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, hand-held digital cameras, stable camera holders, and non-sheet feeding document cameras to photograph collection materials in the reading room for research use. We do not allow flatbed scanners. All devices should be placed in silent mode.
- 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 Reproduction Requests
- Burns Library provides limited reference-quality reproduction services free of charge; each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may not be filled due to various considerations.
- Researchers are limited to 350 images per academic year. Published materials may be further limited due to copyright restrictions.
- Accurate citations are required to fill reproduction requests.
- Requests for copies are normally completed within five business days; larger requests may require additional time.
