The University Library provides a variety of scanning services for faculty and students who would like text, images, or audio-visual materials to be digitized for classroom or research use.
For non-UVA affiliated researchers, there is a fee-based scanning service for the digitization of archival materials housed in the Small Special Collections Library.
For general information, please review our Use of Materials Requirements and Policy Statements.
For Instructors: Scanning for Instructional Use
Digitization of Materials for Courses
Instructional Scanning Services (ISS) provides assistance to instructors by scanning and electronically delivering course related materials for use in the classroom. Find out more about requesting scans for Course Reserves.
Digitization of Special Collections Materials
The Digital Production Group will convert rare books, manuscripts, maps, and other materials housed in the Small Special Collections Library to digital formats to support research and instructional needs.
NOTE: The condition of the material is taken into account when a request is placed, and in some cases the fragility of the original will render it impossible to digitize.
Requests can be made through our request form.
As soon as the request has been filled, you will receive an e-mail that contains a link to download your requested material.
Digitization of Video Clips
Find out more about digitization of materials for use in the classroom.
For UVA Users: Digitization for Research Purposes
Digitization of Special Collections Materials
Requests can be made through our request form. Your request must identify your affiliation (i.e. whether you are employed by the University of Virginia or not) and the means with which you intend to use the materials we deliver to you. Please review our Use of Materials Requirements and Policy Statements.
As soon as the request has been filled, you will receive an e-mail that contains a link to download your requested material.
Questions? Contact the Digital Production Group at digitalservices@virginia.edu. While oversized (up to 58” x 96” ) and high-resolution scanning is available, wait times and fees may apply.
Digitization of non-Special Collections Materials
Scans for "personal research" are for research or coursework related to your personal studies. Scans are only available to UVA faculty, staff, and students at this time.
Learn how to make a request in Virgo.
Need help? Questions can be sent to 4leo@virginia.edu.
For Non-UVA Users: Digitization for Research Purposes
Digitization of Special Collections Materials
The Digital Production Group will convert rare books, manuscripts, maps, and other materials housed in the Small Special Collections Library to digital formats for researchers outside the UVA Community for a small fee.
NOTE: The condition of the material is taken into account when a request is placed, and in some cases the fragility of the original will render it impossible to digitize.
Our costs for non-UVA affiliates are as follows:
$50.00 for the first hour of service
$25.00 for each additional hour
Requests can be made through our request form. Your request must identify your affiliation (i.e. whether you are employed by the University of Virginia or not) and the means with which you intend to use the materials we deliver to you. Please review our Use of Materials Requirements and Policy Statements.
As soon as the request has been filled, you will receive an e-mail that contains a link to download your requested material.