Wright State University

Ask an Archivist


Research, Image, and Use Requests

Photocopying | Public Records Requests | Research Requests | Scanning and Printing Fees | Film & Audio Reproduction | Delivery Options | Use of Materials | How to Place an Order | Copyright

Photocopying

Staff mediated requests require complete citation.

$.25 per page

$5.00 postage and handling for mailed requests

back to top


Public Records Requests

Public records requests with exact citations are available for the cost of the copies plus postage. Public records requests without an exact citation may be subject to a research fee of $10 per half hour in addition to the cost of copies and postage.

back to top


Research Requests

The research fee is $20.00 per hour plus postage & handling, and 25¢ per photocopy.

Requests are charged in half hour increments, with a minimum fee of $10.00 plus postage & handling, and 25¢ per photocopy. Please fill out our online research request form.

back to top


Scanning and Printing Fees

Scanning setup fee $10.00
Prints $10.00 (up to 8" x 12" size)
Electronic image files  
High Resolution tiff file $10.00 per image(above 300 dpi)
Low Resolution jpeg/pdf $5.00 per image (300 dpi and below)
Textual pdf documents $5.00 per 10 pages

Bulk Scanning Fees

Bulk Scanning fees apply to orders of 50 images and above

Orders of 50-100 images scanned and or printed (20% discount)
Prints $8.00 (up to 8" x 12" size)
Electronic image files  
High Resolution tiff file $8.00 per image (above 300 dpi)
Low Resolution jpeg/pdf $4.00 per image (300 dpi and below)
Textual pdf documents $4.00 per 10 pages

Orders of 101-500 images scanned and or printed (30% discount)
Prints $7.00 (up to 8" x 12" size)
Electronic image files  
High Resolution tiff file $7.00 per image (above 300 dpi)
Low Resolution jpeg/pdf $3.50 per image (300 dpi and below)
Textual pdf documents $3.50 per 10 pages

Orders of 501-1000 images scanned and or printed (40% discount)
Prints $6.00 (up to 8" x 12" size)
Electronic image files  
High Resolution tiff file $6.00 per image (above 300 dpi)
Low Resolution jpeg/pdf $3.00 per image (300 dpi and below)
Textual pdf documents $3.00 per 10 pages

Orders of 1001 and above images scanned and or printed (50% discount)
Prints $5.00 (up to 8" x 12" size)
Electronic image files  
High Resolution tiff file $5.00 per image (above 300 dpi)
Low Resolution jpeg/pdf $2.50 per image (300 dpi and below)
Textual pdf documents $2.50 per 10 pages

Delivery methods are determined by image file size and quantity.
Reference images are less than 300 dpi. Hi-Resolution images are over 300 dpi

back to top


Film and Audio Reproduction

CD $5.00
DVD $5.00
AUDIO TAPE $5.00
VHS $25.00
BETA $75.00

Note: If original film has not been transferred to DVD or VHS, the cost for transfer is additional and varies with film length.

back to top


Delivery Options

Electronic or URL delivery at no additional charge
Mailed on DVD is $5 per DVD for shipping/handling in addition to image cost
Mailed on CD is $5 per CD for shipping/handling in addition to image cost

back to top


Use of Materials

We request that credited use state "Courtesy of Special Collections and Archives, Wright State University"

Credited Use and for Distribution

Still Images/Film $100.00 first image/film (in addition to reproduction fees)
$50.00 each image/film thereafter (in addition to reproduction fees)

Circulation Fees

Circulation above 500,000 or
Broadcast
$500.00 per order (in addition to reproduction fees

Uncredited Use and for Distribution

$200.00 per order (in addition to reproduction, use, and circulation fees)

back to top


How to Place an Order:

Requests typically are filled within 7-10 business days. Rush options are available for an additional 50% charge to the original total.

To place a request, please e-mail us, or call 937-775-2092 with the following information:

  • Name and contact information
  • Reference Number for the image(s). (This may be the collection name, box and folder number).
  • Format and Size needed (print or digital file, size, resolution)
  • Delivery preference
  • Project description
  • Date needed

back to top

Copyright:

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, US Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.  Under conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction.  One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.  If a user makes a request for, or later uses a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement.   This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgement, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.   See additional information on copyright for primary sources.

back to top

Contact Us | Need Help? | Accessibility Information