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Copying & Scanning at the WRC


Photocopies & Reproductions

Photocopying & photoduplication requests must be approved by WRC staff in order to protect fragile materials.

  • The physical condition of the materials to be copied is of primary concern and photoduplication that might damage or alter the original in any way is not allowed.
  • Original artworks, or tightly bound, fragile or oversize books cannot be copied on a copying machine. However, these materials can usually be photographed.
  • Please speficy the purpose [study, publication, or exhibition] for which the reproduction is intended.
  • The WRC reserves the right to limit the size of photoduplication orders and to not duplicate an entire archives.
  • The Copyright Law of the United States [Title 17, United States Code] governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials. The WRC reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.
    See Lolly Gasaway's summary of "When Works Pass Into Public Domain".
  • If you plan to publish materials obtained from the WRC,
    please see information on Publishing WRC sources & complete the Permission to Publish form.

PRICE LIST


Photocopies:

Black and white (8.5x11, 8.5x14, 11x17)
  • $ 0.15/ea. for in-house
  • $ 0.25/ea. for outside orders
  • Color (8.5x11, 8.5x14)
  • $2.00/ea.
  • Machine is off-site -- please allow staff 30 minute minimum turnaround time
  • Note: Photocopy orders of more than 50 pages from one collection will accrue an additional $5.00 charge per increment of additional 25 pages.

    Scanned images (of originals 8.5" x 14" or smaller):

    Each scan:
  • Regular rate: $3.00
  • Rice student rate: $2.00
  • Blank cd-rom & image file burning:
  • Regular rate: $1.00/ea. cd-rom
  • Student rate: $0.50/ea. cd-rom
    Sending image file over Rice network or via ftp: Free.
  • Items larger than 8.5" x 14" and larger must be sent out for scanning and are subject to vendor's pricing (current pricing is roughly $13.00 per square foot).
  • Please specify: desired file format (.tiff, .jpg, or .gif); color vs. grayscale; image size, resolution (for ex.: 600 dpi high resolution, 300 medium resolution, 72 dpi low resolution). Ask staff for assistance if needed.
  • Letter size plain paper black and white printouts of scanned images are available at the WRC free of charge. Larger printouts and color printouts are available through professional printing services.
  • RUSH Service: 100% surcharge per item; 5 days or less turnaround; available only as Center schedule permits.

  • Photographic Reproductions:
    Generally, negatives are not available. When negatives are unavailable, a $22.00 charge will be added to the prices below to produce a negative. This negative will remain on file at the Center.
    Black & white prints (glossy or matte)
    8 x10 (or smaller) $12.00
    11 x 14 $17.00
    16 x 20 (or larger) Please ask for current charge
    Color prints
    8 x10 (or smaller) $16.00
    11 x 14 $25.00
    16 x 20 (or larger) Please ask for current charge
    Cruse prints (from scans - no negative needed)
    Glossy or matte
    5 x 7 $14.00
    8 x 10 $20.00
    8.5 x 11 $22.00
    11 x 14 $28.00
    Color slides (35 mm)
    From unbound & bound material $10.00
    Duplicate slide $ 1.50
    Prints from slides
    8 x 10 $22.00
    8 x 10 (machine print) $ 9.00
    11 x 14 $35.00
    Color transparencies
    8.5 x 11 $ 7.00

    All charges are subject to change without notice.
    [Our prices directly reflect those of our local photo lab.]
    There may be an additional charge for pick-up and delivery of materials to be duplicated, as well as $3.00 shipping and handling on all mail orders.
    Please contact staff for turnaround time estimates on specific orders.

    Checks and money orders should be made payable to Rice University.


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