Information sheets
Copying Services
Copyright
The Memorial’s copying services are subject to the requirements of the Copyright Act 1968, and contractual arrangements with donors. If the item to be copied is still in copyright, and copyright is not held by the Memorial, the Memorial requires written evidence of copyright clearance before the order can be processed. For more information see Copyright.
User fees
- The Memorial charges a fee for the commercial use of material from its collections.
- This fee is additional to the charges for making the copies.
- Where the photographic image, film or sound recording is to be used in a publication, production, advertising, broadcast TV, merchandise, prior written permission is required and a user fee may apply. Fees are listed on the relevant order forms.
Payment
- All fees and charges are set out on the relevant order forms.
- Prepayment is required. Payment may be made by cheque, payable to the Australian War Memorial, money order or credit card. Overseas remittances should be made in Australian dollars drawn on an Australian bank.
- Please note that prices are subject to change without notice.
- Australian business and government customers may apply for a credit account with the Australian War Memorial (you must have an ABN number and be resident in Australia).
How to order a digital scan or photocopies
1. To find the file you would like to copy
- for official records, use the RecordSearch database which also contains records held by the National Archives of Australia.
- for private records (diaries, letters) use the Collections Search
2. Requests for copy cost estimates of collection material can be submitted via the ReQuest service
Restrictions may apply to copying some official and private records:
- copying services are subject to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 and the Archives Act 1983, and to donor restrictions
- copying cannot proceed if it would pose a risk to the physical condition of the material.
Time taken to process copy orders depends on the size of the order.
0 – 50 pages are usually copied in 1 – 3 weeks.
Orders of more than 50 pages will take at least 2 – 4 weeks but often longer.
Copying - charges
A4/A3 digital scan or photocopy of original $0.50 per page records
A4 self-copying of books and serials and database printouts $0.30 per page
A1 - maps and oversize $5.00 per page items
The cost of postage is additional to copying costs.
Please contact the Research Centre for any enquiries about copying
Email: info@awm.gov.au
Phone: (02) 6243 4315
Fax: (02) 6243 4545
How to order photographs (photograph, art work, relic)
- Use our Collections Search to find the image you would like to purchase.
- Click on the "add to cart" button and follow the directions in the shopping cart. There are a range of sizes, quality and formats (including digital) to choose from, with prices indicated. For descriptions see Formats and sizes in the Memorial's online shop.
Time taken to process orders
Orders for photographs generally take 2 weeks to process and are handled in order of receipt.
Photograph of relic/museum item
It is possible to request copies of collection items not normally accessible, or which are on display in the galleries or in storage. A $50.00 service fee applies in addition to the reproduction cost unless an image already exists.
How to order films or sound tapes
The following information applies to commercial recording. (If you require copies for personal use please contact the Research Centre. Videocassettes are on open access in the Research Centre Reading Room. Viewing facilities are available. Copies for personal use can be made by purchasing blank cassettes or DVDs from the Information Desk, cost $10.00.)
- Use the Collections Search to find the film or sound recording you would like to purchase.
- Click on "request a copy" to download an order form.
- Complete the form (please print) and send by post or fax to the eSales Unit.
Time taken to process orders
Orders for film and sound copying generally take 2 weeks and are handled in order of receipt.
Please contact the eSales Unit for assistance regarding any of the terms and conditions for copying of photographs, film and sound.
Email - esales@awm.gov.au
Tel - (02) 6243 4542 or (02) 6243 4438
