Research Policies

Photographic Use Policy: 

Photographic Resources include original and reproduction photos, slides, digital images, and all other forms of image reproduction held or produced by the Pipestone County Historical Society.

bulletPhotographic Resources are subject to all usage conditions which apply to Archival Resources as listed above.
bulletReproductions made for individuals' personal use may not be further reproduced in photographic or any other form without express written permission from the Pipestone County Historical Society.
bulletIf photos are to be reproduced for publication, exhibit, commercial use, or any other than personal use, a Photographic Agreement from the Pipestone County Museum must be signed by both the User and a Representative of the Pipestone County Historical Society before any photos or reproductions are released to the User.
bulletAny use of the photographs in violation of this Photographic Agreement or unauthorized use in the absence of such agreement is a violation of applicable U.S. Copyright Laws and will be treated accordingly, subject to any criminal penalties.

Archival Use Policy:

Archival Resources include materials on paper and microfilm held by the Pipestone County Historical Society. Use is subject to the following restrictions:

bulletAll research use and reproduction of archival materials is to occur at the Museum -- none are to leave the premises without permission of the Museum Director.
bulletAll reproductions of these materials in any form (photocopies, scans, etc.) are to be made only by the Museum Staff, under Staff supervision, or with permission of the Staff. Such reproductions are made only for research purposes and are subject to any applicable copy charges.
bulletAny reproduction of said materials with intent to sell, distribute, or circulate these materials in any form or to present them as the actual or intellectual property of the seller, distributor, or circulator is a violation of applicable U.S. Copyright Laws and will be treated accordingly, subject to any and all criminal penalties.
bulletIn published or unpublished works, credit must be given and sources cited for independent research done or research assistance given by past or present Museum Staff, Volunteers, Society members, or related Contributors. In addition, citations, quotations, and other intellectual property from primary and secondary sources in the Museum's files, archives, library, etc. must be credited, subject to applicable academic standards and Copyright Laws.

 

 


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