Archival Access Policy

• The Archive provides open access. But no material can be borrowed. All reproduction work is done through the archives.
• Manuscript materials may be used only in the archival reading room. No manuscript can be taken out without the specific permission of the Officer in Charge of the archives.
• The digital objects and archival descriptions can be accessed online at any time for research purposes.
• Physical copies of a manuscript can only be accessed with the librarian's permission on request from Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM. Request for the material in advance and submit to the archives@iiap.res.in. Request Form can be downloaded here: Archives Request form
• The IIA Archives reserves the right to refuse to grant permission or provide photographic reproduction services to individuals who have not complied with filling up the duly signed copyright form.
• The Copyright Act of India (1957, Section 52) makes provision for the making of photocopies and other reproductions of copyright materials under certain conditions. As per this, Archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction, provided it is used for private study, scholarship, or research.
• IIA reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order for photographs/images in its collection if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would violate copyright law.
• As a policy, a reproduction fee may be levied according to the individual request.