Special Collections and Archives
will copy paper records, images, and photographs from its
collections with the understanding that such image copies are
intended for use by the requester. No copying will be done
in violation of the copyright law or donor
restrictions.
Special Collections at the
University of Rhode Island Library will determine the best means
of reproduction and advise the requestor how the copying will be
processed. The reproduced image or photocopy must not be
further reproduced.
There will be a limit of 100 pages per project.
There is a 30 page copy limit on
copyrighted material.
All materials will be copied or
scanned by a staff member. Material in Special Collections does
not circulate and therefore may not be taken out of the Unit for
copying.
Only photographs and pictorial
materials may be scanned. Optical Character Recognition for
textual materials is not a service this Unit will provide.
We will not copy or scan fragile or
brittle material or material in which duplication might cause
damage to the original. Oversized items may not copied if larger
than 11 inches by 17 inches or scanned if larger than 8 inches by
12 inches.
The Special Collections Unit reserves
the right to reject any request for scanning which would place an
undue burden on the resources and staff of the Unit.
Photographic reproduction of
negative or positive photographs is performed at a commercial
firm. All fees charged are based upon the normal rates established
by the commercial firm contracted for such services. Fees for this
service are dependent on the size of the image requested. If a
negative of a photograph does not exist, the researcher will be
charged for the production of the negative which will be kept by
Special Collections.
The use of personal cameras,
scanners, or copy devices may be permitted depending upon
feasibility and preservation considerations. Prior permission of
the staff is required.
Fees are incurred in providing these
services. Please refer to our fee
schedule.
