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Library Services

Information on services available to fellows at The Huntington Library.

The Huntington Library provides reproductions of material to both readers and the public. Orders for reproductions are filled by The Huntington's Imaging Services department and should be placed through Aeon, our library's request system.

While library closure has limited the full scope of services we can provide, we understand the importance of digital access to the collections for remote research. We currently offer the following services to all researchers:

  • Up to 100 PDF scans per request
  • Publishing-resolution and high-resolution reproductions
  • Microfilm to PDF conversions
  • Digital prints
  • Delivery in about 15 business days after payment is received
  • All requests are subject to extended delivery time.

Due to limited on-site staffing and resources during the closure, we cannot offer:

  • Rush and Super Rush orders
  • Requests for new photography of restricted material(s)

Most orders are delivered electronically via WeTransfer, a free cloud-based file transfer service. Once your order is complete, you will receive two notification emails: one from Aeon indicating that your order has been completed, and a second from WeTransfer containing a link to download your order.

In addition to Imaging Services, currently digitized materials can be accessed and downloaded for free via the Huntington Digital Library. To download, click the download button to the right of the image and select the desired image size from the drop-down menu.

N.B. Rare materials in the library catalog with the status "NOT AVAILABLE" are closed and unavailable for reproductions until processed by the library's cataloging department. Please contact us for more information.

Information for Long-term Fellows

Long-term fellows are granted an allowance of complimentary PDF scans and high-resolution images during their residency. Please contact the library for details.

For information about image formatting options, please see our price list.

How to Request Imaging Services with Aeon

Rare materials with the status "RARE – PAGE AEON" may be requested for imaging through the online catalog record.

1) In the item catalog record, click on the "Request item via Aeon" button.

Request item via Aeon link in library catalog record.

2) Log in to your Aeon account when prompted.

3) The Imaging Services request form should open in Aeon and auto-populate with information from the catalog. Click on the "Switch to Imaging Services request" link. Make sure all fields with an asterisk are complete.

Switch to Imaging Services link.

4) Describe specific pages/items to be imaged in the "Imaging Request Details" field.

5) Select the desired format, shipping option and service level.

6) Complete the "Intended Use" section.

7) Click "Submit Request."

Rare collections with the status "RARE – PAGE AEON" and a finding aid may be requested for imaging through the Online Archive of California (OAC).

1) If you have found a collection in the online catalog with a finding aid, click "View finding aid and request materials."

View finding aid and request materials.

2) Review the available inventory or contents list.

3) Click on the "Request items ↗" button.

Request Items through the OAC.

4) Log in to your Aeon account when prompted.

5) Select a series from the contents list.

6) Click on the appropriate box to expand a list of folders/items.

7) First, select "Request Photoduplication Order." Click the checkbox next to the folder/item you wish to request.

Select item and request photoduplication.

8) Describe specific pages/items to be imaged in the "Notes to Staff, Special Requests and Questions" field.

9) Select the desired format, shipping option and service level.

10) Complete the "Intended Use" section.

11) Click "Submit Request."

You may use a blank "New Imaging Services Request" form if you have a reference or citation that is not available in the library catalog. When using a blank request form, be sure to select the correct material type.

N.B. Reader Services offers virtual reference services to help researchers identify items not recorded in the library catalog.

1) Log in to your Aeon account.

2) Click on "Manuscripts," "Rare Books" or "Visual Materials" depending on the material type you are requesting.

New Imaging Services Request

3) Fill out the form with the bibliographic details available to you. Make sure all fields with an asterisk are completed. If you do not know the details for those fields, enter "unknown" or "not applicable."

4) Describe the specific pages/items to be imaged in the "Imaging Request Details" field.

5) Select the desired format, shipping option and service level.

6) Complete the "Intended Use" section.

7) Click "Submit Request."

All images on the Huntington Digital Library (HDL) are free to download. Click the download button to the right of the image and select the desired image size from the drop-down menu.

Download images from the HDL.

You may also order higher quality reproductions of images on the HDL through Aeon.

1) In an image record, click the "Aeon Request" button on the right side of the page, then select "Request Image" from the drop-down menu.

Request Imaging Services through the HDL.

2) Log in to your Aeon account when prompted.

3) The Imaging Services request form should open in Aeon and auto-populate with information from the HDL image record.

4) Make sure all fields with an asterisk are completed. Carefully read over request form to make sure bibliographic details are correct.

5) Select the desired format, shipping option and service level.

6) Complete the "Intended Use" section.

7) Click "Submit Request."

Track Your Order Status in Aeon

When logged in to Aeon, you can find a list of your outstanding requests on your account dashboard. Aeon tracks and updates the status of requests in real-time:

  • Awaiting Order Processing: Your order has been submitted for processing.
  • Payment Received: Your order will reflect this status once the request is processed.
  • Awaiting Order Delivery: Your order is being processed by the Imaging Services Department. This includes photography and post-production editing.
  • Order Delivered: WeTransfer link download instructions have been emailed. Alternatively, your order has been mailed or shipped.