Photocopying and Low Resolution Scans

Special Collections provides its customers with several different photographic and digital services. 

• Photocopies
• Using personal digital cameras
• Low resolution scanning
• High resolution digital scans for use in published work

General Policies

• All duplication requests will be reviewed by Special Collections staff.

• Use of any copyrighted work beyond fair use must first have written permission from the rights owner.

• It is the sole responsibility of the customer to determine Fair Use and obtain any necessary permissions.

• The sale of a reproduction by the Enoch Pratt Free Library does not constitute permission to display, distribute, or publish, the material. To obtain permission to publish a library work please check out our Copyright and Duplication Services.

Photocopies

• Materials will be photocopied by Special Collections staff.
• 10 cents per page b/w photocopies, 50 cents for color.
• Payment must be made at the circulation desk in the Central Hall.
• Some materials are too fragile to be copied, or may require additional time (24hrs) to properly handle the scanning.

Digital Cameras

• Digital cameras are allowed in the reading room for research purposes only.
• Permission must be requested from the Special Collections librarian.
• Staff will take into consideration condition and copyright considerations before granting permission.

Low Resolution Scanning for Research

• Low resolution scans (175ppi) are available for purchase for personal research only.
• Files will be emailed to customer within 3-5 business days.
• Cost is $10.00 per scanned item.
• Some materials may be unavailable for scanning due to condition or copyright considerations.