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RESEARCH FEE POLICY
The Special Collections Department is open to all researchers. For those who cannot visit the department in person, the staff will provide reference service and limited research service for collections held in the department as described below. Reference and research requests for collections held in Drinko or other Marshall University libraries must be directed to that library.
Reference service differs from research. We will provide reference service at no charge when the patron can provide a specific location of an item. An example is a request for a copy of a Parthenon article from the November 7, 1960 issue. Photocopying, postage and handling fees will apply.
Research requests involve searches for unspecified material about a particular subject which may be located in one or more collections. All research requests will cost $25.00 per hour paid in advance for a maximum of two hours. If nothing is found, no more than one hour's charge will be assessed. If more than one hour is required, the patron will be notified before additional fees are charged. An example is a request for copies of articles in the Parthenon about Homecoming during the 1960s. Additional fees will be assessed for photocopying, postage and handling (see below).
Please allow ten working days after receipt of payment for your research request to be processed.
All materials may be subject to the limitations stated in the Copyright Act of 1976. See: http://www.copyright.gov/title17/. Because of the fragile nature of some materials, reproduction in any form may not be possible.
Reproduction Fees
Photocopying (black and white) $0.25 per page.
Postage and handling $5.00
(Additional charges may apply for copies in excess of fifty pages).
Still Images:
We have limited capabilities for scanning images in our collections. Requests will be considered on a case- by-case basis upon consultation with the Curator of Special Collections. There is a minimum charge of $5.00 per image.
Genealogical Searches
We cannot conduct genealogical research. Upon request, we will supply names of local researchers who are familiar with our collections and who may charge a fee. Supplying this list does not imply a guarantee of the quality of service provided.
Lab School Transcripts
$10.00 per record
$2.50 per additional copy of the same record
Audio/Visual Services
The department does not transfer or duplicate privately-held film or video tape.
The department will consider reciprocal arrangements for state agencies, organizations, institutions, or individuals who are donors to or supporters of Marshall University Libraries. Transfer/duplication requests for professional broadcast must be directed to the Curator for current pricing schedule.
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TRANSFER |
16mm film to ¾" or Betacam video tape: |
$35.00 for 30 minutes (includes 30-minute tape stock) + $25.00 for each additional 30 minutes (does not include tape stock). $35.00 minimum. |
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16mm film to VHS |
$20.00 for 1st hour (includes 1 60-minute tape stock) + $10.00 for each additional hour (does not include tape stock). $20.00 minimum |
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Transfer from CD to audio tape or CD |
$15.00 |
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DUPLICATION |
¾" video tape or Betacam video tape |
$25.00 per 30 minutes (includes 30-minute tape stock) + $15.00 for each additional 30 minutes (does not include tape stock). $25.00 minimum. |
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VHS video tape |
$20.00 per hour (includes 1 60-minute tape stock) + $5.00 for each additional hour (does not include tape stock). $20.00 minimum |