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May 22, 2013
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Fees for Photocopying, Publication and Use of Holdings, Vital Statistics Searches, and Other Related Services
Please note! There are strict rules regarding the reproduction of archival and library materials, as defined in the Canadian Copyright Act and Regulations. These rules may prevent or limit us in responding to your request for copies. For details, please see Copyright Policy or consult with Reference Services Staff.
15% HST added to ALL fees, with exception of photocopies / print-outs, which include tax in page price
Reproduction Fees
| Photocopies | $.50 / page plus postage and handling |
| Microfilm print-outs | $.50 / page plus postage and handling |
| Large orders - 50+ pages | $10.00 / hour plus postage and handling |
| Microfilm duplication | $50.00 / reel plus postage and handling |
| Scanned images from NSARM website | $12.00 / image + cost of CD plus postage and handling |
| Photographic reproductions | out-sourced |
| Digital imaging from original material | out-sourced |
| Oversize items | out-sourced |
Sound Reproduction
| reel-to-reel to CD | $25.00 / hour + cost of CD plus postage and handling |
| cassette to CD | $25.00 / hour + cost of CD plus postage and handling |
Moving Image Reproduction
| VHS to DVD | $25.00 / hour + cost of DVD plus postage and handling |
| 3/4 inch to DVD | $25.00 / hour + cost of DVD plus postage and handling |
| BetaCam, SP, Digital Beta, etc. | out-sourced |
Search Fees
| Vital Statistics | Information available at www.novascotiagenealogy.com |
| Marriage Bonds | Information available at www.novascotiagenealogy.com |
| School Attendance Records | $20.00 / item plus postage and handling |
Document Certification
| Levied in additonal to Reproduction Fees | $20.00 / file or item ($10.00 if copies client-generated) plus postage and handling |
Postage and Handling and Fax Fees
| 1 to 8 pages | $3.00 / (see above) + cost of copies |
| 9 to 49 pages | $6.00 / (see above) + cost of copies |
| 50 to 100 pages | $8.00 / (see above) + cost of copies |
| 100+ pages | consult with staff |
| microfilm | $2.00 / reel to max. of $10.00 |
| sound and video | $2.00 / cassette to max. of $10.00 |
| CD and DVD | $1.00 / disc to max. of $5.00 |
| Local Fax | cost of copies (no additional cost) |
| Long distance Fax | $1.25 / page + cost of copies |
Publication and Use Fees
| Educational | no charge for non-commerical / not-for-profit |
| Non-commerical | no charge for non-commerical / not-for-profit |
| Personal use | no charge for reference and research |
| Television and newspaper media | no charge for non-commecial, one-time use) |
| NS Archives website images captured off website | no charge |
Commercial publication and use
| standard print/electronic publications (books, periodicals, websites, CDs, etc.) | $50.00 / item ($100.00 / item outside Canada) |
| book covers, dust jackets, posters | $100.00 / item ($200.00 / item outside Canada) |
| media advertising | $200.00 / item |
| display purposes (stores, hotels, restaurants, etc.) | $200.00 / item |
Commerical / Public Broadcasting
| video / film | $100.00 / minute (30 sec. minimum charge) |
| sound recordings | $100.00 / minute (30 sec. minimum charge) |
| photos, scanned images | $100.00 / item ($200.00 / item outside Canada) |
Merchandise
| negotiable on item and intended-use basis |
Licencing Arrangements
| Not available |
Please Note!
- Publication/Use Fees for print/electronic publication, advertising and display purposes are for one-time only, non-exclusive use, over a 5-year period.
- Publication/Use Fees for public/commercial broadcasting purposes are for one-time only, non-exclusive use, with unlimited plays over a 5-year period.
- Subsequent use of material (i.e., other than for the purpose first negotiated or the 5-year limit), i.e. resales or in spin-off or related products (e.g. home videos, CD-ROMs, DVDs, other new media uses, companion books, etc.) must be negotiated separately with the NS Archives; additional fees will be levied accordingly.
- Formal credit ('Nova Scotia Archives') is required for all uses of material; and formal citation of material ('Nova Scotia Archives, [collection title, name of photographer or negative number, as provided on supplied material]') where appropriate.
- Copyright and other rights requirements are the responsibility of the user; the NS Archives will not provide indemnity against losses or costs incurred by third-party claims of ownership or copyright.
- Images used for website publication must be displayed at a resolution not higher than 72 dpi.
- Items provided for publication and use may not be altered in any way without written permission from the NS Archives.
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