The Archives Reading Room is open to the scholarly public. Researchers may also submit initial research inquiries by phone or email.
The Archives’ services include photocopying and electronic reproduction of images and text. Permission for publication is available for one-time, non-exclusive use.
All fee-based services require prepayment by credit card.
When publication is intended, an application for publication rights for any material quoted or reproduced from the University Archives must be submitted to the Archivist in writing.
Reproduction Requests
Researchers wanting copies of documents for research purposes may request paper or digital copies to be made by the University Archives’ staff, or use their own digital device (camera, smartphone, tablet, etc.) to photograph documents provided no flash is used. Researchers who wish to use their own devices must first receive permission from a staff member. The University Archives reserves the right to refuse reproduction requests – either by University Archives’ staff or researchers – which may threaten the preservation of the documents.
Researchers may request on-demand digitization of University Archives material for up to 100 PDF pages for free or 15 JPG/TIF images for free. For requests over 100 PDF pages or 15 images, the fees are $0.35 per PDF page or $1.00 per JPG/TIF image. Patrons will receive an invoice for each order. Before the order can be completed, patrons must approve the amount being charged and remit payment.
For more information, please consult the Kislak Center’s “Placing an Order” webpage.
Requests for Permission to Publish
Requests for permission to publish are to be submitted to the Archives by mail, fax and email. The applicant must specify the title of the piece, publisher, intended print run, and publication date. The fees and permission are granted for one-time, non-exclusive use. Additional printings such as electronic formats, international editions, or book clubs, require further permissions and fees. The permission to publish is not effective until the applicant receives, signs, and returns the permission contract.
Supplying a photocopy is not an authorization to publish. Photocopies are provided for scholarship and research purposes only and may not be further reproduced.
The University Archives complies with United States copyright law (U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, 90 Stat 2541; U.S. Code Title 17). It is understood that the copyright law of the United States governs the making of photocopies and reproductions of copyrighted material. It is therefore understood that the publishing party assumes all responsibility for obtaining permission for use of any material where copyrights, literary property rights, or other forms of ownership of intellectual property may apply, in conformance with the provisions of the United States copyright law.
The fee is waived for non-profit institutions. All non-profits, however, must provide suitable documentation such as a letter of identification.
| Usage Fees | |
|---|---|
| Commercial publication | $100.00 per item |
| Commercial publication, cover or endpaper | $350.00 |
Research Services
A flat fee of $15.00 is charged for any research requests requiring photocopies and less than an hour to complete. All research requests requiring more than an hour are subject to an additional $25.00 per hour charge and any reproduction requests. The Archives is unable to provide extended research assistance.
Researchers may email the Archives to submit initial research inquiries.
Copyright Regulations
The Copyright law of the United States (U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, 90 Stat 2541; U.S. Code Title 17) governs the making of photocopies and reproductions of copyrighted material. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission for use of any material where copyrights, literary property rights, or other forms of ownership of intellectual property may apply, in conformance with the provisions of the United States Copyright law. PHOTOCOPIES ARE PROVIDED FOR SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY NOT BE FURTHER REPRODUCED.
Supplying a photocopy is not an authorization to publish. When publication is intended, an application for publication rights for any material quoted or reproduced from the University Archives must be submitted to the Archivist in writing.