Policies, Fees, and Forms

Most of these documents are downloadable as Adobe Acrobat (pdf) files. You may download free copies of the Adobe Acrobat Reader here. To have forms mailed or faxed, please contact Ransom Center curatorial staff.

Change in Photoduplication Policy

As of March 17, 2008, the Ransom Center's policy regarding research copies of items from its collections will change. We will no longer furnish photocopies. For all requests received on or after March 17, our default procedure will be to make digital scans of the originals and furnish PDF files (72 dpi, see sample) either by email or on CD-ROM. For patrons who are unable to make use of PDFs, printouts will be available in lieu of digital files.

For publication purposes, high-resolution images will still be furnished on the same terms as before.

Policies

Reading and Viewing Room Regulations

Locating US Copyright Holders: Provides basic information about US copyright law and lists steps researchers can take to identify copyright holders.

Locating UK Copyright Holders: Provides basic information about UK copyright law and lists steps researchers can take to identify copyright holders.

Materials Use Policy: Policies governing the use of materials in Ransom Center collections.

Policy Regarding Proxy Researchers: A patron may hire a researcher to work with Ransom Center materials on his/her behalf if a visit to the Center is not possible. The Center maintains a list (available on request) of graduate students willing to undertake proxy research.

Policy and Guidelines for the Protection of Collection Materials During Photography, Filming, and Videotaping Sessions: In effect for approved photography, filming and videotaping by non-Ransom Center staff.

Exhibition Loan Policy

Policy for State Government and University of Texas Loans

Fee Schedules

Photoduplication Fees: Lists fees the Ransom Center charges for the reproduction of materials in paper, photographic and digital form.

Publication Fees: Lists fees for the publication of images of Ransom Center materials.

Forms

External Transfer of Collection Material

The following forms are in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format and can be either filled out interactively using Acrobat Reader and printed complete (but not saved to your computer), or printed blank and filled out by hand.

Patron Application: Any patron wishing to make use of original materials (Manuscripts, Performing Arts, Film, or Art) will need to complete a reader's application giving full information about the subject, scope and purpose of the research being undertaken.

Ransom Center Seminar Rooms Reservation Form and FAQ

Photoduplication Order Form: Worksheet to place an order for paper-copy, photographic, microfilm and digital imaging orders.

If you intend to use Ransom Center materials in a publication, performance or broadcast, please complete and submit to the Center the appropriate "Notification of Intent" form. The Center may assess a fee for the use of materials from its collections:

Notification of Intent to Quote from or Publish Manuscripts

Notification of Intent to Publish Photographic Images

Notification of Intent to Use Ransom Center Materials in Motion Pictures or Videos

Notification of Intent to Use Ransom Center Materials in Performances