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Photographic Reproduction Orders

Photographic reproductions can be requested using the appropriate forms, available at the distribution counter of the Reading rooms, and accessible for downloading and printing on this site. The Prefecture of the Library reserves the right to concede permission for reproductions at its own discretion.

Applicants are obliged to respect International ownership and copyright laws for the use of all materials.

For further information, please contact:

Rights and Reproductions Office

Tel.
          +39/06.6987.9455 (for private studies)
                
+39/06.6987.9407 (for publication)
Fax           +39/06.6987.9464
E-mail        rights@vatlib.it


Use for private studies
 

Photocopies are made only from volumes published between 1601 and 1990, and only for use for private studies. Requests can be submitted at the distribution counter of the Printed Books Reading room from 9:00 to 17:00. It is preferable that the book from which copies are being requested be submitted with the request form.

Request form for photocopies for private studies

Other types of reproductions (black and white photographs, color prints, microfilm, CD-ROM from microfilm, etc.), to be used for private studies, from books printed up until 1990, from manuscripts and of objects, can be requested by submitting the completed form at the distribution counter, or mailing it to the Library.
Request form for reproductions for private studies


Use for publication in books or periodicals

Photographic, or other types of reproductions, can be requested using the appropriate form. In addition to costs of the reproduction, payment is required as well for the the rights for reproduction.
Request form for Concession for rights of reproduction of images in books and periodicals


Use for electronic publication (Internet, CD-ROM, DVD)

Images for temporary use on Internet, a CD-ROM or a DVD in the formats of TIFF 72 dpi and TIFF 150 dpi can be requested.
Request form for reproductions in electronic publications




Use for lessons and conferences

Slides and other types of reproductions for lessons and conferences can also be rented.
Request form for rights for lessons and conferences



For all other public uses (musical performances, musical scores,  temporary exhibitions, etc.)

Requests should be made in writing to the Prefecture of the Library, specifying precisely the type of reproduction and request desired.

 
 
 
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