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Duplication Services

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Below you will find a 'toolbox' of resources intended to make it easier to order and help you understand what's involved in making copies of Library of Congress collections.

  • Need help figuring out what kind of copy to order? If you're new to ordering copies, the options can be bewildering.
    For assistance, check out Copies and Formats Matrix
    And Guide to the Collections

  • Definitions: What's a Service Copy, a Fiber Photoprint, a glass negative? Get definitions for these and other terms in the Duplication Services Terms Glossary

  • Copyright: We take copyright laws seriously. It's your responsibility to determine whether you can use the content you request for reasons other than personal.
    Find out more in Copyright Restrictions