{"id":5546,"date":"2024-02-08T15:52:30","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T20:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/machias.edu\/library\/?page_id=5546"},"modified":"2025-12-19T13:13:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T18:13:25","slug":"special-collections-research-reproduction-and-use","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/machias.edu\/library\/policies-and-forms\/special-collections-research-reproduction-and-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Collections Research, Reproduction, and Use"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id5546_decc4b-f3{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id5546_decc4b-f3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5546_decc4b-f3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5546_decc4b-f3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_fa9063-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_fa9063-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_fa9063-f3\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_fa9063-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_fa9063-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_fa9063-f3\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading5546_fa9063-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_fa9063-f3\">Special Collections Research, Reproduction, and Use<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id5546_bad92c-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5546_bad92c-23 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5546_bad92c-23 > 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(max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5546_88f3fc-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5546_88f3fc-3a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_4c8ae4-e8\">Research Service<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_b4cc7f-a2\">Merrill Library staff members can assist with distance inquiries up to one hour per patron. For inquiries that would require more than an hour, we recommend consulting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maineroots.org\/\">Maine Genealogical Society<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/neapg.org\/contact_list_search\/\">New England chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists<\/a>. Staff can also recommend independent researchers. To discuss your inquiry, <a href=\"mailto:ummlibrary@maine.edu\">email us<\/a> or call 207.255.1234.<br><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_0c634d-aa\">Reproduction Service<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_36ac4a-4b\">Within the parameters of copyright, items in our collections may be copied unless they are too fragile. Merrill Library staff reserves the right to make that determination on a case-by-case basis. Reproduction fees help cover costs of equipment and staff time. To place an order, <a href=\"mailto:ummlibrary@maine.edu\">email us<\/a> or call 207.255.1234.<br><br>In most cases, on-site, non-flash digital photography is allowed at no charge. Patrons must bring their own cameras and tripods.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_ca0212-de\">Scanning and Photocopying<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading5546_cd22df-b1\">Fees of less than $5 (twenty scans or photocopies) may be waived at the department\u2019s discretion.<br><br>The following fees apply to items up to 8.5\u201d x 11\u201d in size and requests of 300 or fewer pages. Requests for oversized items or more than 300 pages to be determined in consultation with department head.<br><br>The following rates are for research copies. If an image is to be published or used in an exhibit, an additional charge will be assessed according to the fees outlined in \u201cFees for Publication or Use\u201d below.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id5546_d48af9-45{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id5546_d48af9-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id5546_d48af9-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id5546_d48af9-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id5546_d48af9-45 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id5546_d48af9-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id5546_d48af9-45 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id5546_d48af9-45 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column5546_4ad389-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column5546_4ad389-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column5546_4ad389-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column5546_4ad389-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column5546_4ad389-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column5546_4ad389-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column5546_4ad389-aa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column5546_4ad389-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column5546_4ad389-aa > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column5546_4ad389-aa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_2ddc54-87:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_2ddc54-87 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_2ddc54-87 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_2ddc54-87 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_2ddc54-87 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_2ddc54-87 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_2ddc54-87 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_2ddc54-87 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_2ddc54-87 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_2ddc54-87 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_e922c6-02 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_e922c6-02 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_e922c6-02\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Scanning or photocopying for University of Maine or University of Maine at Machias departments: No charge.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_ab5a47-ca .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_ab5a47-ca .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_ab5a47-ca\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Scanning or photocopying for individuals and organizations: $0.25 per image or page.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_fd4dd9-bb .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_fd4dd9-bb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_fd4dd9-bb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Shipping and Handling of photocopied pages: $7 per order (there is no handling charge for digital files).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_5292ba-eb .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_5292ba-eb .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_5292ba-eb\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Oversized duplication (items larger than 8.5\u201d x 14\u201d, maps, blueprints, etc.):<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_731190-b4:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_731190-b4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:30px;padding-left:55px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_731190-b4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_731190-b4 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_731190-b4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_731190-b4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_731190-b4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_731190-b4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items5546_731190-b4 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_98888a-a3 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#3698d4 !important;}.kt-svg-icon-list-item-5546_98888a-a3 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Allow up to 8 weeks for processing. 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