Reproduction Options

Researchers may request reproductions of materials in MARBL collections to use in personal research. The Library will not copy materials if doing so would violate copyright law or donor restrictions or risks damaging the materials. MARBL reserves the right to set limits on the amount of copying it will undertake. The Library charges fees for reproductions in order to offset the cost of producing the copies.

Researchers wishing to publish, broadcast, perform, or exhibit from materials owned by MARBL must request separate written permission from MARBL and the copyright holder, if any.
Learn more about requesting permission to publish

Personal cameras


Researchers who visit MARBL may request permission to use personal cameras to photograph materials for personal use in research. In some cases, copyright law or other restrictions may prohibit the use of cameras with particular materials. Researchers must turn off the camera’s flash and silence any camera sounds.

Download application for permission to use a personal camera
View a handout regarding using personal digital cameras in special collections

Requesting reproductions


All other reproduction work will be done by Library staff. Requests may be denied if the item is too fragile or too large to be scanned with available equipment, or if the size of the request will place an unreasonable strain on available staff resources.

Reproduction orders are done in the order in which they are received.

  • For photocopies, copies are generally mailed within three weeks.
  • For all other reproduction requests, copies are generally mailed within one month.

Photocopy fee schedule:

  • Onsite request for photocopies: $0.25 per page
  • Offsite request for photocopies: $0.50 per page
  • Additional charge per 100 pages: $5.00
  • If materials are needed in less than three weeks, rush fees may apply
  • Shipping and handling charges: $5.00 (minimum) or actual cost

Download request for photocopies from books and other cataloged items
Download request for photocopies from manuscript collections

Fees for audiovisual orders:

  • Per image fee for scanning: $10.00
  • Per reel of microfilm: $40.00
  • Per audio CD (70 min): $20.00
  • Per DVD: $20.00
  • Large order fees may apply
  • If materials are needed in less than four weeks, rush fees may apply
  • Shipping and handling charges: $5.00 (minimum) or actual cost

Download request for digital images
Download request for audio recordings or moving images