Library Policies: Reproduction of Photographs Policy

It is the intent of the Keokuk Public Library to share its photograph and image collection with the public in a fair and equitable manner.  However, permission must be obtained from a library supervisor for personal use and the Library Director for any other use.  The Library reserves the right to deny or limit use.  Only copies will be available for browsing.

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Photographs, prints, paintings, postcards, and local history material may not be taken from the Library.  Outside reproduction of Library images will be restricted and requires approval of the Library Director.

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If an image is reproduced for commercial purposes, the Library charges a use fee of $25.00 per image in addition to reproduction fees below.  This fee does not apply to images ordered for research, educational purposes, personal use, newspapers, or news broadcasts.

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The use of images for media that are predominantly pictorial in nature, and the fees for such use, are to be negotiated with the director.

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In addition to a fee, the Library may request a copy of any books or publications in which photographs and/or images have been featured.

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The Library will distribute reproductions for a fee, which must be prepaid by the requestor.  The fees are as follows:

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• 8” x 10” print on photo paper =    $10.00/ea.

• *Electronic copy of image saved to CD =   $8.00/ea.

• *Electronic copy of image emailed to requestor =  $8.00/ea.

• Shipping and handling for CDs and prints =   $7.00/ea.

 

*Electronic images will be accompanied by a letter stating that permission has been granted to the bearer for reproduction for a one-time use only, and that the Library claims reproduction rights on all images that we hold in our collection.

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For all uses except personal, credit must be given to the Keokuk Public Library and to the photographer, if known.

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If used commercially, permission must be obtained for subsequent use of the same photograph and the use fee must be paid again.  Credit must also be given on each subsequent use.

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If reproducing an image when the photographer is known, or an image in a publication that is under copyright, the user must assume all responsibility for questions of copyright that may arise.  This could include contacting the photographer and/or publisher prior to use.

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Duplication by the Keokuk Public Library in no way transfers either copyright or property right, nor does it constitute permission to publish in excess of fair use.

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Adopted 5/16/1988
Revised 2/28/2000
Revised 12/17/2007
Revised 3/19/2012