Digitization
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Eligible borrowers may request that print items owned by Wright Library be scanned and e-mailed to them. Materials can include journal articles, book chapters or selections, and conference proceedings papers. Requests must follow fair use guidance.
This service is intended for the personal research needs of the scholar, not as a way to submit course reserve requests. Submit course reserve requests via the Course Reserve Request Form.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled Princeton Seminary students
- Current and Emeritus Princeton Seminary faculty
- Current Princeton Seminary staff members
- Current CTI Scholars, OMSC Global Partners and Visiting Scholars
Guidelines
The following practical guidelines will help our staff deliver the fastest, most accurate service:
- Submit only 1 article or book chapter per request.
- Enter citation information as accurately and completely as possible.
- Please keep requests for an article or chapter(s) to 50 scanned pages or fewer.
- Please limit requests to no more than 3 chapters from the same book or 3 articles from the same journal issue. If you need more than 50 pages or 3 chapters, please check out the print book or request an e-copy, if available.
- There is no limit on the number of requests you can submit via the service, however, we suggest submitting no more than 5 per day.
Copyright and Fair Use
- Wright Library provides digitization services in compliance with copyright law and fair use guidelines.
- Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted materials without obtaining permission from rights holders.
- It facilitates access to information and supports building upon existing works for educational, research, and commentary purposes.
- Library users are responsible for ensuring requests comply with copyright regulations. Copyright information provided by Wright Library is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
- Consult copyright and fair use guidelines to ensure compliance with the law while supporting your academic and creative work.
- Digitized materials are intended solely for private study, scholarship, or research purposes.
- A librarian will review requests to ensure that they follow copyright guidelines. If a request is determined to be outside of fair use, you may be contacted to see if a smaller portion of the material might fulfill your research needs.
Fulfillment
Requests will be e-mailed within 24-72 hours, with most requests being fulfilled within a day.