Photographic Imaging

Imaging Services renders high-quality film, print, and digital image derivatives for publication or personal use. We offer a variety of formats and delivery methods to best suit your needs:

• Digital image files
  
  • For web usage and email correspondence, we recommend lower-resolution (72 dpi) JPG files.
  • For professional printing, and archival storage, we recommend higher-resolution TIF files (300 dpi and above).
  • E-mail
    We can send your image files up to 10 MB via e-mail.
  • Compact disc
    We can provide your images on a 650 MB CD; walk-in customers may supply their own CDs.
  • Color laser prints
    We can print your images on either 8 1/2" x 11" (letter-sized) or 11" x 17"(tabloid-sized) white paper.
  • Black and white photographic prints
    We offer black and white prints from analog film negatives,
    or digital image files.
    Prints are available on either matte or glossy-finished photographic paper.
    Our standard sizes include 5" x 7"; 8" x 10"; and 11" x 14".
  • Premium color photographic prints
    We offer color prints from digital image files.
    (Sorry, no color film negative services).
    Prints are available on either matte or glossy-finished photographic paper.
    Our standard sizes include 5" x 7"; 8" x 10"; and 11" x 14".

  Please see our detailed price list for the cost of these services

  Placing Orders

  To place an order with Imaging Services, you may bring materials to our location in the sub-basement of the Main Library on the UGA campus. An imaging technician will review the materials and discuss your image capture, reproduction, and storage options. Directions and parking information for the Main Library are available here.

  Please Note

  • Public service hours: We operate with limited walk-in public service hours, as we serve several different UGA Libraries and University System of Georgia units. If you are not able to come during our public service hours, we are more than happy to help accomodate your schedule by appointment. Please refer to our contact information to schedule an appointment.
    
  • All prices are for items that do not require special handling: Items that require special handling may incur additional charges.
    
  • Maximum print output size: Although we can capture images up to 30" x 40", our largest standard print output size is currently 11" x 14" for photographic prints, and 11" x 17" for color laser prints.
    
  • Color corrections and photo retouching: In order to provide a level of service for library users to gain access to images from our non-circulating collections at a price that is as reasonable as possible, we maintain a simplified level of service for everyone. Therefore, we do not provide services offered by larger commercial service bureaus, such as extensive color corrections or retouching. As a courtesy, our experienced staff is happy to recommend outside vendors should there be any services that we have limited on-site capability to perform.
    
  • UGA Libraries retains all Special Collections film negatives Prints from original or copy negatives will not necessarily be identical in format or tonal values to a print on file in the Library or seen in a publication. No retouching is performed to eliminate imperfections existing in the negative or the original material.
    
  • Rush services: Please allow 7-10 business days for all imaging services. In some cases, such as particularly dense collections, or work with fragile materials, the turnaround time may be longer. A rush fee will be charged for items requested within 3 business days. Rush fees are 100% of the job cost.
    
  • Shipping: All shipping is by US Mail; shipping charges will be added to the invoice. We will also ship via UPS or FedEx provided that customers supply us with appropriate account numbers for direct billing.

  ILL/ Special Collections Requests: If you are requesting prints, slides, or scans from materials in our library, contact your Interlibrary Loan Office. For Special Collections requests, contact a staff member from the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library or the Richard B. Russell Library.