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itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"> <div class="main-content-block-inner cntr-blk grid_61 w-bg clearfix">  <div class="main-column grid_40"> <div class="main-column-inner">  <div class="text-block p-l-1col"> </div> <div class="image-block"> <img class="lazy" src="/web/20210731203254im_/https://www.bl.uk/britishlibrary/resources/global/images/dummy-16-9.png" data-original="/britishlibrary/~/media/bl/global/help%20pages/reading_room.jpg?w=624&h=351&hash=CDA08922507A27E816F227EA60F71326" alt="Desks in a British Library reading room."/><noscript><img src="/web/20210731203254im_/https://www.bl.uk/britishlibrary/~/media/bl/global/help%20pages/reading_room.jpg?w=624&h=351&hash=CDA08922507A27E816F227EA60F71326" alt="Desks in a British Library reading room."></noscript> <figcaption itemprop="caption">Desks in a British Library reading room. </figcaption> </div> <div class="text-block p-l-1col"> <p class="standfirst"> Pre-book an appointment to become a Reader. </p> </div>  <div 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registration on site you won't be able to pre-order collection items to view. Collection items must be ordered at least 48 hours in advance and can't be ordered on the day. As soon as you have completed your Reader Registration you will be able to view electronic items via the Reading Room PCs and pre-order items for a later visit. </p> <p>Lost, forgotten or need to renew your Reader Pass? No problem, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210731203254/https://www.bl.uk/help/how-to-extend-or-renew-your-reader-pass">find out how to replace it</a>.</p> <ul> <li>At the moment we can only process a small number of passes at a time so we can maintain social distancing, so please bear with us if you can’t make an appointment right away. We’ll add more as soon as we can</li> <li>Appointments are free of charge and need to be booked through our Box Office. If you haven’t booked a ticket from the Library before, you will need set up a Box Office account. This is different to your Reader account and you can set one up the first time you book</li> <li>You will need to bring identification documents with you to become a Reader. Find out more about <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210731203254/https://www.bl.uk/help/what-documentation-to-bring-to-register-as-a-reader">what to bring</a></li> <li>If you’d like to visit the Reading Rooms on the same day as your appointment you’ll need to <a href="/web/20210731203254/https://www.bl.uk/visit/reading-rooms">book a separate Reading Room ticket</a> <span style="color: black;">and pre-order collection items to consult</span></li> <li>If you will need any assistance during your appointment, like translation services or access needs, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance by emailing <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210731203254/mailto:reader-registration@bl.uk">reader-registration@bl.uk</a></li> </ul> <p>Once you’ve completed your registration you will receive a Reader Pass, subject to the Library's <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210731203254/https://www.bl.uk/about-us/terms-and-conditions/terms-of-use-of-the-british-library-reader-services">Conditions of Use</a>.</p> <p><strong>Unable to attend?</strong> Please let us know by emailing <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20210731203254/mailto:boxoffice@bl.uk">boxoffice@bl.uk</a> as they can reallocate your appointment and give more researchers the opportunity to renew. </p> <p><strong>We’re reopening gradually to keep everyone safe</strong>, find out more about how we’re <a href="/web/20210731203254/https://www.bl.uk/visit/keeping-everyone-safe">welcoming you back safely</a>.   </p> </div> </div> </div>   <aside class="rh-column grid_20 "> <div class="links-block clearfix"> <h2 class="block-title p-b-1col">How to guides</h2> <div class="pnl-column p-t-1-col p-r-1col"> <div class="pnl"> <div class="pnl-inner"> <div class="pnl-txt"> <h3 class="pnl-title"><a 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