Over the last eight years our request for reproductions, copies, pdf files, etc have also increased.  I would also be interested in what the list has to say.  We do waive for small (new groups) when possible but sometimes even those who can pay just don't want to.

>>> Benjamin Neely <[log in to unmask]> 6/18/2008 2:02 PM >>>

Dear List,
 
Our historical society receives a fairly substantial number of photographic reproduction requests from all sorts of patrons (individuals, for-profit entities, and non-profit entities).  I have been getting an increasing amount of requests from every demographic for a discount or to waive our fees for reproduction and usage altogether. Some causes are certainly more worthy than others but I want to be fair to everyone.  I certainly want to help one and all but our organization is a private non-profit, run by a small staff, and dependent on the income these fees generate.  
 
I am curious as to how other organizations handle such requests.  I would certainly be appreciative for any thoughts anyone would like to share. This is a link to our website where we posted information about regulations and fees: http://www.achs-pa.org/visit/rules.htm.
 
Thanks,
Ben
 
Benjamin Neely
Director of Historic Collections
Adams County Historical Society
111 Seminary Ridge
P.O. Box 4325
Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-334-4723 ext. 203
717-334-0722 fax
www.achs-pa.org
 
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