Department of Library Special Collections

University Archives - Services & Fees

University Archives materials are accessed through the Kentucky Library located on the second floor of the Kentucky Building.

Photocopies may be obtained of items in the University Archives at a cost of $.10 per page. Copies are made by the staff and collection policy prohibits the copying of restricted materials, complete oral histories or complete collections.

The Kentucky Library Reading Room is equipped with microfilm readers, printer and scanner. Copies are made by the researcher at a cost of $.25 per page.

Most photographs in the collection may be reproduced as 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 prints or 4 x 5 color transparencies. It is suggested that small images (smaller than 2” x 2”) be reproduced as 5 x 7, blurring occurs at 8 X 10 reproduction. Larger non-standard size images can be reproduced as either 5 x 7 or 8 x 10 prints. However, the reproduced image may not use all the photograph paper. There may be large white margins on two sides of the image. Check the original image size to determine how an enlarged photo will fit into the larger size.

All negatives produced through the reproduction process remain the property of the University Archives.

Photograph fees:

5 x 7 photo prints - $20.00 each
8 x 10 photo prints - $30.00 each
5 x 7 to 8 x 10 laser print on matte finish - $7.50
5 x 7 to 8 x 10 laser print glossy finish - $12.50
Scan (72 dpi) - $5.00 each
Scan (300 dpi) - $10.00 each
Scanning to CD add $3.50 per CD

One Time Publication / Exhibition Fees

Non-commercial - $25.00
Commercial - $100.00

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