Instructions for Placing a Photo Order

Photographic Reprints | High-Resolution Digital Files | Low-Resolution Digital Files | Custom Scanning

PLACE YOUR ORDER
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Photographic Reprints

1. Find the Photograph - Search the MVSC Gallery to identify the images you want. Note the following information, as it will be required on the online photo order form:

a. title of the image
b. photograph location
c. barcode number

Without this information, we cannot process your order accurately.

2. Photographic Reproduction - No reproduction work is performed in the Library. We currently use a commercial photo studio to make reprints.  Prints are available in matte or glossy finishes.

For standard sized prints, see price chart below:

For other sizes or additional information on the reproduction process please call the Missouri Valley Room reference desk at 816-701-3427 or send email to lhistory@kclibrary.org.

Standard delivery is 3 to 4 days for completion plus standard UPS ground shipping. The photo studio will contact you directly to arrange for payment and delivery.

3. Fees – There is a $10 use fee charged per order, regardless of the number of images purchased. All fees must be paid before the order can be filled unless special arrangements have been made. Payment may be made by check, payable to Kansas City Public Library, or credit card using the online order form. There is also a PDF order form which you may print and mail or fax to the library.

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High Resolution Digital Files

1. Find the Photograph - To appropriately identify the images you want, search the MVSC Gallery. Carefully note the following information, as it will be required on the online photo order form:

a. title of the image
b. photograph location
c. barcode number

2. File Delivery - An uncompressed, 600-dpi jpg of the requested photographs will be sent to your email address. If you are ordering a large number of files, they may also be sent on a CD. Allow three business days to fill order. Large orders may require more time. Please call the Missouri Valley Room reference desk at 816-701-3427 or send email to lhistory@kclibrary.org. for more information.

3. Fees - Each high resolution file costs $15. There is also a $10 use fee charged per order, regardless of the number of images purchased. All fees must be paid before the order can be filled unless special arrangements have been made. Payment may be made by check payable to Kansas City Public Library or credit card using the online order form. There is also a PDF order form which you may print and mail to the library.

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Low Resolution Digital Files

1. Find the Photograph - To appropriately identify the images you want, search the MVSC Gallery.

2. File Delivery - Use your browser's capability to download the images you desire:

Internet Explorer 6 and Netscape 6 - Right click the image and choose Save As...

3. Fees - There is a $10 use fee charged per order, regardless of the number of images purchased. All fees must be paid before the order can be filled unless special arrangements have been made. Payment may be made by check payable to Kansas City Public Library or credit card using the online order form. There is also a PDF order form which you may print and mail to the library. Please call the Missouri Valley Room reference desk at 816-701-3427 or send email to lhistory@kclibrary.org for more information.

ORDER ONLINE | PRINT PDF FORM

Custom Scanning

Staff will also accept custom scanning requests for collection items, e.g., photographs, postcards, advertising cards, which have not already been digitized. However, due to copyright restrictions, fragility, or size some items may not be scanned. Please contact the Missouri Valley Special Collections department at 816-701-3427 or lhistory@kclibrary.org to inquire about possible restrictions and to make arrangements for scanning of materials from the collection. Decisions will be made on an individual basis based on the condition of the original, type of materials, and staff availability.

Charges for custom scans are the same as above for low-resolution or high-resolution JPEG or TIFF files. The files can be sent as e-mail attachments, burned to a CD, or saved to a USB storage device. Since custom scanning orders usually cannot be filled immediately, please allow up to three business days for your order to be processed.