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Request Copies of SCRC Materials

Due to the fragile and rare nature of the materials held by the SCRC, all duplication is performed by staff members.
While we make every attempt to accommodate duplication requests, making copies is inherently stressful to the originals. For this reason we’ve established limits to balance researchers’ needs with our obligation to preserve these resources. Depending on the condition, size, and quantity of materials requested, the SCRC reserves the right to refuse a copying order if, in its judgment,

  • fulfillment of the order would damage the item,
  • involve violation of U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U. S. Code) [more information about copyright issues],
  • require reproduction of a major part of a book or archives collection (we will not reproduce more than 20 percent of any book, manuscript, or collection),
  • or entail the use of excessive staff time and resources.

Cameras use is allowed in the reading room. Please review our camera use policy.  
For some collections, we require use of microfilm or digital copies in place of originals when film or digital copies are available and the originals are at risk.

Duplication fees and payment


  • All requests must be accompanied by a signed Reproduction Request Form.
  • All orders must be paid in advance. We accept payment by cash, check, or credit card.
  • Please make checks payable to "Temple University" and write SCRC in the memo line.  
  • International postage will be added at time of request.
  • If you wish to pay by credit card, there is a $15 minimum charge. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, or JCB. To complete a credit card transaction, please call us at 215-204-8257, during business hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Please do not leave credit card information on a voicemail or in an email.

All requests must be accompanied by a signed Reproduction Request Form.  International postage will be added at time of request.

Photocopies

Photocopy rates:    
  • $.25/page, selected by patron
  • $.35/page, mail order/ selected by staff, up to 100 copies
  • $.40/page, mail order/selected by staff, up to 200 copies
Postage Rates:     
  • up to 15 pages: $1.50                                          
  •  up to 25 pages: $1.75                                                                        
  • up to 50 pages: $2.50                                                                        
  • up to 100 pages: USPS rate                                                           
  
Rush turnaround for photographic, cassette, or video duplication may be available for a 50% additional charge with advance payment.  Please contact SCRC staff for terms and costs.

Digital Scans


Images will be scanned at 600 dpi or less and at the original size. 
TIFF and JPEG formats are available.                                                        

  • JPEG files may be transmitted by email - Scan per image: $5.00
  • TIFF images via TUSafeSend - Scan per image: $5.00
  • TIFF images may be sent on CD-ROM - CD-ROM & Postage: $5.00 / $10.00

STUDENT RATES (elementary school through graduate school):
First 10 image prints or scans free--per project.

Special rates apply for fragile and oversize scans, and for dissertations and theses.

Black & White Photographic Prints, Slides                                


  • 8x10 semi-gloss with borders provided unless size and finish are specified: $25.00 (charge includes postage)                                               
  • 35mm slides: $(vendor price)
Color Prints available for color images at additional costs.

Audio Duplication


  • Cassette to digital (in-house): $15
  • Reel-to-reel to digital: $25/item (est. external vendor charges) plus shipping

Film and Video Duplication 


We will provide user copies of footage that has been transferred to a duplicating master.  If the footage has not been transferred to a duplicating master, the user will be required to bear the costs of reformatting. There are some formats that cannot be transferred in-house and must be sent to a vendor.

In-house Digitization:

  • Temple affiliates and donors’ own content: Digitization (in-house)/In-house use: $25/reel or tape; first 3 free
  • Non-Temple: $25 for digitization; and lab fee**
  • Additional screener DVDs are $25.00 per clip
  • Copy of pre-existing digital copy:  $50/hour of product      

Digitization at Vendor


  • Charge from vendor, (est.):  $400.00/ 30min, $435.00/ 60 min.
    Any additional preservation/stabilization charges -- at cost
  • Cost of external hard drive for data transfer: $70
  • Preservation fee** see below
  • Shipping originals to and from vendor: at cost

** Preservation Fee Per Project 


Temple community (students, faculty, staff) | Fee waived
Non-Profit (with IRS Tax-exempt number) | $100
For-Profit/commercial use | $250

Please contact us to discuss your project and possible publication fees.

Image Publication Fees


A fee, in addition to reproduction costs, is charged on all published reproductions from our holdings.  Publication includes film, video, videodisc, CD-ROM, web, and exhibit.  The fee must be accompanied by a completed Contract.

Images | Print, Video, Film, Exhibit


Temple community: Fee waived
Non-Profit (with IRS Tax-exempt number): $25.00; $10 for each additional
For-Profit: $75.00; $50 for each additional

Please contact us to discuss your project and possible publication fee reductions.

Get Help

Email: scrc@temple.edu