Photographs: Use Permissions & Licensing

Subjects: How-To Guides
Tags: how-to, photos

Requesting Permissions: When You Also Need a Copy of the Image

Images in Collections Online

COLLECTIONS ONLINE IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

Some of our research tools, including Collections Online, are undergoing necessary updates that will impact users. To get an email alert when the system is back online, click here. Please contact library staff for more information and assistance.

 

Images not in Collections Online

Complete the Image Order form to order the image(s).  Be sure to answer the "How are you using this item?" question and sign below that question (on the backside of the form). Permission and license must be requested in writing, using the Image Use/Request for Permission form (PDF). 

Requesting Permissions: When You Already Have the Image

For items in our Collections Online System

COLLECTIONS ONLINE IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME

Some of our research tools, including Collections Online, are undergoing necessary updates that will impact users. To get an email alert when the system is back online, click here. Please contact library staff for more information and assistance.

 

For items that are not online:

Permission and license must be requested in writing, using the Image Use/Request for Permission form (PDF). 

What is a Use Agreement and why do I need one?

A Use Agreement verifies that you have requested and received permission from the Minnesota Historical Society to use an image in a commercial or public manner.

The Use Agreement entitles you to use the image in the way you indicated and within the terms specified in the Conditions of Use.
 

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