Be certain to include the individual photo log number, quantity and size of all material requested. Most orders will require three weeks to process. Any necessary copyright clearance is the responsibility of the user. The Media Division staff can provide a limited amount of research service by mail and telephone. Staff will research requests received by mail for specific images in the collections when limited to 15 or fewer items in the calendar year.
Accurate information is essential.
Requests made by mail or fax are answered in order of receipt. The average response time is about four weeks. Generally, responses will consist of Xeroxes or descriptions of images, reproduction order forms, and reproduction price lists. The staff cannot conduct lengthy searches, make editorial selection of images, create extensive lists of images, nor undertake other extensive research projects. When these services are required, a list of freelance picture searchers in the Southern California region can be supplied.