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Copying Archival Documents

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Staff-Assisted Copying

Most original archival records can be copied for you by the Archives staff. Copies may not be available if the documents are fragile and would be at risk of damage in the copying process.

Visiting researchers are entitled to up to five free photocopies. Additional photocopies are charged at $1.10 per A4 and $2.20 per A3, including GST.

Photocopies of paper documents can sometimes be made while you wait, but if we are busy or the number of copies is large it could take a day or two. For exceptionally large quantities of copying we may arrange for a commercial bureau to do the work, and arrange for you to pay their invoice.

Copies of documents may also be made electronically and provided by e-mail or on disk. Availability of this option is limited and amy not be available if a very large quantity of material is requested. Ask the archivists about this option, or any other copying options not mentioned here. The normal charge for this service is $5.80 (incl GST) per document sheet.

Self-Help Copying

Copies from the microfilm reader-printers and photocopies from some printed material can be made by visiting researchers on a self-help basis. The Archives staff can provide more information about this when you visit. Self-help copies are charged at $0.20 per page, including GST.

Photographs and Plans

Photographs and plans (larger than A3 and up to AO size) can also be copied for you. This normally takes 3-5 business days after your order is placed. Very large or complicated orders may take longer.

Copies of paper plans are charged at $16.50 per sheet, including GST. Computer disk copies can also be supplied, at $16.50 per sheet plus cost of the CDROM.

Copies of photographs are charged at a rate determined by the size and format of the copy required, and whether or not Archives holds the negative image. Fees are payable at the time the copies are ordered.

Copy print size

Cost

5" x 7" (125 x 175mm)

$17.50

8" x 10" (200 x 250mm)

$25.00

10" x 12" (250 x 300mm)

$70.00

Larger sizes

Price available on application

GST is included in these charges

Copies of photographs can also be supplied in electronic form and supplied by email or CD-ROM depending on the file size. When ordering electronic copies on the form below, please ensure you specify the file type (usually *.jpg or *.tif) and the resolution (normally 300 dpi for print reproduction quality) and the size at which you plan to reproduce the original.

Electronic copies of photographs normally cost $35.00 per image plus cost of the CD-ROM. May be less if we already hold a digital image at suitable format resolution and size. Prices include GST.

A licence/permission fee may apply, in addition to the cost of the copy, when a photo or other document is obtained for published use or further reproduction. For more information please consult the Archivists.

Downloads

You may order copies of photographs and plans using the form below.

Please Note: Placing an order binds you to the conditions set out on the order form.

Please supply all the information requested, including the intended use of the copies.

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Last Updated: Friday 26 June, 2009

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