Overview

The Kheel Center may provide duplicates (photocopies or scans) of materials from its collections subject to the following conditions:

  • The supplying of copies or permission to copy are granted as aids to research only and do not imply the right to publish or deposit with another institution. Individuals acquiring facsimiles in any form are responsible for copyright clearance. See the guidelines from Cornell University Library Collections.
  • Only materials that are in good physical condition will be duplicated. The Center reserves the right to refuse duplication orders if, in the opinion of the staff, the item would be harmed by the process, or the request is not in keeping with donor agreements or other restrictions.
  • Some collections may be restricted, and the material can only be accessed and/or duplicated with the express permission of the donor.
  • Entire collections cannot be duplicated.
  • Fragile documents MUST be copied by staff members ONLY. There is no additional cost for this service.
  • The use of personal scanners is conditional to the permission of the staff. Hand-held scanners are not allowed.

Payment and Pricing

Text

  • $0.50 per page, PDF

Photographs

  • $5.00 per existing scan
  • $15.00 per scan 600 dpi TIFF
  • $45.00 oversized Items (over 12x17")

Audiovisual (AV):

  • MP3 of audio/MP4 of video: $10 per file (already digitized)
  • Digitize VHS/Cassette tape through DCAPS: $75
  • MP4 of film reel: $75

Service Fees

  • Normal (usually 3-4 weeks): $10 per order
  • Rush (less than 1 week): $20 per order

Requesting Scans

Once you have clicked the Request button, the request form in your Special Collections Account will be pre-populated with information about the item(s) you are requesting. If requesting from a finding aid, you will be asked to select a Request type.

Select Request Item for Scanning to request a digital copy of the item(s). Please complete the order form, indicating your preferred format (PDF, TIFF, MP3, etc.), delivery method, and service level (normal or rush).

See Requesting Materials for more information.