No.  It's done all the time.
 
Rebecca Fitzgerald, CA
Mt. St. Mary's Archives & Special Collections
 
My opinion only--this does not necessarily reflect the opinion of my employer.

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	From: Maria Sanchez [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
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	Subject: Re: Microfilming Standard
	
	

	I guess I did not make my question clear. I already know the difference between microfilming and scanning. I know the technical details. What I am asking is: is there any  conflict ethical or otherwise when a researcher funds the copying of  a collection in order to keep for personal use.
	
	Maria Sanchez
	
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