Good afternoon! I am writing in search of professional guidance. I have just started as the rights and reproductions person in my museum, and have already come across some situations where an understanding of the prices quoted by other museums would help me tremendously in negotiating with my clients here. My predecessor did leave behind a basic price list for most run-of-the-mill cases, but especially with bigger requests it is not very helpful. I am hoping you could give me an estimate or some examples of what any of you have charged your clients - with full discretion, of course. An example of a case that I found hard to price: A school text book in print and electronic formats, including without limitation CD-ROMs, DVDs and other portable electronic devices, websites, and similar techonologies. Initial clearance 500,000 print run, plus the right to configure the student and teacher material in alternative formats such as hardcover, softcover, etc. Territory all of North America (Canada included) and all US territories and dependencies etc. Especially the variety of electronic media threw me off guard, as well as the right to configure the format of the material. They requested only one image. I would appreciate any advice on this matter. Please reply off-list if you wish. Thank you! Aino Tolme Assistant Registrar / Photographic Services Asian Art Museum of San Francisco 200 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: (415) 581-3676 Fax: (415) 581-4716 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).