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Key proposals of ‘Kew 2008’

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. Key issues raised by readers.

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Key proposals of ‘Kew 2008’

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Increased seat capacity at Kew

  4. 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

  5. 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?

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