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Special Collections and Archives Division

This guide will introduce you to Special Collections and Archives and will cover the collections and their uses at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Imaging Services in Special Collections and University Archives

If you have imaging requests after viewing our collections in person or have questions about imaging services for our Digital Collection, please fill out the Research Request Form.

Requests

Photocopying

When placing orders for photocopies, please use the Research Request Form. Large orders will be assessed by an hourly labor charge in addition to the normal fees. This includes microform reproductions. Please see Terms and Conditions at the end of this fee schedule. All photocopying is processed by The Division’s staff*.

Paper Copies

  • 8.5×11 – $0.20

  • 8.5×14 – $0.30

  • 11×17 – $0.40

  • Color Any Size – $1.00

Electronic Copies**

Any Size $0.10

*Use of electronic devices of any kind – for example handheld scanners, tablets, cell phones, or other devices – is not permitted on archival materials. Electronic devices may be permitted on a case-by-case basis in regard to books. All copying is strictly limited to 20% of any given collection or book.

**Sent as e-mail attachment depending on file size or uploaded onto cloud server for download. No Shipping and Handling fees apply for electronic formats. If sent by mail, add price for CD-R to Shipping and Handling.

Microform Reproductions

The scanner can produce digital and printed copies from microfilm, microfiche, and aperture cards. All microfilm/microfiche reproductions are processed by The Division’s staff*.

Electronic Copies**

$0.10 per frame

*Use of electronic devices of any kind – for example handheld scanners, tablets, cell phones, or other devices – is not permitted on archival materials. Electronic devices may be permitted on a case-by-case basis in regard to books. All copying is strictly limited to 20% of any given collection or book.

**Sent as e-mail attachment depending on file size or uploaded onto cloud server for download. No Shipping and Handling fees apply for electronic formats. If sent by mail, add price for CD-R to Shipping and Handling.

Images

The Division can digitize photographs, negatives, slides, and transparencies. When placing orders for digitization, please use the Research Request Form. Resolution varies depending on the size of the original image. Default file format is TIFF. Digital correction of scanned images is limited to the correction of brightness and contrast and is included in the basic scanning fee. If further digital correction or manipulation is requested, fees will be added on a per hour basis plus the charge for the normal scan. Rush fees will apply. Please note that all scans are completed for IBM compatible PCs only. Please see Terms and Conditions at the end of this fee schedule. All scanning is processed by The Divisions staff*.

Note: When ordering images from Treasures @ UT Dallas and/or ALMA D, please be sure to include the image identification number from the Image No. field. (E.g.: 05GER-B37-F06-PB010).