The Rubenstein Library offers a variety of reproduction options to help researchers make use of our collections.
Make a reproduction request
Submit a reproduction request online or from our reading room. You'll be able to tell us what materials you would like reproduced and any format or quality specifications you might have through the form. A staff member will confirm your request and send you an invoice. Please be as specific as possible with your request. If you require assistance identifying material, please contact special-collections@duke.edu.
- For reference quality scans (low-resolution), we offer one complimentary order of less than 50 scans per year at no charge. Additional scanning will be done at a rate of $25/hour.
- For publication quality (high-resolution) scans or orders larger than 50 scans, digitization is done at a rate of $25/hour.
- You can pay by Visa, Mastercard or check. We do not accept cash.
- Expect to receive your order 2-4 weeks after we receive your payment.
- Your reproductions will be delivered online. We cannot produce photographic prints or slides, only digital copies.
- Reproduction orders are non-refundable. However, we will work closely with you to ensure that the reproductions meet your needs.
Limitations
- It may not be possible to copy some items in our collection due to donor restrictions, copyright issues, preservation concerns, or physical size.
- The Rubenstein Library reserves the right to refuse a reproduction request if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the request would involve violation of copyright law.
- Reproductions may not be made for or donated to other repositories.
Reading room scanning options
- Use our free, self-service scanner which can accomodate material up to 17 x 24 inches and most books. Bring a USB drive to save your files, or borrow one of ours.
- Use one of our HoverCams, a high-resolution, standalone document camera. HoverCams attach to your Mac or Windows computer and allow you to save images directly to your laptop.
- Bring your camera or camera phone into the Rubenstein reading room to snap digital photos of materials.
