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Reader Application Forms

  • Please note that you are required to identify collections and items relevant to your research before submitting a Reader Application. See Before Your Visit for advice.
  • Applications must be submitted well in advance of proposed research.
  • An e-Form is available for submission in electronic format, or there is a version for printing and submission on paper. Readers must also read and agree to the Rules and Conditions of access

Download: Reader Application Form - Electronic Version CCCA

Instructions for e-Form:

1) Download e-Form to your device/PC 
2) Open e-Form with Adobe Acrobat Reader 
3) Complete e-Form in full (electronically using your keyboard)
4) Save your e-Form on to your device/PC using your own file title
5) Email us a copy of your saved e-Form to archivist@corkcity.ie

Note: The e-Version should not be printed (see Print version below if you prefer to print and fill the Form in by hand)

  • Registration is not complete until original current photographic identification, plus official proof of address, are supplied at your first appointment
  • Written proof of researcher credentials and research purpose, such as an academic referral, may also be required.
  • There is no charge to register

Download Form for printing: Reader Application Form Print Version CCCA

1) Download Print version Form to your device/PC
2) Open and Print the Form on paper using Adobe Acrobat Reader (A4 size, landscape, total is 2 pages)
3) Complete the Form in full using a pen.
4) Return the original of your Form by post, or, a copy of the Form by scan/photo email to archivist@corkcity.ie
5) If you submit a copy, you must bring your original signed Form with you to your first appointment please.

  • Registration is not complete until original current photographic identification, plus official proof of address, are supplied at your first appointment
  • Written proof of researcher credentials and research purpose, such as an academic referral, may also be required.
  • There is no charge to register

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