At the end of October 2023, the British Library was subject to a major cyber-attack, which disrupted access to electronic Legal Deposit (eLD) content. A large-scale exercise was subsequently undertaken to check the integrity of the vast core eLD dataset. This led to the development of a new secure interface for accessing eLD content collected prior to October 2023 (excluding the UK Web Archive, which remains unavailable).
The ELD SOLO Browser is an interim solution with reasonable functionality for searching, citation, and printing. Use this guide to make the most of navigating and using eLD content.
Can I save an article/chapter to a memory stick?
No. Downloading of this content is not permitted under the current legislation.
Can I take a photograph or a screenshot of the item on the screen?
No. The use of cameras (including camera phones) or other digital tools to take images are not permitted under the current legislation.
Can I email an article to myself or others?
No. Downloading of this content is not permitted under the current legislation.