Services
Reproduction requests
Photocopies or scans will be provided for free for scholarly and non-commercial purposes within copying limits.
For audiovisual use, film production, commercial publications, and other commercial purposes, reproduction and use fees will be charged. The following charges apply for the reproduction of Special Collections materials in these cases.
Printing and photocopy fees
| Format | Black and white | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 x 11 | $ 0.10 | $ 0.25 |
| 8.5 x 14 | $ 0.10 | $ 0.25 |
| 11 x 17 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.50 |
*Prices listed above are per image or document page. An Image Use Agreement must be signed.
Scanning fees
| Format | 0-50 images | 51-100 images | 101+ images |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low resolution 300 dpi or lower, format: .jpg |
$ 10 / image | $ 7.50 / image | $ 5 / image |
| High resolution 600 dpi and higher, format: .jpg, .tiff, .png |
$ 15 / image | $ 11.50 / image | $ 7.50 / image |
*Prices listed above are per image or document page. An Image Use Agreement must be signed.
User fees
| Use | Price |
|---|---|
| Scholarly publication and exhibition | Scanning fees only |
| Commercial publication (book, magazine) | Scanning fees + $ 15 / image |
| Audiovisual use, film production and other commercial use |
Scanning fees + $ 50 / image |
*An image use agreement must be signed.
Other fees
| Use | Price |
|---|---|
| Reproduction of audiovisual documents (film or sound recording) |
$ 1 / minute* |
| CD or DVD | $ 1 each |
| Shipping fees | $ 1 / envelope + Canada Post shipping fees |
*An image use agreement must be signed.
Methods of payment
- Cash
- Cheque payable to Concordia University
Processing time
- Special Collections is committed to processing your order within 5 business days. A staff member will be in contact if there is any additional delay.
Additional information
- All copying is done by Special Collections staff within the limitations of the Copyright Act.
- Prices in Canadian dollar (CAD).
- Prices are subject to change.
- Photocopies, low resolution scans (PDFs), and personal photographs are limited to 30 per visit, with a 30-day limit of 100 reproductions (document pages).
- Higher resolution scans (JPEG and TIFF; 300 dpi and above) are limited to 15 per visit, with a 30-day limit of 30 reproductions.
