General Information

The photocopy and reproduction policies of the Georgia Historical Society Library and Archives are in accordance with other special libraries and archives. Nonetheless, these policies differ from what most researchers expect from a public or school library. These policies are important for the preservation of our materials for future researchers. Discounts are also provided exclusively to Georgia Historical Society (GHS) book and merchandise resellers and to current GHS members. Click here to see the full Discount Policy.

 Postcard of Atlanta from the Georgia Historical

Society Postcard collection 

Image Reproduction Services

A stereographic image from the Georgia Historical Society Stereograph collection

The Georgia Historical Society offers limited digital duplication services of materials in its collection. Fee based scanning services are available for materials that can withstand the process. The Georgia Historical Society staff reserve the right to deny scanning requests based on the condition of the materials and copyright concerns. Use fees for images intended for commercial and non-profit purposes will be assessed.   

Digital reproduction of oversize documents (items larger than 11x17) are outsourced to The Great Frame Up in Bluffton, SC. Please see staff for pricing.

Please note: without exception, oversize documents will not be photocopied. At this time, GHS will deny requests to take oversize documents to large format photocopy services as machines used can be damaging to documents.

Limited use of digital cameras is permitted for materials too fragile to be scanned or photocopied.

See below for information on ordering digital image reproductions. 

Photocopy Services:

All photocopying is administered by the Georgia Historical Society staff and will remain at the reference desk until the end of the patron visit. Staff reserve the right to deny copy requests based on the condition of the materials and copyright concerns.  Staff also reserve the right to complete copy requests at a later date. Personal notes and non-library material will not be photocopied.

See below for information on photocopy fees and procedures. 

Reproduction Order Forms, Policies, and Procedures

Photocopies (PDFs)

• Photocopy Fee Schedule

Digital Image Reproductions (PDFs)

Fees:

• Digitization Fees
  
• Commercial and Nonprofit Use Fees

Order Form:

• Image Reproduction Order Form

Personal Use Form:

• Condition Agreement for Personal Use 

Commercial and Non-Profit Use Forms: 

• Permission to Publish Application

• Condition Agreement for Commercial and Non-profit Use

• Digital Camera Policy

Copyright Disclaimer: 

The copyright status of photographs and audiovisual material is often difficult to determine because it is affected by criteria such as the photographer's employment status (i.e. work for hire), the date material was created, the date material was first published, and information associated with its first publication. It is the responsibility of the User to verify copyright status. Downloading an image from our website or any other website containing one of our images does not transfer copyright or property rights and does not constitute permission to publish or display in excess of fair use.