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Key proposals of ‘Kew 2008’
• Maintain and integrate FRC services at Kew
• Add value through integration
• Expand reading rooms, restaurant, cloakroom, toilets
• Re-design services in line with user views
• More welcoming environment, more help for first timers
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Key issues raised by readers
• Location – and parking• Is there enough space at Kew?• Security measures and reader registration• Reading room environment• Map and large document reading room• Preserve FRC qualities and services• Don’t ditch the microfilms• Free access to online services in central London• Future of GRO services
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Increased seat capacity at Kew
Now:Kew/FRC Future:Kew
Computers 185 217
Microfilm/fiche 101 (in use) 101
Documents 334 376
(16 extra camera stands)
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Timetable• 9 October: appoint contractor• 23 October-14 May: moves, refurbishment,
building works, phased closures in reading rooms• 1-16 December: closed to public• 17 December – early March: reduced capacity in
Document reading room• week beginning 21 January: some days closed to
public• 15 March: closure of FRC• 25 March: full FRC service available at Kew
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What next?
• Regular updates and advice about disruptions and closure
web site
notices at FRC and Kew
external user organisations• Please check situation before visiting• Any questions or comments?