Photograph Printing Service Update
Due to limited resources, we will no longer be able to fill print orders. However, we can provide digital files at a high enough resolution so you can order a print at a local or online printer.
Purchase Forms and Permissions
TIFF Image File Pricing and Sizes
Digital sales are non-refundable. Files may be delivered electronically at no additional cost, or loaded onto a flash drive for $10.00.
| Highest resolution available at the time of your order. Resolution and pixel dimensions vary. | $25.00 |
| Custom dimensions/resolution: see Additional Fees and Discounts section below | $100.00 |
Use Fees
Charges listed below are price per image.
Books, brochures, guides, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, journalsOne-time interior use (non-cover) in print and electronic editions, non-exclusive, worldwide and all languages. |
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| 0-1,000 | $25.00 |
| 1,001-5,000 | $50.00 |
| 5,001 and up | $50.00 per 5,000 copies, up to 100,000 copies (rounded up) |
Book jacket or cover of books, brochures, guides, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, journals |
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| 0-1,000 | $50.00 |
| 1,001-5,000 | $100.00 |
| 5,001 and up | $100.00 per 5,000 copies, up to 100,000 copies (rounded up) |
Audio-visual distribution (motion picture, television, documentary) |
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| Non-commercial online streaming | No charge. Please credit as "Denver Public Library Special Collections" unless otherwise noted. |
| Non-commercial broadcast | $150.00 |
| Commercial broadcast or online streaming | $250.00 |
| Motion picture | $250.00 |
| All manners/media | $500.00 |
Merchandise |
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| Postcards, posters, t-shirts, calendars, non-paper items | $25.00 per 500 items |
Public Display |
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| Public Display | $50.00 |
Advertising/Press kits |
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| Television, print and web-based advertising | $300.00 |
Websites, apps and databases |
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| Non-commercial use | No charge. Please credit as "Denver Public Library Special Collections" unless otherwise noted. |
| Commercial use | $100.00 |
Additional Fees and Discounts
Rush Fees
Non-rush orders will be filled within 8-10 business days. Rush orders are filled within 2-4 business days and will be charged double the cost of the normal fulfillment fee. Staff reserve the right to deny rush orders, in whole or in part, based on current capacity. If the rush order option is not available, your order will be completed within the non-rush order fulfillment time.
New Scan Fees
New scan fees apply to items that are not currently available in the Digital Collections. Negatives, fragile materials, bound items, and materials greater than 11" width or height will be charged $50 per hour, with a minimum of 15 minutes billed, and 15-minute increments thereafter.
File Transfer Service
Free
Special Request Digital Image File Sizes
Any requests for image files with specific dimensions or resolutions beyond the full-resolution size offered are $100 per file. This applies to new scans of items that are not currently in the Digital Collections, as well as items where the resolution is not high enough to suit your needs.
Discounts
50% use fee discount for:
- Non-profit organizations which are reproducing images from the collection for non-commercial use such as scholarly journals, teaching tools, reports and display.
- Customers ordering more than 10 images at a time.
For special requests or questions, contact the photo sales team: photosales@denverlibrary.org or 720-865-1818.