These notes are to provide information on the services offered to researchers wishing to use the resources of the Lu Rees Archives. Staffing is on a part-time basis, and research is normally completed within a two-week turnaround period.

Opening Hours

The Lu Rees Archives is staffed part time, 14 hours per week, for approximately 10 months of the year. 

The Administrative Officer's hours are:

Tuesday:       9.00 am - 3.30 pm
Thursday:      9.00 am - 5.30 pm

Email enquiries may be made to lu.rees@canberra.edu.au , Belinda.Gamlen@canberra.edu.au  or Belle.Alderman@canberra.edu.au

Initial research

We recommend that as a first step, you ask us to photocopy the contents listing of the Lu Rees Archives file for any author or illustrator in whom you are interested. The list of authors for whom we have files is available on our Authors and Illustrators page. This will cost a flat fee of $10.00, which must be paid in advance. Some contents sheets are available online free of charge. Please send your query and payment to:

The Lu Rees Archives 
The Library
University of Canberra
ACT 2601

You may telephone (02) 6201 5075 or email the Archives on lu.rees@canberra.edu.au if you are not sure of the procedure. While it is possible for you to leave a message, please note that no long distance return calls can be made from this number if the office is not staffed when you call.

Access to file contents

In many cases, journal articles, books etc will be readily available from library services near you. If this is not the case, your local library can request an inter-library loan of any article listed on the contents list. The request must be sent to the Document Delivery Unit at the University of Canberra Library, mentioning that it is available in Lu Rees.
Alternatively, we can photocopy the file contents for you, which will be charged at a rate of 20 cents per page, plus the time taken to answer your query, which is charged at a rate of $35.16 per hour (University of Canberra UC4). Postage will be charged as appropriate.   

Additional research

Any additional research required will be charged at the rate of $35.16 per hour (University of Canberra UC4) plus 20 cents per page for photocopying. While we cannot give a firm estimate of time required in advance, we would be happy to work up to a nominated amount, such as $40.00.

Payment for additional research

Payment in advance is required, except for open-ended additional research. You will be charged for time actually spent in accessing information. An invoice will be sent with the results. If faxing a request, please post your payment at the same time. Receipts are issued for all payments. The cost of a search may be an allowable tax deduction.

Query Format

Please send your queries by email or post, using the address above. Include in your query questions you need answered, resources you require or services you seek. Be sure to include your contact details, including postal and email addresses and phone numbers.