Photocopies
Patrons who wish to obtain photocopies of materials in Archives and Special Collections must submit a written request with complete details about material to be copied. Photocopies are intended for personal research only and cannot be published (in print or online) without the written consent of the appropriate copyright holder.
All photocopy requests must be reviewed by Archives staff. Some materials are too physically fragile to withstand photocopying.
Thesis Reproduction
Theses (with the exception of bibliographic references) cannot be duplicated without express written consent of authors. Researchers wishing to obtain a copy of a thesis must complete a request form detailing the intended purpose and use of the thesis. Please contact Archives and Special Collections for further information.
Digital Images
Patrons interested in obtaining digital images of materials in Archives and Special Collections adhere to the same policies and restrictions governing photocopy requests. Digital images are intended for personal research only and cannot be published without the consent of the appropriate copyright holders.
Personal Digital Cameras
Patrons may be allowed to use personal digital cameras to take their own photographs of books and archival materials. Just as with photocopies and digital images, patrons must obtain permission from the Archives staff prior to shooting any digital images. These images are also intended only for personal research use and cannot be published without consent of the appropriate copyright holders.
Audio and Video Recordings
Patrons interested in making audio or video recordings of materials held by Archives and Special Collections should contact the Archives staff well in advance.
Duplication fees
Photocopies: Amherst College community $0.15 per page; all others $0.25 per page
Digital images: $5.00 per image
Postal orders: $5.00 handling and postage surcharge
Use Fees
We do not charge any use fees. Patrons are responsible for securing copyright permission prior to publication of any material held by the Archives & Special Collections.
Public Domain Materials: We do not charge any fees or claim any control over material in our collections for which copyright has expired.
Publication Requests
Although we do not charge publication fees, we ask patrons to notify the Archives prior to publication of any material held in our collections to insure accuracy of citations and credit lines. In some few instances, Amherst College holds the copyright for materials in our collections. Otherwise, it is the patron's responsibility to obtain permission from the appropriate copyright holder. The WATCH File, maintained by the University of Texas at Austin, is a valuable tool for identifying copyright holders.