Maryland State Library Resource Center

Enoch Pratt Free Library

Digital Reproductions and Permission to Publish - Maryland State Library Resource Center

Digital Reproductions and Permission to Publish

The State Library Resource Center offers rights and permission services to many of the materials in its collections.

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Requesting Permission to Publish

Step 1: Mail or email a completed Image Request Form (PDF) to the Special Collections Department.

Step 2: You will receive a permission form and invoice that includes any relevant fees and the Library's Conditions for Use (PDF).

  • Signing and returning this form indicates that you agree to follow the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Conditions for Use.
  • Payment of all applicable fees must be received before orders are processed.
  • Checks and money orders are to be made out to Enoch Pratt Free Library.

Step 3: Turnaround time for original scanning or digital photography is 2-4 weeks from receipt of prepayment, for orders of pre-digitized images it is 1-2 weeks.

  • The standard image provided is a 300 ppi TIF file; however resolutions may vary depending on the size of the original and customer need. Resolution will never be less than 300 ppi.
  • Delivery will be made by electronic transfer at no additional cost. CD/DVDs sent through regular mail will require an additional fee.

If at any time you need help with this process, you can call the Special Collections Department at 443-984-2451.

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