The Smithsonian Institution Libraries consists of 20 branch libraries that house a collection of 1.5 million printed books and manuscripts. The libraries handle rights and reproductions inquiries for the Smithsonian. Through the Galaxy of Images website, the libraries provide public access to digital images that can be used for products, books, documentaries, and advertising. The Smithsonian partners with vendors to develop products featuring library images, such as notecards, calendars, and framed prints. The Smithsonian also works with image licensing companies like Corbis to provide worldwide access and distribution of library images while maintaining control over their use.

1. Product Development and Licensing at the Smithsonian Institution Libraries Erin Clements Rushing Digital Image Coordinator

2. Product Development and Licensing at the Smithsonian Institution Libraries The Smithsonian has a library? 20 branch libraries throughout the Institution Book Conservation Lab and Digital Imaging Center Collection of 1.5 million printed books and manuscripts Handle our own rights and reproductions inquiries

3. Product Development and Licensing at the Smithsonian Institution Libraries Provide images for products through Galaxy of Images website Smithsonian Business Ventures, Product Development and Licensing Office SIL does not produce or sell actual products

4. Galaxy of Images http:// www.sil.si.edu/imagegalaxy /

5. Galaxy of Images Public access to almost 8,000 of our most popular digital images Can be browsed through Image Collections or searched Provides rights and reproductions policies, fee schedule and contact information

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8. Galaxy of Images Future plans online purchase of digital images and rights www.smithsonianimages.com

9. Galaxy of Images Who uses our images? Mostly authors/photo researchers for book illustration Television documentaries (History Channel, Discovery, PBS) Products and advertising

10. Galaxy of Images Early Museums Ferrante Imperato Dell'historia naturale . . . , 1599

11. Galaxy of Images Trade Literature Ratekin's Seed House 29th Year; Men, Women and Children Wanted to Plant Good Seeds , 1913

12. Galaxy of Images Dibner Library Portrait Collection Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791 - 1872) . Engraving by William G. Jackman after Matthew Brady.

13. Galaxy of Images Native American Life and Culture Edward S. Curtis The North American Indian Portfolio v. 5 , 1909

14. Galaxy of Images Natural History and Taxonomy Frederick Godman Insecta. Lepidoptera-Rhopalocera , 1879-1901

15. Smithsonian Business Ventures Work with outside vendors to create products Develop relationships with vendors with wide distribution and excellent reputation Products are sold in multiple venues, including SI museum gift shops, smithsonianstore.com, vendor sites, etc.

17. Smithsonian Business Ventures Products with SIL images: Stationary such as notecards, calendars, appointment books Framed prints Porcelainware Furniture inspired by designs in the collection

20. Corbis Founded by Bill Gates Digital image licensing, rights services, artist representation and media management Currently holds over 200 SI images, more to be added Chosen by SI after researching several image licensing companies

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22. Corbis Benefits for SI images: Worldwide audience One-stop-shop for images from all over institution Non-exclusive agreement Ability to restrict use or limit rights

23. Zazzle www.zazzle.com Similar to Cafe Press Products created based on your submitted image Receive 10-17% profit Can created “gallery”

24. Things to keep in mind Most vendors will take image submissions through their web site. What is commercially viable? Does the vendor already have a similar product or image? Will the vendor uphold the integrity of your brand?

25. Copyright Issues Tend to digitize and publish mostly pre-1923 materials If later material, require permission be obtained from copyright holder or documented “best effort” before allowing use in product or publication Generally avoid manuscripts, personal papers or other unpublished material