Service Fees
Research Services
Retrieval of materials for reading room use
Ordinarily, materials requested for use can be paged within minutes upon completion of appropriate call slips. You may receive up to 5 books, serial volumes, newspaper packages, or microfilm reels, or 4 manuscript collection boxes, per paging.
Duplication
IHRC materials, unless restricted, may be either photocopied or digitally reproduced; procedures and regulations for each are delineated in the corresponding request forms for these services. Also, most microfilm reels for which the IHRC holds master negatives can be duplicated for purchase. Please note: No personal scanners or other duplicating devices are allowed in the reading room. All duplication services will be performed by the IHRC staff only. Prepayment is required for all duplication requests received via phone, fax, mail or email. Please contact one of our collections staff for billing information.
Computer Searching
IHRC manuscript collections are cataloged on microcomputer, facilitating subject searching of this material. Also, the University Libraries' online catalog, MNCAT, can be consulted in the reading room. The curatorial staff will assist with use of these databases.
Microfilm Equipment
Two microfilm reader-printers, are available for patron use. Written procedures for using this equipment are posted near the machines. In addition, curatorial staff will assist in orienting you to these procedures.
Interlibrary Loan
It is often possible for the IHRC to receive materials from other libraries via interlibrary loan. Please notify the curator if you wish to make such arrangements. Note that this generally requires considerable time between the date of request and the actual receipt of materials. The IHRC can also loan to participating ILL institutions many of its materials held on microfilm as well as inventories to manuscript collections.
Use of University Libraries
You are welcome to visit Wilson Library and Walter Library. In addition, the IHRC can arrange borrowing privileges with these facilities for non-University affiliated researchers.
Preferred Format for Citation/Credit
Example: "Anthony Capraro Papers, Box 10, Folder 4, Immigration History Research Center, University of Minnesota."
Should the IHRC prove to be a significant resource for a publication, please send a copy to the IHRC.
For research inquiries, please try the following tools first:
Search IHRC archival collections in VITRAGE
University of MN On-Line Database - MNCAT
Intro to Library & Archival Research
If none of these can answer your question, we will be glad to assist you with your search. When submitting your e-mail research inquiry, please indicate your name, address and/or institutional affiliation, and the purpose of your research. Be as specific as possible. Following these instructions will expedite processing of your request as well as help compile the Center's statistics.
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IHRC archival collections
Please note that all e-mail research inquiries will be handled in the order in which they arrive, due to the large volume of incoming messages. While our goal is to respond within three business days, sometimes other duties of the archivist designated to handle—among many other tasks—the inquiries received in the IHRC e-mail box will not allow us to accomplish that goal.
Other Inquiries
If you want to send us any other question or comment, please e-mail us at ihrc@umn.edu.
For both "Research" and "Other" inquiries, contact the IHRC via e-mail at ihrc@umn.edu.
Service Fees
Prepayment is required for the following patron services.
Please contact ihrc@umn.edu to determine the amount to remit.
Photocopying
| On-Site Requests | Phone, Mail, E-mail, Fax Requests | Internal Rates** | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | $0.15/page | $0.35/page | $.12/page |
| Serials | $0.15/page | $0.35/page | $.12/page |
| Manuscripts | $0.25/page | $0.35/page | $.20/page |
| Newspapers | $0.25/page | $0.35/page | $.20/page |
Print-outs of Computer Files
| $.15/page | $.12/page |
Microfilm Reader
| On-Site Requests | Phone, Mail, E-mail, Fax Requests | Internal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reader Printout | $0.35/page | $0.50/page | $.30/page |
Microfilm Duplication
| Single Reel | $40.00/each | $36.00/each |
|---|---|---|
| Two or More Reels | $35.00/each | $31.00/each |
Color Photocopying
| 8.5"x11" | $3.50/page | $2.50/page |
|---|---|---|
| Larger Format | $5.00/page | $3.50/page |
Digital Duplication of Photographs and Other Images
| Scans - High Resolution, 300 DPI & greater | $10.00/each | $8.00/each |
|---|---|---|
| Scans - Low Resolution, less than 300 DPI | $7.50/each | $5.00/each |
| Digital Camera (large formats) | $27.00/each* | $16.00/each* |
| CD-R | $1.50/each | $1.00/each |
* Services provided by the U of MN Digital Collections Unit, add $2.00 processing fee per order charged by DCU.
** The University mandates external/internal charges. Any charge originating from university departments, students, or staff on university business will incur the internal charge. Examples include, but are not limited to, term/research papers, class presentation materials, and departmental functions or projects. Students must present a current ID and staff should provide a CUFs number for internal billing at the time of placing an order.
Commercial Use of Photographs and Other Images
| $50.00/first image | $25.00/each additional image |
Audio Cassette Duplication
| $10.00/first cassette | $5.00/each additional cassette |
Delivery Fees
| Mail Delivery | Postage, plus $3.00 handling |
|---|---|
| Fax - Domestic | $1.00/first page; $0.50/each additional page |
| Fax - International | $3.00/first page; $1.00/each additional page |
| "Rush" Orders | Double order price (minimum $15.00) |
