Application to Reproduce Special Collections Materials

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The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, library and archives are authorized to furnish or allow the making of a reproduction. One of these conditions is that the reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use”, that user may be liable for copyright infringement. The University of Delaware Library reserves the right to refuse a request for a reproduction if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the request would involve violations of the copyright law.

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Material(s) to be Reproduced

NOTE: Fill out only the section that is required (“Book” or “Manuscript/Archival Collection” ), unless both types of reproductions are being requested. Fields that are not relevant can be skipped.

Book (e.g. monograph, catalog, etc.)

Books from Special Collections can be found by searching DELCAT and using the “Advanced Search” function.

Manuscript or Archival Collection

See explanatory notes below. Collections can be located by searching Finding Aids.

  1. The MSS# (manuscript number) or GRA# (graphics collection number) can be found in the listing for the collection as found in that database.
  2. A collection title will usually, but not always, end with 'papers' or 'records.' Examples: "Delaware Theatre Company records", "June D. MacArtor papers."
  3. Please specify what you would like a reproduction of, such as the entire folder, a specific letter, a specific page in a document, etc.

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Type of Reproduction

For digital scans, please include desired resolution and file format in Additional Specifications field below. NOTE: Low resolution is 72 dpi or somewhat higher. Hi-res is 300 dpi or higher. File format may be .tiff, PDF, jpeg or another file type. Staff members can discuss resolution and file formats with you.

Have you already been in contact with a Special Collections staff member about this request? If so, please indicate their name:

Agreement Notice

The University of Delaware Library, in order to support research and scholarship, will consider requests to reproduce materials from its holdings. The University of Delaware Library reserves the rights to restrict reproduction and in certain cases to deny requests. Reproductions may be allowed under the following conditions:

  • I agree to assume all legal responsibility for observing copyright law, the laws of privacy, confidentiality and property rights.
  • I will cite the University of Delaware library as the owner of the original material. The citation should be: "Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Museums & Press, Newark, Delaware"
  • I am aware that permission to reproduce materials does not constitute permission to publish.
  • I understand that I must obtain permission to publish from the copyright holder as well as from the University of Delaware Library.
  • I agree not to make additional copies of this material.
  • I agree to pay the current charge, plus postage and handling where applicable.