The information on this page relates only to obtaining copies of photos from the Charles F. Cummings Information Center.
For photos from the HRIC please contact njhric@npl.org
For photos from Special Collections please contact specialcollections@npl.org
Low resolution of photos on our digital.npl.org website can be downloaded via the “Download Options” section on the right side and must be credited to Newark Public Library.
There are fees for high resolution scans and commercial use of images. We require that all images be credited to The Newark Public Library. Note that it is the patron’s responsibility to determine copyright of photos. See photo application below for more details.
Patrons requesting copies or wanting to reproduce or publish photos must fill out the following forms:
All materials should be e-mailed to njreference@npl.org. Please include URL or local field when downloading from digital.npl.org website.
Once you submit the forms, the library will contact you about payment. Payment is accepted via credit/debit card or check. Checks should be made out to “The Newark Public Library”.
Scanning and Processing Fees
There is a $4.00 scanning/processing fee for each high resolution scan for non-profit or personal use.
There is an $8.00 scanning/processing fee for each high resolution scan for profit use.
There is a $3.00 fee for a CD or DVD. Otherwise, no fee is charged for e-mailed photos.
Usage Fees
There are no usage fees for private or non-profit use. Non-profits, please submit the fee schedule form and check “No Service Fee”.
Usage fees for profit range from $35.00 to $250.00 depending on use. Please see the Fee Schedule form (fees are for each photo).
In some cases, donations of a completed book or film will be accepted in lieu of a usage fee. Please contact njreference@npl.org to discuss this option.