collected my card from Worcestershire HIVE yesterday (taking two proofs of identity). This card admits me to many archives nationally. The staff in the archive department were friendly and knowledgeable. HIVE is the central Worcester public library and houses the University of Worcester library in one collection. There is an archaeology desk open certain days. I recommend the Archive Card and take a pencil. I recommend the HIVE to any Worcestershire residents with a historical interest. You don't have to live in Worcestershire to use the archive. Archives Card
