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Imaging Services and Self-service Photography
York Minster Library & Archives can provide images of material from among its holdings in a variety of formats. Alternatively, readers may request permission to take their own photographs of our material.
NB: all prices quoted on this page include VAT.
Imaging services
We are able to supply images in the following formats: photocopies/microform printouts, photographic prints and slides, digital images, and microfilms.
To place an order for images from printed works,please complete our online imaging request form.
To place an order with the Department of Archives and Manuscripts,please complete one of the request slips available in the archives and manuscripts area of the reading room or send your request to the Archivist via email or post.
There is a minimum charge of £5 excl. postage for any order made to the Department of Archives and Manuscripts. (For postage prices, see 'Additional charges', below.)
Product prices
|
Medium |
Size |
Colour |
Standard rate (£) |
University of York rate (£) |
|
Photocopy/microform printout |
A4 |
Monochrome |
0.20 |
0.10 |
|
Photocopy |
A3 |
Monochrome |
0.30 |
0.15 |
|
Photographic print |
Up to A4 |
Monochrome |
17.50 |
11.50 |
|
Slide |
35 mm. |
Colour |
16.50 |
11 |
|
JPEG digital photograph (in-house) |
150 dpi* |
Colour |
3.50 |
3.50 |
|
JPEG digital photograph or scan (professional) |
300 dpi* |
Colour |
10.25** |
6.75** |
|
Copy of existing microfilm |
35 mm. |
Monochrome |
77.50 |
77.50 |
* Based on printing to A4.
** Large orders may be eligible for a discount: a quote will be provided on application.
Additional charges
- Digital images are supplied on CD, for which there is an additional charge of £1.
- If you would like your order to be posted to you, there will be an additional charge of £2.30 for postage within the UK, and £5 for postage outside the UK.
- If you would like to collect your order from Library & Archives Reception, please let us know and we will contact you when it is ready.
Payment methods
Orders must be paid for in advance. A pro forma will be issued where appropriate.
The Library & Archives accepts payment by cash, cheque, and bank transfer in pounds sterling (£, GBP). Cheques should be made payable to the ‘Dean and Chapter of York’.
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Photocopies/microform printouts of printed works: the Library aims to complete all photocopy/microform printout orders within one working day of receipt.
All other orders (including photocopies/microform printouts from the Department of Archives and Manuscripts): please allow one month from receipt of payment for the completion of your order.
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To request permission to take your own photographs, please contact the relevant department with details of the material that you would like to photograph. There is a charge of £10 per day for self service photography.
Flash photography is not permitted.
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