Under Part 6 of the State Records Act 1998, public access to the University's records is restricted for 30 years after the record is created.

Public access to records over 30 years old will be based on the access directions lodged with State Records. The access directions that relate to UTS can be accessed on the Register of Access Directions webpage.

Access to UTS Archives by members of the public

If a member of the public wishes to access the University's Archives, an Application to Use University Archives form (84K PDF) must be completed and lodged with University Records.

Access, if approved, will be provided in accordance with the Conditions of Access specified on the application form.

Access to the Archives is via appointment only. Applicants without an appointment will be provided with the application form, but a future appointment to access the records, if approved, will need to be scheduled.

Access to UTS Archives by staff

Staff are able to access records that were created by their area, or for functions for which they are now responsible (see Retrieving records from UTS Archives). If a staff member wishes to access records created by another area, permission must be obtained from the faculty/unit responsible for the records, in writing, prior to access being granted. Records required under subpoena or warrant, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, by the Legal Office or the Risk and Assessment Unit, may be exempt from this requirement.

Staff requiring access to other archival records for their own purposes, such as private research, will need to apply in line with the requirements for members of the public.

For more information, contact the UTS Archive staff.