Archival Images and Materials

Reproduction Guidelines

Publication, distribution, exhibition, or reproduction of images (print, electronic, or other media) is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures. To place an image request and/or to obtain permission for publication, please complete the Digital Image & Reproduction Permission Request Form. Please allow at least three (3) weeks for the request to be fulfilled; additional time will be necessary if new photography is required.

There may be costs for obtaining publication-quality, high-resolution digital images (TIFF, minimum 300 dpi). A quote for your project will be provided by the Archivist. A letter of permission for publication will be sent by email along with an invoice that notes options for payment. The letter of permission must be signed and returned to the Archives, and payment made (if applicable) before the image file(s) is/are delivered. Files are sent using a file transfer service. Please note that requests may be denied if material cannot be safely digitized. 

We provide three levels of permission for publication:

  1. Standard Print
  2. Online (excluding E-Books)
  3. All Other Media (including E-Books, Film/Television, Exhibition)

Scholarly Publications

We ask that a complimentary copy of the publication be provided for inclusion in the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Research Archives (Library). 

Commercial Publications

Additional fees may apply for each level of permission (1, 2, and 3 above), as well as for use of an image on a book cover and multi-language use and use in promotional materials. The Archives will provide a quote upon receipt of the request form. 

Terms and Conditions

  1. The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures grants one-time, non-exclusive permission to reproduce images. Any additional permissions will be noted on your personal Permission for Publication letter. 
  2. Whether or not the publication is copyrighted, the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures of the University of Chicago reserves the right to subsequent use and the right to determine all future use of the image(s) by others. 
  3. The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures of the University of Chicago gives no exclusive rights to any publisher and assumes no responsibility for duplication of production by others or any responsibility for claims by third parties. 
  4. The image(s) will be appropriately credited with the citation line provided by the Archivist.