Many of the materials in Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) collections can be reproduced through the use of our public scanner, your personal camera or phone, or through hiring the services of SCUA or Preservation staff. Read our reproductions and use policy and fee schedule.
Iowa State University does not own the copyright of all materials. Understanding and fulfilling copyright obligations is your responsibility.
Please don't forget to properly cite all SCUA materials.
Researcher reproductions
Researchers can create reproductions of SCUA materials in accordance with SCUA's reproductions and use policy and fee schedule and United States Copyright Law using their personal cameras, mobile phones, or the walk-up overhead scanner in SCUA's reading room available for scanning to email or USB drive. Personal scanners are not allowed.
- Protective enclosures may not be removed.
- Researcher reproductions may be restricted due to the condition and size (up to 18" x 25") of the items.
- SCUA staff may provide handling and copying instructions to ensure item safety.
If you intend to use any item for publication (including use in social media, website, presentation, etc.), a request to publish form (PDF) must be completed and signed by both parties. The proper credit line will be provided, and its use in all publications is required. The publishing party assumes all responsibility for obtaining the appropriate copyright permission.
SCUA reproduction services
In accordance with SCUA's reproductions and use policy and fee schedule and United States Copyright Law, SCUA staff can provide copies of many SCUA materials for a fee.
- Request digital copies of images using the request for reproduced Images form (PDF). Please allow a minimum of two weeks to fulfill image requests.
- Request reproductions from books, manuscripts, and archives using the request for photocopies form (PDF). Please allow a minimum of four to six weeks to fulfill document requests.
- Request digital copies of audiovisual materials using the audiovisual reproductions order form (PDF). Please allow a minimum of three weeks to fulfill audiovisual reproduction requests.
- Update: At this time, we are not able to provide access to audiovisual materials that have not already been digitized.
- All moving image and audio materials must be digitized for access as direct viewing is not permissible due to preservation concerns. Viewing/listening-only access may be provided free of charge for a limited time.
- Downloadable copies of these materials can be made only with the permission of the copyright holder, and it is your responsibility to obtain the appropriate copyright permission.
- In some cases, the Library may need to contract with a third-party vendor; the requester assumes associated costs, and the vendor will determine how the request is fulfilled.
- Update: At this time, we are not able to provide access to audiovisual materials that have not already been digitized.
All materials will be delivered digitally via a link to SCUA's cloud storage platform and may be available to download for a limited period of time noted during delivery. If you would like materials delivered in another format, please contact us. Additional fees may apply.
If you intend to use any item for publication (including use in social media, website, presentation, etc.), a request to publish form (PDF) must be completed and signed by both parties. The proper credit line will be provided, and its use in all publications is required. The publishing party assumes all responsibility for obtaining the appropriate copyright permission.