1.Rarity of the Material. In determining the rarity of material the following are given
consideration: age and provenance of the item (national publications taking precedence), first
editions, limited editions, autographed copies, out of print.
2.Physical Condition of the Material. If the item requested is considered too fragile or
extensively damaged, and needs ‘special handling’, (i.e. needs to be dismantled or a great deal of
work done in terms of repair) the material may not be reproduced. This will be determined on a case
by case basis
3.Access and Duplication agreements governing donated material.
4.Copyright Status of the material. Reproduction, regardless of medium of reproduction is governed
by the existing copyright laws.
5.For material out of copyright The National Library of Jamaica will not generally duplicate an
inordinate portion; (Inordinate amount being more than 25%).
6.For purposes other than research and study, including exhibitions and publications, requests for
reproduction will be considered on a case by case basis and the NLJ reserves the right to refuse to
reproduce any item in its collection.
7.The resolution at which the reproduction is given is dependent on the size of the original image
and the purpose for which the copy will be used.
8.Requests for reproductions must be made by way of the Image Order Form overleaf.