Fees for the following services are listed below:
Bibliographic service fees and postage and handling charges may be applied to orders. See the Ordering Instructions below.
Reprographic Fees
| Source Document |
Resolution (pixels per inch) |
CU Student |
Other CU ID |
Non-CU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4" x 5" B&W negative |
max. 1400 |
$25 |
$30 |
$35 |
| 4" x 5" transparency |
max. 1400 | $25 |
$30 |
$35 |
| 35 mm slide |
2400 |
$25 |
$30 |
$35 |
| photographic print (8" x 10" or smaller) |
600 |
$25 |
$30 |
$35 |
| object (book, ms., drawing, etc.) |
- | $25 |
$30 |
$35 |
| copy of existing image file |
- | $10 | $12 | $15 |
Digital Photography & Flatbed Scanning
- All files are delivered on compact disc (included in price) or may be downloaded via FTP. Email prd-orders@libraries.cul.columbia.edu to inquire.
- Bit depths: 24-bit color; 8-bit grayscale; 1-bit bitonal
- The default file format is TIFF. If you prefer a different format, indicate the name of that format at the time of order.
Microfilm, 35mm
| Service | CU Student | Other CU ID | Non-CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| New filming, per exposure rate (100 exp. min.) | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| Copy from an existing negative | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Copyflo for a paper copy, per exp. + postage | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 |
| Microfilm Scanning (per title) | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
Microfiche
Estimates are made on a title by title basis. Estimates/orders may not be combined to meet the next break in price.
| Number of Fiche Ordered |
CU Student | Other CU ID | Non-CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-9 | $3.50/fiche | $4.00/fiche | $5.00/fiche |
| 10-25 | $3.00/fiche | $3.50/fiche | $4.50/fiche |
| 26-49 | $2.50/fiche | $3.00/fiche | $4.00/fiche |
| 50-99 |
$2.00/fiche | $2.50/fiche | $3.50/fiche |
| 100-130 |
$2.00/fiche | $2.00/fiche | $2.50/fiche |
| 131-164 | $2.00/fiche | $2.00/fiche | $2.50/fiche |
| 165+ |
$2.00/fiche | $2.00/fiche | $2.25/fiche |
Audio Reformatting: reel-to-reel audiotapes, cassettes, LPs, 78s
| Quantity of Audio Materials |
Unit Price |
|---|---|
| 1-5 |
$80 each |
| 6-10 |
$180 each |
| 11+ |
$260 each |
Copies of existing digital audio files cost $15.00 each. Other audio formats, and items in poor physical condition, may cost more.
Other Fees
- A Bibliographic Fee of a minimum of $20 may be applied to each order. The amount of the bibliographic fee is based upon the complexity of the order.
- Postage: domestic $5 ; airmail $7 ; more, if order is large (10+ items).
Ordering Instructions
Order forms must include:
- Complete bibliographic information: author, title, publisher, date & place of publication, volume and pages desired; and
- Columbia University Libraries call number, if known.
Advance payment of fees is required for all orders. We accept cash, checks in United States dollars drawn on a United States bank, MasterCard, or Visa.
Orders and questions should be addressed to:
Preservation Reformatting Department
101 Butler Library
535 West 114th St.
New York, NY 10027
E-mail: prd-orders@libraries.cul.columbia.edu
Telephone: (212) 854-1332
Fax: (212) 854-9825
All reproductions are prepared on order and cannot be returned for credit.