Frequently Asked Questions

Photocopy & Printing

  1. Can I do my practicum/internship in the Archives and Rare Books department?
  2. Can I have articles from Remote Storage e-mailed to me?
  3. Can I print from microforms?
  4. Can I print in color at the 24 Center?
  5. Can I use my digital camera in the reading room while I am doing research?
  6. Do I have to pay to print?
  7. How much does printing cost in the 24 Center?
  8. Is there any way to scan microforms into the computer?
  9. Where are scanners that students can use?

  1. Can I do my practicum/internship in the Archives and Rare Books department?

    The Archives and Rare Books department employs students in paid and unpaid positions. Open student positions are listed on the UNT student job website, linked here. If you are interested in doing your internship or practicum in Archives and Rare Books contact please contact us directly.

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  2. Can I have articles from Remote Storage e-mailed to me?

    Copies of articles from Remote Storage items are usually e-mailed but there may be some limitations in cases where the articles are more than 30 pages.

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  3. Can I print from microforms?

    Yes, there are reader/printers for microfilm and microfiche in Willis Library, room 025 that print for 10 cents per page. A TracCard or money on your UNT ID must be used for payment.

    In addition, there is a digital scanner for microfilm and microfiche. This machine is connected to a public terminal so the information can be saved to a flash drive, emailed, or burned to a cd.

    All services are self serve, but staff is available to help you with the equipment during Microform Service Desk hours.

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  4. Can I print in color at the 24 Center?

    The 24 Center does not offer color printing. To check if a specific lab offers color printing click the individual lab links on the GACL website.

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  5. Can I use my digital camera in the reading room while I am doing research?

    Sure! You may use a digital camera to create images for personal research use. If you want to use images beyond personal use you will need to fill out the Permission for Use form.

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  6. Do I have to pay to print?

    If you are a student, you can do a limited amount of printing at the Willis 24 Center or one of the Computer Labs in close proximity to a library location.

    If you are not a student, the libraries have both pay-for-print solutions, and scanners available in select locations.

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  7. How much does printing cost in the 24 Center?

    The fees you pay as a student at the beginning of each semester cover printing in the Willis 24 Center. You can print one copy of your document. Please use the copy machines in the copy center in the Union or those available in the Library to make additional copies.

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  8. Is there any way to scan microforms into the computer?

    Yes, the Microforms Department has a digital scanner available for visitors to use at no charge. It will scan all formats including microfilm, microfiche, and microcards. It is available during regular Microforms Service Desk hours. It is recommended that you bring a flash drive to save your scans. Materials can be saved in many formats, including PDF, TIFF, JPEG, etc.

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  9. Where are scanners that students can use?

    The Libraries have several scanners available.  See: Photocopies, Scanning, Printing

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