The McHenry County Historical Museum Research Library
user fees -- Subject to change
In order to use the Research Library, an appointment must be made
at least 24 hours in advance -- 815-923-2267.
RESEARCH TIME
First hour commercial $15.00
non-profit $10.00
Each additional hour: commercial $10.00
non-profit $5.00
Students through 12th grade Free
Members Free
Photographic Services
CONDITIONS
For the convenience of those who wish for copies of photographic prints or color xerox copies, the McHenry County Historical Society Library will prepare prints on order subject to the following conditions:
Permission is granted for one time use only and a fee is charged for each item. Written permission and use fees are required for each additional use.
Photographic prints are made only through the Historical society. Photographs may not be copied by patrons using their own cameras.
Copies obtained from the Historical Society library may not be deposited in another repository.
Prints from glass negatives will be the exact size of the original negative.
Negatives are not available for purchase.
Pictures used should carry the credit: "Courtesy of the McHenry County Historical Society" and/or "Don Peasley Photo Collection of the M.C.H.S." when appropriate. All responsibility relating to copyright is assumed by the user.
The library reserves the right to decline any order or to limit the number of prints made.
Payment must accompany all orders; rates (subject to change without notice) are listed below.
Request for prints must be signed.
In granting permission for use, the Historical Society does not surrender its right to use any of the materials from its collection or to grant other permission to use.
The Historical society does not grant exclusive right to use.
The user will donate one copy of the book, movie or video, magazine article, or other publication containing reproductions from its collections.
Verification is required for users claiming non-profit status.
Describe work requested on the back of the Photographic Service Order form.
Make remittance payable to McHenry County Historical Society.
PHOTOCOPIES
(NOT FOR REPRODUCTION) Only for study or research. All photocopies are marked
with stamp restricting reproduction.
8 1/2 x 11 $.25 each
8 1/2 x 14 $.25 each
11 x 17 $.50 each
PHOTOGRAPHIC RATES *
* Prices subject to change. Negatives remain the property of the Society.
1. Color xerox copies 8 1/2 x 11 $1.50
8 1/2 x 14 $1.50
11 x 17 $2.50
Additional .25 a sheet for copies on glossy or art paper.
2. Kodak Photo Printer $10.00
3. Prints (glossy or matte)
4" x 5" or 5" x 7" $25.00
8" x 10" $30.00
11" x 14" $38.00
4. Scan Image
Print, e-mail or CD $6.00
Additional Charges:
Any change from the
original format $5.00 minimum
Staff time
(work is done off site) $25.00 flat rate
Postage & Handling $3.00 minimum
NOTICE
WARNING CONCERNING COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17 United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.
Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any other purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement.
The institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copy order, if in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.
For any further information or questions, please call (815) 923-2267.