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Frequently asked questions

We deal with hundreds of emails every week and are, unfortunately, not always able to respond to all enquiries. Please check if your question is answered below before contacting us.

Can I publish something from your publications or collections in my work?

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If you plan to use the image in a presentation then there is no need to request permission, we just ask that you let people know where the image is from for their own notes. If you wish to disseminate the image in another format (i.e. books, article, website, exhibition, TV, etc.) then you would follow the instructions here. We do not charge for scholarly use, but you would need to demonstrate that it is not commercial in nature.

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Can I request library book/article scans?

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The EES London library is free to use for EES members, members of partner organisations, and students. See our library information page for more details about library access. Scans of articles or short sections of books (up to 10% or one complete chapter, as per UK copyright laws) can be made while visiting.

If you, however, would like a scan of an article or short section of a book to be sent to you by the EES Librarian, there will be a digitisation fee of £25+VAT per item to be paid in advance of scanning (if you would like the item printed and posted, there will be additional postage fees). Please ensure that the requested items are in the EES library (consult the library catalogue here) before you email [email protected] with your scan request. 

Please pay your digitisation fee here.

Published: 9th August, 2021

Updated: 15th February, 2022

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Can I work on one of your archaeological projects?

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The Society does not determine the team members of projects that it supports, this is up to the Project Director. You might consider approaching them directly. You will find a list of supported projects and their directors here.

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Can you help me locate an item in a museum?

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Over our history we have conducted surveys and excavations at over 150 sites in Egypt and Sudan and published over 350 volumes relating to the results of this work. During this time, thousands of artefacts were distributed to museums around the world. You will find a lot more information in our Archive and in the museums themselves. You should also consult the Artefacts of Excavation website which includes digital versions of our distribution archive, or Scattered Finds by Dr Alice Stevenson (UCL). 

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Do you have the book I need in your library?

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We cannot respond to every enquiry we receive about our library collection. Our library catalogue is available online here. If the book is in our catalogue, then it should be on our open shelves and will not need to be requested in advance. Our library is open Monday-Wednesday, 10:30-16:30. EES Members, members of our partner institutions, and students receive free access, non-members can pay a £5-day rate for library access. Further details about visiting our library can be found here. 

Published: 13th March, 2020

Updated: 22nd March, 2021

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How do I find out about the events you are running?

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Details of our events are available on our website here. We also promote them on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

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How do I renew my subscription?

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You can follow the links available on our membership pages here. Our membership year runs from 1st April to 31st March and you will be asked to renew during March, regardless of when you join in the year. If you joined after 1st January, then we usually count this toward the next subscription year, effectively giving you three months free!

Rejoin here

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I added JEA-online to my membership subscription; how do I access this?

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We will send your contact details to our partners at SAGE. They will then contact you with log in details and information about accessing the JEA back catalogue online. This can take a few weeks to process. If you require any articles in the meantime, then send an email to [email protected] requesting the article you need including your membership number, the year of publication, article title and author, and page range (if known). We can send you a pdf while you wait for your access to be arranged.

Access JEA-online here

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I have a question about my research, who can I contact?

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We do not have capacity to perform research on your behalf. If we receive a research request, then we will not ordinarily respond. If you are a member then we would recommend that you visit our library to consult published works. Otherwise, you may consider attending one of our events or those of our Local Society partners to consult with their members and speakers.

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I have to cancel my event booking; can I get a refund?

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We can offer refunds if you cancel your booking more than 3 weeks in advance of the event and we are able to resell your place. If a resale is not possible or you cancel too close to the event, then we cannot guarantee a refund.

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I joined late in the year; do I really have to renew on 1st April?

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Yes, our membership year runs from 1st April to 31st March and you will be asked to renew during March, regardless of when you join in the year. If you joined after 1st January, then we usually count this toward the next subscription year, effectively giving you three months free!

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Updated: 13th March, 2020

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I need to consult something in your archive, how do I do this?

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Please visit our Archive page in order to submit a ‘Material request form’. Appointments to see archive material should be booked at least three weeks in advance.

Published: 13th March, 2020

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I think I pay by Direct Debit, FuturePay, or standing order; how would I know?

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Check your bank statements to see if this payment left your account last year (this should be around 1st April). If you pay by Direct Debit, then this should look like ‘Charity donation’ and paid into our account with CAF Bank. If you are concerned then contact us, otherwise wait until the renewal period and see if the payment leaves your account automatically. Don’t panic, we certainly do not want to lose your support, so we will send you a polite reminder later in the year if your payment is not received.

Please note: Your bank statement will not say 'EES' or 'The Egypt Exploration Society' if you pay by Direct Debit. It will look like ‘Charity donation’ and will be paid into our account with CAF Bank. If you are unsure whether the payment you've made is for us, then feel free to contact us at any time.

If you would like to set up a Direct Debit then download and return the form here.  

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I’d like to take out a membership subscription for my institution, how can I do that?

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We do not handle institutional membership at the EES. These subscriptions are dealt with by our partners at Bloomsbury (for GRM) and Sage (for JEA). If you wish to purchase Egyptian Archaeology magazine, then individual copies can be purchased from our online shop. Please do not email us to order volumes as we are unable to process orders this way. All orders should be placed through our website, or those of our partners.

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I’ve selected multiple items on your web shop but cannot progress to payment, what should I do?

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We can only mail packages less than 5kg. If your order weighs more than this then please contact us so that we can discuss postage requirements and arrange payment.

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