Reproductions for Editorial or Commercial Use

High-quality reproductions (digital files, prints, or 4 x 5” color transparencies) are available for use in any nonprofit, government, or commercial book, magazine, newspaper, scholarly journal, CD-ROM, DVD, brochure, calendar, poster, flyer, postcard, documentary, TV show, feature film, video, exhibition, website, promotional material, product, or advertisement.

Ask NYPL Express

Instructions:

• Complete the Order Form (pdf).
• Be sure to include the Image ID nos. for images found online in the NYPL Digital Gallery.
• For all images not found in the NYPL Digital Gallery, please include photocopies, if possible.
• Rush service may not be available for certain items from Manuscripts & Archives Divison, Schomburg Center, and the Performing Arts Library.
• Consult the Fee Schedule (pdf).
• The one fee under the category pertaining to your project includes the permission and a 300dpi TIFF file.
• 8 x 10" prints and 4 x 5" color transparencies are available for most items with a surcharge on top of fees posted.
• Special handling surcharges of $50.00 per item are affixed on top of fees posted for laminated material larger than 11 x 17"; single items larger than 30 x 40"; bound oversize material larger than 16 x 16"; fragile items; and prints from microfilm.
• Submit the application to the Library via mail, fax, attached to an email or in person. Prepayment is required. We can invoice but your order cannot be processed until payment has been received.

Email us at permissions@nypl.org if your intended use is not listed on the Fee Schedule.