Certain materials cannot be copied because of restrictions placed upon the item by the donor or agency of origin. Hand-held copiers or scanners are not permitted. In every case of reproduction, copyright law (Title 17 of the U.S. Code) and the doctrine of educational fair use (Section 107 of H.R. 2223) applies.

   Although the Cushing Memorial Library possesses the physical property rights to the materials in its collections, literary and artistic property rights normally reside with the creator or the creator's heirs or executors. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the necessary permissions prior to publication. The Cushing Memorial Library may require proof of such permissions.

Photocopies:
 
    Requests for photocopies should be made of the staff member at the reference desk. Every attempt will be made to complete photocopy requests in a timely manner. Orders will not be completed on a while-you-wait basis. The normal turnaround time is 24 hours. Exceptions are granted for requests of 7 pages or less. Large orders may take several days to process. The cost is 20 cents per page. Photocopies can be picked up or mailed; if mailed there may be a shipping and handling fee. The procedure for photocopy reproduction is as follows:

1. Please complete the photocopy request form.
2. Please be sure library staff are aware of what needs to be copied.
3. Please do not remove original material from folders. Turn the pages you would like copied perpendicular to the other pages in the folder. This will ensure the materials remain in order. For bound volumes (if it is permissible for the volume(s) to be copied) write the pages you would like copied on the photocopy request form.