Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Duplication Services?
Duplication Services is a fee-for-service program responsible for copying and duplicating the Library's collections. - What collections have been duplicated and are available for sale?
A wide range of materials (including non-English) from the Library's collections have been photographed or reformatted in microform. Copies of most items are available for purchase. - What other collections are available for duplication?
Virtually all collections are available for duplication. Restrictions on availability for duplication are based on physical conditions of the materials, copyright limitations, and legal restrictions imposed on particular collections. - What specific services does Duplication Services offer?
Duplication Services offers a wide range of duplicating services to support customers' needs for copies from the Library's collections. Inquire about the following formats:- 35mm microfilm
- film to paper
- original filming
- photocopying
- cartographic scanning
- digital images to CD-ROM
- all formats of photographic reproduction
- How long before I receive my order?
An order may take from a few days to several months depending on the size, complexity, condition of original materials, availability of source materials, and other factors. Contact the Duplication Services regarding completion dates for various formats. - How can I pay for an order?
The Duplication Services can accept a variety of payment methods:Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover)
Money Orders (drawn on a U.S. bank)
UNESCO Coupons
Checks (drawn on a U.S. bank) - Will my request be subject to copyright laws?
The Duplication Services operates in full compliance with all United States copyright laws. The Library also has specific guidelines and conditions for copying materials for libraries and archives and for individuals requesting materials. If we cannot complete your order because of restrictions, Duplication Services will notify you in a timely manner. - How do you obtain certifications* for Library of Congress materials?
Due to the variability of the material to be certified, contact the Duplication Services via email at photoduplication@loc.gov to obtain details.*certification process:
1. Material requested by the customer to be certified is pulled by Library of Congress staff and copied according to the customer's specifications.
2. A letter of certification, prepared by the Library of Congress searcher, identifies the material copied.
3. The Library of Congress division chief confirms that the material to be certified matches the original.
4. A letter of certification is signed by the division chief, stamped with the Library of Congress raised seal, and sent to the customer along with the copy.
Last Updated: 06/29/2009