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Reference Services
Although Thomas Balch Library is unable to do extensive research for patrons, we are happy to provide 15 minutes of free general research for patrons unable to visit the library in person (includes queries received via phone, email, mail, or in-person if request left for staff research). Limit 3 requests per month. Patrons will not be charged for reference services provided in the library. Contact Thomas Balch Library reference staff using our online form or call 703-737-7195.
| Reference Service | Fee |
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| General Collection Materials |
$30.00 per request. Includes up to 1 hour research and up to 10 copies. Limit 3 requests per month If additional copies are required: $0.50/page, limited to 50 copies per request |
| Manuscripts, Archives, Rare Books (special handling required) | $30.00 per request. Includes up to 1 hour research and up to 10 copies. Limit 3 requests per month. If additional copies are required: $0.50/page, limited to 50 copies per request |
| Photographic Research | $30.00 per hour, limit 4 hours per month |
| Shipping and Handling | $5 plus cost |
For additional information, please review: Reference and Photocopy Fee Schedule or Photographic Reference & Reproduction Fee Schedule
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Reproduction Services
Thomas Balch Library offers both self-serve and staff-assisted copy services from black & white photocopies from copy machine, printer, or microfilm printer. Sizes: 8 ½” x 11”, 8 ½” x 14”, 11” x 17”. Some restrictions apply when making photocopies. Please be familiar with our Photocopying Policy .
| Service | Fee |
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| General Collection Materials (self service, black and white photocopies) |
$ 0.25/page, unlimited copies. |
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Manuscripts, Archives, Rare Books (black and white photocopies |
$0.50/page, limit 50 copies per request. |
| Staff Produced Color Copies | $1.00 per page, limit 50 copies per order |
| Staff Produced Digital Reproductions | $2.00 per page, limit 20 pages, Scans will be provided as 200 dpi .pdf files only |
| Shipping and Handling | $5 plus cost |
For additional information, please review Reference and Photocopy Fee Schedule .
Photograph Reproduction Services
All photograph reproduction orders are handled by Thomas Balch Library staff. We do not allow either personal scanning devices or digital cameras in the library; see our Photocopying Policy for details.
Reproduction fees for photographs range from $10 to $30. Reproductions may be delivered either digitally or print, and require up to 4 weeks for processing. Please contact the Library Director regarding the availability of rush services. Prepayment is required. Additional charges, if any, will be billed before materials are sent.
There is a limit of 30 photographs per order and/or 30 photographs per person per month.
Depending on your intended use of a photographic reproduction, a Permission to Use Contract may be necessary, and additional usage fees may be assessed. Please review our Photograph & Manuscript Reproduction Usage Fee Schedule . Click for a sample contract
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For detailed information, including processing time, rush service fees, and postage and handling charges, please see Photographic Reference & Reproduction Fee Schedule .