Washingtoniana Division: Guidelines
Research and Use of Prints and Photographs
Please note that photo research requires a prior appointment.
Please contact:
Faye Haskins
Photo Librarian
202-727-5308 (voice)
202-727-1032 (fax)
faye.haskins@dc.gov
Reproduction Services
Scans
Library staff scan images as jpegs or TIFFS on a CD or via electronic transmission. CDs can be picked up at the library at no cost or mailed at the cost of the patron. Patrons are not permitted to scan images. Allow three to five working days to complete a scanning order. Payment can be made by check or money order payable to the D.C. Treasurer.
Scans @ 300 dpi Scans @ 600 dpi
Size Charge Size Charge
5x7 $10.00 5x7 $15.00
8x10 $15.00 8x10 $20.00
11x14 $20.00 11x14 $25.00
Prints
The Washingtoniana Division uses the services of Franz Jantzen for prints. Prints are ready for pickup in Washingtoniana a week to 10 days after placing an order. Payment should be made to Franz Jantzen based on his price list. For costs, payment, rush orders, and optional delivery, please contact Mr. Jantzen at 202-904-0282 or archivalman@starpower.net.
Request to Photograph
Researchers may use their own camera equipment for on-site reproductions. A request must be completed that lists images shot and a statement of intended use. Researchers must return to the Washingtoniana Division to complete a Copyright and Permission to Publish form and pay user fees for any images shot for research that are later used in a publication, exhibit or broadcast. A professional copy stand is also available for use in the Archives/Photo research room.
Photocopying
A photocopier is available to use in the Archives/Photo research room. The photocopier accepts coins, $1 or $5 bills; each copy is 15 cents.
User Fees
Charges per image based on the following uses are:
| Nonprofit | Free |
| Published book | $35.00 |
| Published book cover | $100.00 |
| Newspaper/Magazine article | $20.00 |
| Magazine cover | $100.00 |
| Print advertisement | $100.00 |
| Posters, postcards, pamphlets, flyers, calendar | $35.00 |
| Commercial décor | $50.00 |
| Web site | $20.00 |
| Exhibitions at commercial venues | $20.00 |
| Local or public TV broadcast | $20.00 |
| Cable or network TV broadcast | $50.00 |
| Commercial DVD or video | $50.00 |
| Motion picture | $150.00 |
Permissions
Please consult photo librarian to obtain permission to publish. Please also review copyright information seperately for the Star and Historical Image collections.