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 limited functionality; for example, some of the tools and icons do not work properly.
Restoring access was deemed necessary despite these shortcomings. Fortunately, a project is underway to develop an improved version of the player. More information will be shared in due course.
You can print out from the viewing screen if an item is in PDF format. Click on the print icon on the far right of the screen below the blue bar. You will then print out in the normal way using your PCAS account. Standard PCAS charges apply.
You will not be able to view the ELD SOLO Browser content remotely. If you not on library premises and require material from a PDF item you will need to access the Print and Deliver service from SOLO. There is a standard £2 charge for electronic Legal Deposit material printed using the Print and Deliver service.
Once you have signed in you will be able to use the Print and Deliver service to print out electronic Legal Deposit material that is in ePUB format.
Click on the Print & Deliver option, a proforma self populated with your name and card number will appear. Fill in your postal address and what you would like to copy. Sign the copyright declaration and submit.
you will then see the following message
There is a flat rate charge of £2 for all eLD print & deliver requests. The Bodleian Libraries are required under copyright legislation to make a charge for copies made from eLD material. For more information please see the 'Print and Deliver' information page. You will not be able to view the ELD SOLO Browser content remotely. If you require a material from a ePUB item you will need to access the Print and Deliver service from SOLO.
How much am I allowed to print from electronic Legal Deposit material?
This copy is protected by the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988. You are legally responsible for any copies made. Under this legislation the following limits are applicable:
You must only make a single copy, and this should not be further copied.
The copy can only be used for research or private study (neither of which may be for a commercial purpose), or for criticism, review and news reporting and the source of all copies must be acknowledged.
You will not be able access the ELD SOLO Browser to view content remotely. You will be able to view eLD records in SOLO and use the Print and Deliver service for all eLD material. The Print and Deliver option on an eLD item will not appear until you are signed into SOLO. There is a flat rate charge of £2 for all eLD print & deliver requests
Scanning, downloading, emailing a digital copy is not permitted under the current legislation.