About Copying Archives Material
Photocopying of archival material may either self-service or staff-produced, at the discretion of the Archivist. Manuscripts are never self-service copied. The number of copies you may receive is limited. Staff limitations along with the damage caused by photocopying to the holding prevent us from providing unlimited coping.
Please consider the following before requesting copies:
- All photocopying damages documents. The light and heat produced during photocopying damage paper and contribute to fading. Handling material is damaging, no matter how careful you are.
- We will allow photocopying as long as physical condition, copyright law, and the Archives agreement with the donor allow.
- Photographs are never photocopied because of the damage done by the process. If you need a copy of a photograph, please consult with the Archivist.
- Complete volumes and entire manuscript collections may not be photocopied.
Copyright
Copyright protects the rights of the creators of published and unpublished original works, including photographers, artists, architects, publishers, singers, writers, and composers. The copyright holder has the exclusive right to reproduce the work, prepare derivative works, distribute and/or sell the original work, and perform or display the work publicly.
Works created and published on or after January l, 1978, are protected through the life of the creator plus 70 years. Unpublished works are protected from the life of the author plus 70 years. If the death date of a creator of an unpublished work is unknown, the work is protected 120 years from its creation. Consult www.loc.gov/copyright for current law. State and federal documents are not copyrighted.
Permission to Publish
Providing reproductions does not denote permission to publish. Written permission to publish must be obtained from copyright and/or literary right owners and from the Helms Center Archives for any publication or commercial use of copies. Fees may apply at the discretion of the Archivist. Submit requests to Archivist, Jesse Helms Center, PO Box 247, Wingate, NC, 28174.
Price List
Postage and handling fee: Charged only when copies, prints, or CDs are mailed. Additional postage will be charged to cover the cost of large orders.
Fax fee: $5.00 per request. Nothing over 10 pages can be faxed.
Photocopying fee:
Self-service copying: $0.10 per page
Staff-produced copying $0.50 per page
Scans $8.00 per scan
Photographic Prints:
Photographs can be reproduced at the following rates:
5x7” or 8x10” $15/each for the first print $5/each for additional print for same negative.
Audio and Video Recordings
Cassette or VHS copies of material are furnished at the rate of $25/each. All copyright laws apply. |
