Application for Special Use Privileges

Application for Special Use Privileges

When use of materials and digital images in the collection the Nichibunken Library falls under one of the following three categories of use, it is subject to "special use" as defined under the "International Research Center for Japanese Studies Regulations for Special Use of Materials." Please apply using the Application for Special Use Privileges.

Categories of Use

• Photographic negatives, digital master data, etc.
• Photography (stills, video)
• Photographic reproduction, and other types of reproduction

Note: Other uses of these materials do not come under "Special Use Privileges" and will be considered separately. Please contact the Library at the contacts below for details.

Use of Photographic Negatives, Digital Master Data, Etc.

These resources are not made publically available on the Nichibunken website. In most cases, the original negatives and digital master data are of images of much higher resolution and of larger size than the images publically available on the website, but the exact specifications differ from one item to the next. When information about the exact specifications of the image desired are needed, please contact us in advance. Please note that the images provided on the website do not correspond to those provided under the "Special Use Privileges" of photographic negative or digital master data.

Usage Fees

In accordance with the "International Research Center for Japanese Studies Regulations for Special Use of Materials," Nichibunken charges usage fees depending on how and for what purpose materials will be used. The amount of the fee and the possibility of having the fee waived depends on how and for what purpose materials will be used. For more details, contact the Library using the Contact Form or by email in advance.

Application Process

Please submit by post or as attachments to email the following documents:

• Application for Special Use Privileges PDF, Word
• Hard copy indicating the source or the part of the source that will be used
• Written proposal or summary describing the contents of the publication, etc.
• Other pertinent documents as found on the checklist attached to the "Application for Special Use Privileges."

Payments and Mailing of Images

• Photographic negative or master data for images is mailed after payment has been verified, so delivery may take 2 to 3 weeks.
• In cases where usage fees are required, payment and shipment of images generally takes place in the following order:
  Receipt of usage application form
  → preparation of images, determination of billing charges
  → mailing of written authorization and bill
  → applicant's payment
  → shipment of images, etc.
• NOTE: When the specifications of a photographic negative or a digital image's master data need to be verified, please contact Nichibunken in advance.

Conditions

The following conditions apply in cases of Special Use

1. Do not use the material for purposes other than those listed on your application.
2. Do not alter images or data without permission when using them.
3. You must clearly indicate that the owner of the materials and/or provider of images is the International Research Center for Japanese Studies (Nichibunken).
NOTE: Each image or source must be labeled in a way that indicates that it belongs to the International Research Center for Japanese Studies. Do not list the owner at the end of the book or manuscript, in the margins, in a group, or in a way that is not connected to the image or source. For more details see "Giving Credit."
Example:

Miyako meisho zue, "Gion no hanami" (Courtesy of the International Research Center for Japanese Studies)

Giving Credit (PDF file:276KB)

4.When a source or image is being photographed, a copy of the film or data will be donated to Nichibunken.
5.When a photographic negative or digital master data is used or reproduced, the printed publication or film/video in which it appears, or a copy thereof, will be donated to Nichibunken.
6.If a source or photographic negative is damaged, the user will restore it to its pre-existing state or pay for its loss.
7.When using the material, users will follow directions from Nichibunken staff.
8.If problems arise concerning copyright, the applicant bears full responsibility.