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Help : Copying without visiting the Library (Remote)
Frequently asked questions
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- Can I request copies of materials without visiting the NDL?
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- Photocopies of materials held by the National Diet Library can be requested without visiting the NDL by using our remote photoduplication services. This service is available for a fee to patrons who are able to specify the exact pages to be copied using article names, chapter names, or page numbers. In addition to having photocopies delivered by courier or postal mail, you may also choose to receive copies by downloading a PDF file. Photocopying fees differ per the materials copied and delivery method.
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- Can anyone apply for Remote photoduplication service?
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- The services available to a patron depends on their user status.
- Courier or postal mail
Available to either official or simple registered individual users and registered institutional users
- PDF file download
Available only to official registered users who have also registered a valid email address
For more information, please see User Registration.
When you use your user ID number and password to log onto the National Diet Library Search (NDL Search), the Add to Cart (remote photoduplication) button will appear in the Held by the National Diet Library section of the bibliographic details page. You can then request photocopies from your cart. For details on how to apply, please see to How to make a request (courier or postal mail / PDF file download) on the Remote Photoduplication Services section of the NDL Search Help Page.
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- I would like copies of some articles or photos, but I do not know which materials contain these or the relevant page numbers. Can I apply for remote photoduplication services?
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- Requests for remote photoduplication services must include clear instructions on which pages of a material are to be copied. To make a request for remote photoduplication services, you must provide information that specifies the material to be copied and the volume, number, title of article, or pages. For specific examples of the information necessary, please see Requirements for requests (courier or postal mail / PDF file download) of the Remote Photoduplication Services section of the NDL Search Help Page.
Please note that some articles can be found via the NDL Search and photocopies requested directly from the table of contents or the title of the article.
You can also confirm the content of the material you wish to copy by using the NDL's reference service (assistance with materials) via a local library. First, please inquire with your local library.
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- Can I check in advance how much I will be charged for remote photoduplication services? Also, are the fees the same for receipt by courier or postal mail and PDF file download?
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- You can check the approximate cost by using the fee estimation page on the application screen as well as referring to Photocopy Fee Chart (Remote photoduplication service).
If you do not know the total number of pages to be copied or the size of the materials, etc., and would like to check the copying fee in advance, please see the following page before making a request.
The fee also differs depending on the delivery method.
- Courier or postal mail
Total cost of copying fees, packing fees, and postage (at cost)
- PDF file download
Total cost of copying fee (unit price) and compensation to copyright holders
Incidentally, when comparing the total cost of receiving by courier or postal mail and downloading PDF file, in many cases, receiving by courier or postal mail is likely to be the least expensive even after considering packing fees and postage.
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- How do I pay for Remote photoduplication service?
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- Payment is made after receipt of copies. You are responsible for paying any fees required for the payment.
- Courier or postal mail
An invoice is enclosed with your copies when shipped. After receiving your copies, please check to be sure they are correct and make a payment at a bank or convenience-store within 20 days of receipt.
- PDF file download
The Download and Payment Information email will contain the payment amount and methods. Please check your PDF files to be sure they are correct. If there are no problems, please make a payment to our designated bank account within 20 days from the date the download becomes available.
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