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Document Delivery Services

Can't get to the New York State Library? New York State Library Document Delivery services provide expanded access to the collections of the New York State Library through a variety of fee-based duplication services. See chart below for services and fees. If you're planning a visit, review our Self-Service Copy Services.

Large orders: Orders over $100 must be prepaid. Large orders will be filled if staff and equipment are available.

We can not provide copies of the following materials: Audio, film/video or other multi-media. Some bound volumes can not be digitized via the Library's book scanners due to size or condition. In cases of volumes with tight bindings or text running into the gutter of the book, some information may not be legible in the files delivered. The quality of copies made from microfilm or microfiche is dependent upon the condition/quality of the original item. For example, if the original image, page or film is dark, discolored or blemished, this will appear in a copy.

Copyright: The New York State Library's Document Delivery Unit copies all materials in accordance with the U.S. copyright laws. Materials copied are for private study, research or scholarship.  Any other use may require the permission of the copyright owner. See chart below for services and fees.

Costs for Duplication Services

Service NYS Government Individuals and not-for-profits Business entities Notes
Legal Certification of Paper Copies (photocopies) No Cost for State Government Agencies $25.00 for each group of 1-50 pages in addition to copying fees $25.00 for each group of 1-50 pages in addition to copying fees Delivery time: 10 business days.
Digital and Paper Copies No Cost for State Government Agencies 100 free pages each year
$1.00 per page over 100 pages
$10.00 minimum charge for copy orders
 $1.00 per page
$10.00 minimum charge for copy orders under 10 pages
Delivery time for digital copies: up to 5 business days.
Standard delivery for digital copies is black and white PDFs with 300 DPI.
Paper photocopies are available in black and white and in sizes 8 ½" x 11", 8 ½"x14 and 11"x17".
Options:
Copies can be made in color depending upon the original
Dpi from 300 – 800
Digital copy can be made from paper copy materials up to 18" x 24"
Other formats available for digital copy: tiff, JPEG
Fiche
Duplication
1-5 fiche free
over 5 fiche:
$3.00 per fiche
$3.00 per fiche $3.00 per fiche Delivery time: 5 business days.
Microfilm
Duplication
$100.00 per reel silver halide
$75.00 per reel diazo
$100.00 per silver halide reel
$75.00 per diazo reel
$100.00 per silver halide reel
$75.00 per diazo reel
Delivery time: 6-8 wks.
We can only make duplicate copies of microfilm if the NYSL has the master film.
Fed Ex N/A $10.00 plus other charges $10.00 plus other charges We will use customer's Fed Ex account number
Last Updated: June 29, 2023