Reference Copies

Fine prints cannot be placed on photocopy machines but on-site researchers can make reference photographs of prints with a hand-held camera (no lights or tripod). See Further Information section below for details.

Quality Copies

Researchers can purchase quality scans of prints through Library of Congress Duplication Services (see Further Information). In placing an order, researchers should cite the call number of the print, preferably with a reference copy to ensure accurate fulfillment of the request.

Digitized Images

Researchers can download existing digital files.

• Images that have a Rights Advisory of "No known restrictions on publication" display and make available for downloading larger jpeg and tiff files no matter where you are searching from. You can include "No known restrictions" in your search to try to focus on rights-free images.
• Images that have a Rights Advisory of "Publication may be restricted" will display only thumbnail images outside Library of Congress buildings. Researchers can download larger files for such images when on site in any of the Library of Congress buildings while using Library public workstations or wireless connection. In downloading such images, researchers acknowledge that they are responsible for clearing any necessary permissions for use of potentially rights restricted images. Alternatively, researchers can purchase downloads of larger files through Library of Congress Duplication Services (see below), acknowledging in placing the order that they are responsible for clearing any necessary permissions.