In collaboration with Internet Archive, Preservation Reformatting offers in-house digitization of public domain (pre-1929) materials to Library patrons. Patron digitization requests are considered priority and are promptly sent to Internet Archive for digitization
- Requests can be submitted through our easy-to-use online form (see below).
- Requests are received by Preservation Reformatting staff who in turn place the material into Internet Archive’s digitization queue.
- Once digitization is complete, the material can be viewed on Internet Archive’s website.
- Patrons will receive a direct URL link to access the material on the website.
- Material Restrictions:
- Preservation Reformatting only digitizes public domain print materials from the Library’s general collections.
- Preservation Reformatting does not digitize materials from the the following:
- Rare Book & Special Collections Library – submit requests to digitizationservices@library.illinois.edu.
- University Archives
- Law Library
- Veterinary Medicine Library
- Ricker Art & Architecture Library, vault/special collections
- Copyright materials (1929 and onward) – submit special requests to digibb@library.illinois.edu.
- Microfilm – submit special requests to digibb@library.illinois.edu.
- The form below is solely for print materials in the Library’s collection; items under copyright undergo a separate process for digitization due to licensing and access restrictions.
- Library staff and patrons interested in digitization of special collections materials and other formats (e. g. microfilm) should email us at .
Placing a Request:
Use the form below to place a request for digitization of public domain print materials. Once it is submitted, an email will be sent to Preservation Reformatting notifying staff of the request. You will receive an email confirming your submission.
- Timeframe: We aim to complete patron digitization requests within 2-4 weeks but may take longer.