Photocopying and photographic charges
Terms and Conditions for Copying
- We reserve the right to determine on technical grounds whether an item is suitable for any form of copying.
- There are limits to the number of photocopies or photographs we can supply owing to limited staffing resources.
- All copying is subject to copyright restrictions.
- Higher charges may be made for any work involving special difficulties.
- Private photography is not permitted. An exception will usually be made for portions of maps over A3 in size.
How to order a photocopy, photograph or microfilm
- Please email your request for copies giving as precise a reference as possible to pg.library@durham.ac.uk or telephone 0191 334 2972.
- You will be given an estimate of the total cost providing it is possible to make copies from the documents (see terms and conditions above).
- If you wish to proceed with the order, please complete and sign the relevant application form and return it to us together with payment (our address is on the top of the application form).
- Payment should be made in advance by cheque or postal order payable to Durham University. Payment from abroad can be made by sterling cheque or bank draft. Payment may also be made by credit card - details of how to pay will be supplied upon request.
Charges
- These prices are a guideline only to services which may be available.
- Where applicable the cost of postage and packing and VAT are added to the charges set out below. VAT is payable by non-members of the University from within the EU.
Reprographics charges
| Photocopies | Probate Records & Marriage Bonds | Others |
| £5 per item (includes postage & VAT). Minimum charge for probate records £10 | 50p per page (includes VAT but not postage). Minimum charge £5 | |
| Certified copies | Add £7.50 per sheet | |
| Overseas order | See above (minimum charge £10) | |
| Microfilm copies | Self-service | Staffed service |
| Paper copies | 20p per sheet | £5 + 50p per sheet after 10 sheets |
| Digital copies | No charge on own device | N/A |
| Microfilm | Positive from existing negative | Positive from new negative |
| £40 | Filming £40 + 40p per frame | |
| Photography | From existing image | From existing digital file | New image (3+ weeks) | Urgent new image |
| 5"x7" print | £7 | £5 | £15 | £45 |
| 6"x8" print | £10 | £8 | £18 | £48 |
| A4 print | £12 | £10 | £20 | £50 |
| A3 print | £15 | £12 | £25 | £60 |
| Large format prints | Prices on application | |||
| 70dpi digital image | N/A | £15 per 10 | £15 | £30 |
| 300dpi digital image | N/A | £15 per 10 | £15 | £30 |
| Video | Copies on VHS or DVD: £10 per hour Loan of Sudan Archive videos or DVDs: £5 per tape |
| Film | Prices on application |
