UTSA Special Collections offers reproductions of our textual, visual and audio materials, when such reproductions will not damage the original, violate copyright, or violate any restrictions imposed by the donor. We provide a variety of reproduction services for material in our collections for a cost. All reproduction fees go toward the ongoing stewardship and preservation of our collections.
All reproduction requests are reviewed by UTSA Special Collections staff. Note that large orders may take an extended period to fill. Please contact us for pricing on large projects if a deadline is involved. We do not accommodate rush orders for audiovisual materials.
We reserve the right to restrict reproduction of materials due to condition, size, or donor requirements. We do not guarantee the quality or legibility of reproductions as this depends on factors such as binding, original quality, condition, etc.
To avoid reproduction fees, you may schedule a visit to view a collection in person and use smartphones or other hand-held digital cameras for personal research use.
Use of smartphones or digital cameras are subject to our reading room rules. Our reproduction fees do not imply an authorization to publish or reproduce materials. Please see our Copyright & Use page for more information.
Reproduction Policy
- You can expect delivery of your order within 10 to 12 days. Larger orders may take longer.
- We cannot guarantee the ability to fulfill last-minute requests, especially large orders.
- If your research requires detailed examination of a collection, we ask that you schedule a visit to conduct your own research. Appointments should be made 5-7 days in advance.
- In order to cover the ongoing preservation and stewardship of the photo collections, Special Collections charges a nominal reproduction fee.
- Reproduction fees do not include copyright fees. Researchers assume all responsibility in determining and obtaining copyright permissions.
- Members of the media are asked to contact UTSA's University Communications office as a first step when researching information for an article.
Camera Use Policy
Researchers are invited to photograph unrestricted items in Special Collections. Photographs and/or digital images can only be used for personal reference and research purposes.