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About Special Collections
Fee Schedule
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Fee Schedule
All prices are subject to change without notice. Pre-payment is required on all orders.
The reproduction and use fees charged by Special Collections are dedicated to the ongoing access and preservation of its holdings.
| Services | Fee |
| Photocopy | Orders under 25 pages are free; orders more than 25 pages are $.25 per page |
| Photocopy to PDF | Orders under 25 pages are free; orders more than 25 pages are $.60 per page for the first 100 pages and afterwards $1.20 per page |
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Digital scan (300 ppi) |
$25.00 per image |
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Digital scan (600+ ppi) |
$35.00 per image for first 10; thereafter $50 per image |
| Audiovisual Reproduction on-site | $20.00 per item |
| Audiovisual Reproduction off-site | Vendor cost + 10% |
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Media and Delivery Charges |
Fee |
| Email or RowdySpace (when available) | Free |
| Handling fee (mailed orders) | $5.00 per order |
| Fax - local (210 area code) | Free |
| Fax - long distance | $5.00 per order |
| Fax - overseas | $10.00 per order |
Rush fee
Rush orders may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
Rush fees: commericial orders - cost of the order plus 100%; non-profits - cost of the order plus 50%; UTSA affiliates - cost of the order plus 25%.
Minimum rush fee for all orders is $10.
Commercial Use and Fees
Requires application for Permission to Publish.
Commercial use additionally requires the payment of a Commercial Use Fee. See the Commercial Use Fee Schedule for specific fee information. There is no publication fee for non-commerical uses, with the exception of web use, where a reduced fee is charged. However, for all uses, an application for permission to publish is required.
Payment
Contact Special Collections staff to obtain the total charges for the services you are requesting. Payment must be received before services are delivered.
The following forms of payment are accepted:
- Checks (made payable to UTSA Libraries)
- Money orders
- Credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express)
Special Collections does not accept cash under any circumstances.
Sales tax will be applied to orders within the State of Texas. If the purchase is made on behalf of a tax-exempt organization, please provide a copy of the tax-exemption certificate. UTSA departments may pay by interdepartmental transfer (IDT). Contact staff for more information.
Image Resolution
Items are scanned at 300 PPI unless otherwise specified on your order form. An image scanned at 300 PPI is appropriate for newsletter or Web projects. Higher-resolution scans (600+ PPI), required for some print publications, are available for an increased cost.
In some cases, a reference copy (100 PPI) of a contact sheet may be provided at no cost.
Processing Time
Please allow 3-5 business days for the completion of orders. Please contact Special Collections staff for details regarding large scan orders
Rush orders may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis. Rush fees: commericial orders - cost of the order plus 100%; non-profits - cost of the order plus 50%; UTSA affiliates - cost of the order plus 25%. Minimum rush fee for all orders is $10.
Media Charges
Media charges (for CDs or DVDs) are included with purchase of digital reproductions.
UTSA/ITC Discount
Current UTSA staff, faculty, and students, as well as current ITC staff and volunteers, receive a 20% discount on services performed by Special Collections.



