Order Form

Reproduction of Still Images, Cartographic Records and Sound Recordings

Thank you for your interest in the Royal BC Museum and BC Archives collections. To obtain a reproduction from the still images, cartographic records and/or sound recordings collections, please complete and submit this form.

Please note - You will receive an initial response to reproduction requests within 30 business days. Requests for Indigenous material may take longer as the Indigenous Collections department has many requests to review. We appreciate your patience.

We are not accepting any requests that require digitizing for moving images/films until after the move to Royal Bay in 2026.

The Copyright Act applies to materials that are part of Royal BC Museum and Archives collections; this includes but is not limited to still images, documents, cartographic records, sound recordings and moving images. Copies provided by the Royal BC Museum and Archives may only be used for the purpose of research or private study, and any use of the copy for a purpose other than research or private study may require you to obtain the authorization of the copyright owner of the work in question.

The RBCM endorses Article 31 of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) and the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). Please note that some archival material may be culturally sensitive. It is your responsibility to seek permission to use records from the community and/or cultural rights holder of the record. Please treat records with care and consider the cultural protocols of the people and places depicted as you use them.

Digital copies - clients/researchers have the option of downloading the low-resolution online photos from the BC Archives website at no cost, or a higher resolution digital copy of the photo may be purchased. The cost is $20.00 plus applicable tax per file. Some material may require digitization first before copies can be provided. Sound recordings are $40 plus applicable tax.

Applicant Information

* Mandatory Field

Country

The RBCM is committed to providing copies of Indigenous cultural heritage to Indigenous people and organizations at no cost. Are you:

If you are conducting research on behalf of an Indigenous person, community, government or cultural organization, please submit a letter on official letterhead or provide an email with your organization’s signature block. In this instance, the Royal BC Museum will provide digital copies to you specifically on behalf of the Indigenous organization/individual you are representing.

Reproduction Request Type

Reproduction Formats

Indicate the reproduction format required below*

Digital Photos and Maps
Sound recordings
*Please note that the above reproduction costs do not include applicable taxes.
Delivery Options

Description of material and call/catalogue numbers

Provide a detailed description of the material requested, including title and item/call/archives code/catalogue number for each item (Photo e.g., "Jean Caux, or Cataline, Item/Call # A-02039, Archives Code/Catalogue # HP005141; audio e.g., Item #AAAB___;).

Need more information? Visit the BC Archives to search collections.

Credits

Please use the following credit line when using images of archival material:

“Image _________ courtesy of the BC Archives”

The Patron shall place the credit line in the applicable location:

Published Materials: the credit line shall be on the same page or the page facing the Image or on a separate photo credits page. Each image must be credited and include a call number or catalogue number from the BC Archives.

Films, Filmstrips and Video Presentations: the credit line shall be located in the program tail credits.

Exhibitions: the credit shall be located in the exhibition area either directly below or adjacent to the Image.

Web use: the credit shall be located either adjacent to the image or in a “Sources of Illustrations/Images” section.

Please contact the Reprographics office if you have questions:

Phone: 250-356-0138 or
Toll Free: 1-866-356-0138
Fax: 250-387-2072
Email: access@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

The personal information provided by you is collected under Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used for the purpose of processing your request. If you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of this information, please contact the Information and Privacy Officer by telephone at 250 356-0698, or by email at privacy@royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.

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