Publishing items
Conditions of using Library material
If you want to publish or reproduce an item from the Library's collections in a book, as merchandise, in a brochure, on a calendar, or in a film you must seek first, and be given, the Library's permission. Fees may apply.
Often the Library does not hold the copyright on material in its collections. In such cases you must request clearance from the copyright holder and be able to present written evidence of this clearance to the Library before a copy of the item can be provided. Copyright holders can also charge reproduction fees.
You do not need the Library's permission to publish items from printed material, such as books, newspapers and journals in its collections, which are not rare or unique. However you will still need permission from the publisher or copyright owner.
The purchase of a digital file, transparency or photocopy from the Library does not entitle you to publish or reproduce it. Separate Permission to publish must be sought and given before each and every use of the image.
All images must be credited to State Library of New South Wales.
It is your responsibility to be aware of current copyright law and applications. The Library will not be responsible for any costs or claims for infringement of copyright in relation to copies of images supplied to you.
If you wish to negotiate fees, please indicate this as early as possible.
How to arrange permission
1. Fill out a Permission to publish form. Make sure that you accurately cite the call numbers, frame order numbers or digital order numbers of the image/s you wish to publish. Failure to do so will slow the approval process.
2. Check to see what fees might apply.
3. Send form to the Intellectual Property & Copyright Librarian.
Publication and display fees
Print media
Books - print runs under 10 000
Rights are granted for first edition only, non-exclusive editorial rights.
| 1/4 page | 1/2 page | full page | cover | |
| Australia only | $110 | $135 | $165 | $220 |
| One country, one language | $135 | $155 | $190 | $240 |
| Australia and New Zealand | $155 | $190 | $240 | $300 |
| World rights, English language | $220 | $265 | $320 | $420 |
| World rights, all languages | $255 | $310 | $375 | $500 |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10% GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | ||||
| Reprint or revised edition by the same publisher | 50% of above | |||
| Re-use in same publication | 25% of above | |||
| Special rates may apply for print runs of less than 1000. Please inquire. | ||||
Books - print runs of 10 000 and over
Rights are granted for first edition only, non-exclusive editorial rights.
| 1/4 page | 1/2 page | full page | cover | |
| Australia only | $135 | $165 | $180 | $245 |
| One country, one language | $155 | $170 | $220 | $295 |
| Australia and New Zealand | $190 | $210 | $255 | $330 |
| World rights, English language | $255 | $295 | $355 | $475 |
| World rights, all languages | $290 | $340 | $410 | $540 |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10% GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | ||||
| Reprint or revised edition by the same publisher | 50% of above | |||
| Re-use in same publication | 25% of above | |||
Newspapers, periodicals and magazines
Non-exclusive editorial - Australia and New Zealand rights only.
| Circulation | 1000+ | 5000+ | 20 000+ | 50 000+ |
| 1/4 page | $100 | $120 | $135 | $155 |
| 1/2 page | $110 | $135 | $145 | $180 |
| Full page | $120 | $155 | $165 | $200 |
| Cover | $200 | $265 | $310 | $385 |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10% GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | ||||
| Non-exclusive syndication rights +50% of above fees apply. | ||||
| Special rates may apply for print runs of less than 1000. | ||||
| Please inquire. | ||||
Brochures, leaflets and reports
| Print run | 1000+ | 5000+ | 10 000+ | 50 000+ |
| 1/4 page | $230 | $275 | $310 | $350 |
| 1/2 page | $275 | $310 | $355 | $400 |
| Full page | $330 | $355 | $400 | $440 |
| Cover | $440 | $530 | $605 | $680 |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10% GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | ||||
| Includes publication in CD-ROM format (1/2 page price applies). | ||||
| Special rates may apply for print runs of less than 1000. | ||||
| Please inquire. | ||||
CD-ROM publications
One time non-exclusive editorial use only.
| Print run | <1000 | 1000+ | 5000+ | 10 000+ | 50 000+ |
| Australia only | $50 | $100 | $120 | $135 | $165 |
| One country, one language | $70 | $135 | $165 | $190 | $230 |
| Australia and New Zealand | $85 | $155 | $200 | $210 | $265 |
| World rights, English language | $100 | $190 | $230 | $255 | $320 |
| World rights, all languages | $120 | $220 | $265 | $300 | $375 |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10% GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | |||||
| Reprint or revised edition | 50% of the above | ||||
| Re-use of image in the manual | 50% of the above rates | ||||
| Use on the cover CD | Please see merchandise section | ||||
Broadcasting
| Non-exclusive editorial broadcasting rights | One time use |
| Australian only | $70 |
| One country, one language | $70 |
| Australia and New Zealand | $100 |
| World rights | $175 |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10% GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | |
| Repeat use in same programme or series, 50% of the above fees. | |
| Fees are the same for either standard or non-standard television and film, regional or network TV. (Non-standard TV includes cable and satellite). | |
| Additional rights are granted for licensing periods as specified below. | |
| Please add the following amounts to the fee above. Rights will not be granted in perpetuity. | |
| 2 years | 4 years | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Unlimited broadcasting use | + $55 | + $110 | + $195 | + $275 |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10% GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | ||||
| Licensing for re-use as video release +100% of the above fees. | ||||
Audiovisual (slides/overheads etc)
| Category | Single use | Unlimited repeat use |
| In-house presentation (non-promotional) | $35 | $100 |
| In-house film/video (non-promotional) | $55 | $175 |
| Commercial presentation | $55 | $175 |
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*Prices shown are inclusive of GST. | ||
Promotional films and videos
Not for broadcast
| One screening only | $175 |
| Unlimited screenings | $385 |
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*Prices shown are inclusive of GST. | |
Internet
Images are licensed for use on the Internet for specific periods of time.
One time only non-exclusive world rights.
| Licensing period | Up to 3 months | 3 to 6 months | 6 to 12 months |
| Non-commercial | $35 | $50 | $65 |
| Commercial | $100 | $135 | $220 |
| Advertising | $285 | $385 | $440 |
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*Prices shown are inclusive of GST. | |||
Advertising
Newspapers and magazines (one time use)
| Print run | 1000+ | 5000+ | 20 000+ | 50 000+ |
| Up to 1/4 page | $240 | $285 | $355 | $420 |
| 1/2 page | $310 | $365 | $420 | $500 |
| Full page | $385 | $450 | $500 | $575 |
| Cover | $465 | $550 | $595 | $695 |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10% GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | ||||
Advertising flyers and posters
| Print run | <1000 | 1000+ | 10 000+ | 20 000+ |
| Fliers | $100 | $135 | $210 | $275 |
| Advertising posters | $310 | $385 | $465 | $550 |
| Print run | 50 000+ | 100 000+ | 500 000+ | |
| Fliers | $420 | $465 | $550 | |
| Advertising posters | $660 | $790 | $935 | |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10% GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | ||||
Advertising hoardings
| Size | One site x 3 months |
Up to 10 sites x 3 months |
11 to 20 sites x 3 months |
21 to 30 sites x 3 months |
| Metrolites | $495 | $595 | $825 | $1100 |
| 6 sheet | $595 | $710 | $990 | $1320 |
| 24 sheet | $790 | $960 | $1320 | $1760 |
| Super sites | $1100 | $1375 | $1870 | $2500 |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10% GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | ||||
| Contact us for prices for periods greater than three months and for greater numbers of sites. | ||||
Point of sale advertising display
| Print run | less than 100 | 100+ | 500+ | 1000+ | 5000+ |
| $385 | $465 | $530 | $605 | $705 | |
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*Prices shown are inclusive of GST. | |||||
Television, film and video advertising
| Licence period | 1 month | 6 months | 12 months | 2 years |
| Australia only (regional and network) | $385 | $550 | $990 | $1650 |
| Australia and New Zealand | $440 | $660 | $1320 | $1870 |
| World rights | $550 | $790 | $1540 | $2200 |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10% GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | ||||
| The price is the same for standard and non-standard television, cinema and video. | ||||
Merchandise
| Product | License term | Cost |
| Calendar | 1 year | $385 |
| Diary - cover | 1 year | $385 |
| - inside | 1 year | $195 |
| Greeting cards | 3 years | $550 |
| Postcards | 3 years | $550 |
| Postage stamps | 1 year | $550 |
| Telephone cards | 1 year | $550 |
| Produce packaging and labelling | 3 years | $550 |
| CD, CD-ROM, cassette and album covers | 3 years | $385 |
| Place mats | 3 years | $385 |
| Posters, decorative | 3 years | $385 |
| Collectables (plates, mugs) | 3 years | $385 |
| Clothing/T-shirts | 5 years | $385 |
| Wallpaper/fabric design | 5 years | $550 |
| Whole item (for example, facsimile or transcribed edition of manuscript, portfolio of pictures, separately published prints or microform publication) | 5% of the recommended retail price of the entire print run | |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10 % GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | ||
| Extended licence periods are negotiable, please inquire. Please ask if the list does not include the item you would like to produce. | ||
Decor, display and exhibition
| Up to poster size | Poster+ | |
| Permanent exhibition and display | $355 | $505 |
| Temporary commercial exhibition and display | $275 | $355 |
| Decor (hotels, offices) | $85 | $165 |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10% GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | ||
| Temporary exhibitions by cultural institutions, please apply. | ||
Miscellaneous uses
| Company logo | $825 |
| In-flight broadcasting - editorial | $165 |
| In-flight broadcasting - advertising | $385 |
| *Prices shown are inclusive of GST. Deduct 10% GST applies to goods/services purchased outside Australia. [Currency converter] | |
