I have used the National Library a few times, and even last year, did not need a reader's ticket if I was just going to use microfilms of parish records. If that is still the case, anyone wanting to look at filmed records can just sign in at the desk upstairs (as soon as you go in the door) and fill out the form for films. I think if you want books retrieved you probably need a reader's ticket, and if you want to use the Manuscript Room, you definitely need a Reader's ticket. The person I traveled with used to have a passport picture taken back here in the US and ran off the from online. She then presented both to get a Reader's Ticket. She now just has everything done at the library. Jan