Imaging Services
The cost of reproduction reflects the complexity of order processing. The majority of Special Collections material must be digitised using careful handling and specialist photographic equipment. Unless customers specify otherwise when requesting the copies, we deliver 8 bit uncompressed jpg files, 600ppi in 1:1 scale with RBG (Adobe 1998) colour profile.
Licensing Services
Licensing permission is required if you would like to use images for any kind of publication. Additional fees might apply, although we do not usually charge for publication in the body of an academic article.
Pricing
The prices shown here are based on our standard delivery period of 30 days, upon receipt of payment. For high volume orders, we will notify you in advance of any necessary extension to this rule.
Prices exclude VAT.
| Minimum charge per request |
Cost |
| All orders are subject to a minimum charge of £25.00 before VAT, postage or other charges. |
£25.00 |
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Special Collections Items Photography |
Cost per image |
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1 to 2 images |
£28.00 |
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3 to 20 images |
£19.00 |
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21 to 999 images |
£7.50 |
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1000+ images |
£5.50 |
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Main Collection Items Photography |
Cost per image |
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Up to 5 images |
£4.50 |
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6 to 99 images |
£2.50 |
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100+ images |
£2.00 |
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Microfilm Scans |
Cost |
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Up to 75 images |
£1.60 per image |
| Full copy of a microfilm | £90.00 per reel |
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Map Collection Scans |
Cost per image |
| Original up to A3 (including A4 and A3 extract) | £4.00 |
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A2 |
£8.00 |
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A1 |
£16.00 |
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A0 |
£32.00 |
| Theses |
Cost |
| Full copy of thesis (per volume) |
£35.00 |
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Other services and charges |
Cost |
|
Fragile and/or oversized item up to 155cm x 205cm |
£90.00 |
| Express Delivery (delivery within 2 working days from the time of payment - subject to the number of images, and the condition of the original items) |
plus 100% |
| Complex requests, specialist imaging, off-site work, and extremely fragile items | bespoke quotation |
Charging and licensing policies
Academic use
The Library will not usually charge for permission to publish images it supplies inside an academic publication (produced by a university press, on a scholarly subject, with an expected combined print and e-book/e-subscription volume of less than 3,000 copies).
Conditions of use
Unless used under a copyright exception or licensed under a Creative Commons licence, anyone wishing to use an image supplied by the library must submit a formal request and agree to the Library’s terms and conditions of use. Users must also clear any copyright in the original material if this is necessary for publication or use.
Prices
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One Country |
World Rights |
World Rights |
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One Language | One Language | All Language |
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Interior |
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Up to half page |
£50 |
£75 |
£100 |
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Up to full page |
£100 |
£150 |
£200 |
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Cover |
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| Book & Audio book jacket |
£225 |
£300 |
£400 |
Merchandise and commercial products
Please contact the Library by e-mailing photo@lib.cam.ac.uk.
Please note:
- VAT at 20% must be paid, where applicable
- Print publications: rates apply to print runs of up to 7,000. For higher print runs please contact us.
- All print rates are for one edition only, non-exclusive rights. Subsequent editions and reprints require an additional payment.
Reviewed March 2025