The fee-based Research and Duplication Services (RDS) of the Margaret Herrick Library provides expanded access to the Academy Collection in the form of research assistance and digital reproductions for patrons who are unable to visit the library in person.
There is a five- to six-week turnaround time for file delivery and a limit of 100 pages per calendar year. Some materials are subject to duplication restrictions due to copyright protections, donor agreements, or conservation concerns. Most notably, unpublished scripts cannot be duplicated. Additionally, some materials may require special handling that can add to processing time.*
Our reference librarians can assist with research questions related to the Academy Collection’s holdings but are not a substitute for hiring a local researcher. Staff are unable to assess large volumes of material or make complex decisions on patron’s behalf. We recommend starting your research process on Academy Collection by reading our search guide: How to Search Academy Collection.
RDS Requests can be made using the "Request Access" option in Academy Collection by selecting "Duplication Request" in the request reason field. Further instructions can be found on the Login and Requests page. If you need more assistance, please email libraryrds@oscars.org. If you wish to speak to a librarian over the phone about your request, please call +1 310-247-3000 ext. 2330.
For patrons with general questions about library holdings and searching Academy Collection, our e-mail reference service may be a better option. Please see the Reference Assistance tab on the Library’s About page for more information.
*Materials in the Library catalog without the “Request access” option are closed and unavailable for reproductions. Please contact ref@oscars.org with any questions about these items.
Description and pricing
Digital PDF – Low-resolution reference scans
Reproductions for private study, scholarship, and research are generally provided in the format of 200 DPI watermarked digital photocopies. Standard delivery is electronic format (PDF) via Dropbox. Due to our queue, we are asking researchers to limit their reference scan orders to 100 pages or up to 8 files.
All reference scan orders are subject to a $15 service fee. The service fee covers a minimal amount of staff time and up to five (5) pages of reference scans. Requests of more than five (5) pages start at $1 per page. More time-intensive requests require a fee that starts at $35 an hour.
Digital scans – High-resolution reproductions
Digital scans are delivered as unwatermarked, high-resolution reproductions. Items already digitized in Academy Collection are provided as 300 DPI JPEG files. A 600 DPI TIFF option is also available. We do not offer physical prints.
The service fee for high-resolution digital reproductions starts at $40 for a 300 PPI jpeg file and $80 for a 600 PPI tiff file.
Expert research fee
Orders that require extensive staff time to prepare will be subject to an additional fee of $35 per hour. This includes, but is not limited to, searching and describing the contents of more than 3 files. Final pricing will be determined by staff based on the scope of the request.
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Contact information
Research and Duplication Services
Fairbanks Center for Motion Picture Study
333 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Beverly Hills CA 90211
Telephone : +1 310.247.3000 x2330
E-mail: libraryrds@oscars.org