For the convenience of our researchers and to facilitate their use of our collections, Burns Library supports both self-service photography and staff-filled copy requests.
Self-service Photography
- Subject to copyright or any other legal restrictions and policies set forth here, researchers are welcome to use smartphones and other personal, hand-held digital cameras to photograph collection materials in the reading room for personal use; all devices should be placed in silent mode.
- Flash photography, tripods, special lighting, extra equipment, and scanners are not permitted.
- Burns Library reserves the right to limit or refuse self-service photography for certain materials due to various considerations, including but not limited to concerns regarding safe handling of materials or donor or legal restrictions.
Staff-filled Copy Requests
- Burns Library provides limited reference-quality copy services free of charge; each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may not be filled due to various considerations.
- Burns Library complies with laws regarding copyright and fair use when providing copies of materials. As a general matter,
- staff will not furnish copies of entire published works currently under copyright;
- staff will not fulfill requests for entire or significant portions of archival collections;
- staff will not copy the entirety of an unpublished manuscript or proof.
- Researchers are limited to 100 pages or images per academic year, and no more than 100 scans from any single archival collection over time.
- Accurate citations are required to fill copy requests.
- Requests for copies are normally completed within five business days; larger requests may require additional time.
