Imaging Services
Imaging Services
Widener Library
Ground Floor, Room G-81
Tel: 617-495-3995
Fax: 617-495-0403
E-mail
Hours
9 am–5 pm, M–F
Imaging Services Staff Directory
- Reproduction Services and Price Lists for Library Patrons
- Collections Reformatting Services for Harvard Libraries
- Imaging Services Order Inquiry Forms
- Refund Policy
Reproduction Services and Price Lists for Library Patrons
Imaging Services, located in Widener Library, Room G-81, offers a range of copying services from photocopying to microfilm reproduction to digital and film-based photography. See the price lists below for details.
Self-service photocopiers and scanners are located throughout the libraries. See Copiers/Scanners for details.
Please note that reproductions of non-circulating or fragile materials need to be arranged through the library in which they are housed. See the Houghton Library Reproductions and Permissions page for specifics about the reproduction of rare books and manuscripts. See the Map Collection Reproductions page for specifics about map reproductions.
Requests for reproductions of HCL materials may be submitted via the Imaging Services order inquiry forms. Requests may also be issued directly to the HCL Library that holds the materials of interest. Please note that requests for reproductions of non-circulating or fragile materials will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the appropriate collection manager or curator.
Users who wish to include a copy (in any format) obtained from materials held by the Harvard College Library in a publication, Web page or other electronic medium, film, exhibit, etc., must first obtain permission from the holding library. Permissons requests for HCL materials may also be submitted via the Imaging Services order inquiry forms.
Reproductions of Harvard College Library materials are subject to Licensing and Copyright restrictions.
Photocopying and Microfilm Reproduction Price List
| Paper Reproductions | ||
| Photocopying Widener, Room G-81 |
up to 8.5" x 11" up to 8.5" x 14" up to 11" x 17" |
$.20 $.30 $.40 |
| Paper Prints from Bound Materials—B&W |
Page sizes will vary (8.5" x 11" B&W to 11" x 17" B&W) based on the size of the original material | $.50 |
| Paper Prints from Microfilm and Microfiche |
From 35 mm negative roll film, per page From microfiche |
$.35 $.75 |
| Microfilm | ||
| 35 mm Negative or Positive Film (price includes reels and boxes) | all | $.55 |
| Duplicate 35 mm Microfilm (negative or postitive) |
per reel, including reel and box | $50 |
| Duplicate Fiche from Existing Fiche (per sheet) |
per fiche sheet | $10 |
| Microforms Digitization (minimum charge of $150 applies) |
microfiche: full sheet scanning 35 mm roll microfilm: full reel scanning |
$.15 per frame $.15 per frame |
| Other Services | ||
| Shipping and Handling | domestic shipments, FedEx 2nd Day FedEx International delivery |
$13 per order $25 per order |
Note: Large or heavier-weight orders may require additional shipping charges.
Digital Capture and Film-Based Photography Price List
Digital Capture
Image files will be delivered on CD. DVD delivery is also available upon request for large orders. Duplication fee is $5 per CD, $10 per DVD. Copies of customers' image files will be retained for 30 days after delivery. Basic color and tonal correction included with all digital services. Prices listed here are for items that do not require special handling. For specialty work (e.g., original artwork, books with foldouts and two-page spreads, extremely rare or fragile materials, illuminations, three-dimensional objects, books with tight bindings), hourly rate begins at $150. Please call for pricing.
| Product | Size of Original Scan Area | Unbound Sheets | Bound Materials |
| Digital Photography (see default resolutions below) |
up to 15" x 21" 16" x 22" to 35" x 47" larger than 35" x 47" |
$20 $45 call for estimate |
$30 $65 call for estimate |
| Scan from Transmissive Material |
35 mm slide or negative medium or large format negative/transparency glass negative or lantern slide |
$25 $45 $75 |
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| Image Processing, Retouching, and Restoration |
$100 per hour, billed in 15-minute increments $25 minimum charge |
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| Image Retrieval from DRS (includes CD) | $20 for 1-5 images | ||
| Original Size (inches) | Capture Resolution DPI (default range) |
File Size in MB (average) |
Pixels in Long Dimension (maximum) | Reproduction Ratio at Standard Print Size | Print Res. DPI (default) | Standard Print Size (inches) | Capture Price (Loose or Bound) |
| 2 x 3 | 600 | 9 | 1500 | 2:1 | 300 | 4 x 6 | $20/$30 |
| 4 x 5 | 600 | 18 | 3000 | 2:1 | 300 | 8 x 10 | $20/$30 |
| 5 x 7 | 450 | 18 | 3000 | 1.5:1 | 300 | 8 x 10 | $20/$30 |
| 8 x 10 | 300 | 18 | 3000 | 1:1 | 300 | 8 x 10 | $20/$30 |
| 11 x 14 | 220–300 | 40 | 4200 | 1:1 | 300 | 11 x 14 | $20/$30 |
| 12 x 18 | 220–300 | 56 | 5400 | 1:1 | 300 | 12 x 18 | $20/$30 |
| 16 x 20 | 250–300 | 80 | 6000 | 1:1 | 260 | 16 x 20 | $45/$65 |
| 20 x 24 | 200–300 | 124 | 7200 | 1:1 | 260 | 20 x 24 | $45/$65 |
| 30 x 40 | 200–260 | 200 | 10400 | 1:1 | 240 | 30 x 40 | $45/$65 |
For digital capture that is greater than the default resolution, add 50% to the listed price.
Film-Based Photography
Prices listed here are for items that do not require special handling. For specialty work (e.g., original artwork, books with foldouts and two-page spreads, extremely rare or fragile materials, illuminations, three-dimensional objects, books with tight bindings, etc.), hourly rate begins at $150. Please call for pricing.
| Product | Size of Original | Loose Materials | Bound Materials (measured fully opened, including covers and bindings) |
| 35 mm Slides (A minimum $35 charge will be applied to all orders) |
up to 24" 24" to 48" 48" or longer |
special arrangement only | special arrangement only |
| 4" x 5" B&W Negatives | up to 24" 24" to 48" 48" or longer |
$17 $25 call for estimate |
$25 $35 call for estimate |
| 4" x 5" Color Transparencies | up to 24" 24" to 48" 48" or longer |
$50 $60 call for estimate |
$60 $75 call for estimate |
Digital Prints
From existing digital image files.
| Product | First Print | 2–10 Prints (from same digital image) |
Over 10 Prints (from same digital image) |
| 8" x 10" Ink Jet Print Luster, Glossy, Matte |
$25 | $12.50 each | call for estimate |
| 11" x 14" Ink Jet Print Luster, Glossy, Matte |
$45 | $35 each | call for estimate |
| 16" x 20" Ink Jet Print Luster, Matte |
$75 | $60 each | call for estimate |
| 20" x 24" Ink Jet Print Matte Only |
$100 | $100 each | $100 each |
| 20" x 30" Ink Jet Print Matte Only |
$125 | $125 each | $125 each |
| Custom Sized Ink Jet Print Matte Only |
call for estimate | call for estimate | call for estimate |
| 8 1/2" x 11" Color Laser Print | $3.00 each (1-5 prints) | $2.00 each (6-10 prints) | $1.00 each |
11" x 17" Color Laser Print |
$4.00 each (1-5 prints) | $3.00 each (6-10 prints) | $2.00 each |
| Proofs Ink Jet Only |
Print color will be adjusted to obtain the best reasonable match to the original. For 16" x 20" and larger prints, and for more exacting color matching, an 8" x 10" approval proof print is recommended. Up to two approval prints are available for $12.50 ea. | ||
Traditional Black-and-White Prints
From black-and-white negatives. Color prints are produced from digital images only. Add 25% surchage for enlargements from negatives larger than 4" x 5".
| Product (from B&W negatives: resin coated paper) |
First Prints | 2–10 Prints (from same negative) |
Over 10 Prints (from same negative) |
| 8" X 10" B&W Default Glossy, Matte available |
contact print: $15 enlargement: $20 |
$7.50 each $10.00 each |
call for estimate call for estimate |
| 11" x 14" B&W Default Matte, Glossy available |
$30 | $15 | call for estimate |
| 16" x 20" B&W Default Matte, Glossy available |
$60 | $30 | call for estimate |
| Oversize | call for estimate | call for estimate | call for estimate |
Special Charges, Shipping, and Delivery
Special Charges for Photography
- Foldouts in bound material: add $5 each fold
- Two-page spreads from bound material: add $10
- On-site photography: Please call for hourly rate
- Specialty and custom work: Please call for hourly rate
Rush Charges
- Standard turnaround time: 15 business days
- Large orders (11 items or more): Please call for estimated delivery schedule
| 5-Business-Day Rush | add 50% surcharge |
| 2-Business-Day Rush | add 100% surcharge |
| 24-Hour Rush | add 200% surcharge |
Shipping, Handling, and Online Delivery
- Downloading images from Harvard's digital repository:
1 to 5 images, $20 (includes CD)
| Domestic Shipments | $13 per order | FedEx 2nd Day |
| International | $25 per order | FedEx Intl. Del. |
| Electronic Delivery | $10 for up to 5 files |
Note: Large or heavier-weight orders may require additional shipping charges.
Customers may supply their FedEx number for direct billing. You may request that images less than 22 MB be downloaded. Note: A high-speed network connection is necessary for downloading large files. Files will be deleted from server after five working days following e-mail notification of posting.
Digital Image File Format and Default Specifications
TIFF format, uncompressed, 24-bit RGB color. Default resolution from direct digital capture is sufficient to produce high-quality prints at 8" x 10", or at the same size as the original—whichever is larger. Standard capture resolution is 200 to 300 dpi for original material 8" x 10" and larger. Negatives, transparencies, and glass plates are scanned at resolutions sufficient to produce high-quality prints at a minimum of 8" x 10". All image files contain an appropriate ICC display profile (e.g., Adobe RGB 1998, sRGB).
Digital Printing Processes
Ink Jet (EPSON 7600 and 4000): Color and black-and-white up to 24" wide, length limited by roll size.
Process: Seven-ink printer designed for high-quality photographic applications prints on sheet or roll paper in widths up to 24". Uses Epson's pigment-based UltraChrome inkset. Compared to the older six-ink pigment set, the UltraChrome inkset produces more brilliant prints with a larger color gamut, higher d-max, and less metamerism. The UltraChrome inkset features a dilute "Light Black" (the "7th ink"), which helps smooth tonal transitions, reduces metamerism, and makes it possible to print high quality black-and-white images using the full seven-ink inkset.
Medium: 100% cotton hot press heavy weight coated paper, plus a selection of Epson premium papers.
Collections Reformatting Services for Harvard Libraries
Imaging Services offers a broad range of collections reformatting services designed to protect endangered library materials and to extend scholarly access to Harvard's collections beyond the University.
Harvard libraries considering reformatting projects should complete the Collections Reformatting Inquiry form to initiate the process of receiving planning assistance and cost estimates. Following submission of the form, the library will be contacted by an adviser from Imaging Services, or when appropriate, the Weissman Preservation Center.
Additional information and a sample of materials may be requested for developing project specifications and pricing. Pricing for reformatting is project specific. Fees are designed to recover projected staff and equipment costs.
Reformatting project work undertaken by Imaging Services is subject to approval by the Harvard College Library Collections Reformatting Review Committee (CRRC). Projects are reviewed monthly by the CRRC.
Refund Policy
Correcting Errors
In cases where Imaging Services fails to provide the patron with the products specified in the original order, Imaging Services will re-fill the order at no charge, provided that Imaging Services is notified within 90 days of having delivered the order. Correcting these errors requires a review of the originally delivered items, and the patron will be required to return these to Imaging Serivces prior to re-filling the order. Any rush charges assessed on the original will be fully refunded.
Full Refunds
In the rare cases where payment for services has been accepted and Imaging Services is not capable of providing some or all of the requested services, Imaging Services will refund the full value of any un-fulfilled service item.
Partial Refunds
Orders may not be canceled after order processing has begun, but the patron may request a partial refund for any items that have not yet been worked on. A $15 minimum cancellation fee will be applied to all canceled orders.
Refund Methods
| Original Payment Method | Refund Payment Method |
| Cash, Personal Check, Money Order | Check |
| Credit Card |
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