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Ordering digital images from the Library’s collection

Ordering digital images from the Library's collection

You can order digital copies of images from the Library’s collections. Use this form to request up to 10 images.

Information about image resolution, processing times, delivery options and prices is available on the Ordering digital images and archival prints webpage.

Your files will be sent to you via email (as an attachment or link) at no charge. If you require an alternative delivery method, please contact us. Additional charges may apply.

If you have any queries about ordering digital images, please contact us by email: image.order@sl.nsw.gov.au

Contact details
Please include first name and surname.
Enter your address starting with the street number and name, suburb and state.
Order processing time and delivery
Standard: 15 business days
$22 per image (General purpose: approx. 1 MB)
$45 per image (High resolution: 20 –70 MB)

Express: 10 business days
$33 per image (General purpose: approx. 1 MB)
$67.50 per image (High resolution: 20 –70 MB)

Rush: 5 business days
$44 per image (General purpose: approx. 1 MB)
$90 per image (High resolution: 20 –70 MB)
Delivery will only be available via FTP or email. If you require an alternative delivery method, please contact us. Additional charges may apply.
Images
You can use this form to request up to 10 images.

Information about the item required for this form can be found in the catalogue.

Search the catalogue
Image #1
The Preservation Copy Identifier is displayed in the image viewer. It is a number starting with 'FL' and is found by clicking the links 'See in viewer' and then 'USE THIS' in the catalogue record.
Please include information about the item from the catalogue record such as author/creator, page, date, folio, etc.
Delivery will only be available via FTP or email.
AU$
The amount shown here is an estimate of the cost for this order. After you submit your order, it will be checked by Library staff and a finalised cost will be sent to you along with payment details.
All Australian orders include a 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST).
This can only be checked if ordering from outside Australia.
Conditions of service

Images are supplied for the purpose of study and research.

If you wish to use an image from the State Library's collections in any other way, you will need to be aware of current copyright laws. It is your responsibility to check the copyright status of the material described in the Library catalogue.

If the material is in copyright you will need to seek permission from the copyright owner.

If the material is out of copyright, you do not need to request permission to use the images. Please acknowledge that the material is from the collections of the State Library of NSW.

The State Library requires personal information in order to deliver some services. The provision of this information is voluntary. For more information about your privacy rights at the Library, please see our Privacy page.