The Archives & Special Collections Department is not responsible for patrons' personal items.

Reproductions

The McNeese State University Archives and Special Collections Department provides duplication services to expedite research and lessen wear on library materials. The department makes copies solely for the personal use of the individual patron requesting them. Patrons may not transfer copies to another individual or organization, deposit them at another institution, or reduplicate them without prior permission of the MSU Archives and Special Collections Department. Duplication of materials in no way transfers either copyright or property right, nor does it constitute permission to publish in excess for "fair use." In some cases the department may refuse to make copies because of the physical condition of the material, the amount of staff time required to do the work, special restrictions imposed by the donor, copyright law, or right-to-privacy statutes.

Staff members will manage all duplication services performed outside of the department. The patron must pay the entire cost of the copy request and submit a signed request form before the staff will make the copies.

Photocopies

Photocopies and copies from microfilm may be made for ten cents (10¢) each. Since archival materials may not be taken from the main office, attendants will make all photocopies for patrons. They will photocopy items when time permits, although waits are seldom long. Patrons may make photocopies from microfilm.

Digital Images

Archives staff will provide digital images (scans) of materials for $2.00 per scan. The staff will provide access to the digital images on a temporary website. If the patron requires the images on a compact disc or printed, additional charges will apply.  The patron must read, complete, and sign a Request for Duplication form before copies will be made.

Audio and video tape copies

The McNeese Archives will make copies of audio and video recordings in its collections for patrons. Charges vary for this service. The patron must read, complete, and sign a Request for Duplication form before copies will be made.

Architectural drawing and map copies

Full-size copies of architectural drawings and maps must be made by a local company. The making of full-size copies is arranged for by the Archives staff, but the patron may choose which local company will make the copies. The patron will pay the entire cost of the requested copies and a surcharge of five dollars ($5.00). The patron must read, complete, and sign a Request for Duplication before copies will be made.

NOTICE: WARNING CONCERNING COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.

Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or other reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement.

This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgement, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.