BRIT policy for business and commercial use of BRIT facilities, staff, and services
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas is honored to provide business and commercial access to our facilities. Since we are a working non-profit organization, the usage of our space is supported by fees paid for by the rentees. Please see below to view our commercial and business rates. We look forward to working with you soon!
The following charges will apply to individuals, companies, organizations, and institutions wishing to use the Botanical Research Institute of Texas facilities and staff for commercial purposes. BRIT reserves the right, at its discretion and without explanation to limit, to the use of its herbarium and library and to refuse requests that would involve damage to original materials or, in the Institute's opinion, constitute inappropriate use.
Herbarium (View Contract)
A fee of $100.00 per day is charged (minimum 1/2 day) for use of the herbarium by qualified individuals when no BRIT staff member is needed beyond the initial orientation to the facility as well as instructions on use and proper handling of the collections. Rates for long-term projects requiring the use of the herbarium for more than five days can be negotiated and contracted on a case-by-case basis.
Herbarium Staff
A fee of $50.00 per hour is charged for assistance (beyond the initial orientation) by a BRIT staff member (one hour minimum).
Library
A fee of $100.00 per day is charged (minimum of 1/2 day) for use of library by qualified individuals when no BRIT staff member is needed beyond the initial orientation to the facility as well as instructions on use and proper handling of the collections. Rates for long-term projects requiring the use of the library for more than five days can be negotiated and contracted on a case-by-case basis.
Library Staff
A fee of $50.00 per hour is charged for assistance (beyond the initial orientation) by a BRIT staff member (one hour minimum). The journal stacks are open for use by individuals after proper orientation, but the book stacks are closed to outside individuals without BRIT staff assistance. In the case of fragile, old (pre-1900), or rare library materials, BRIT staff assistance is required at all times.
Services
The following charges will apply to individuals, companies, organizations, and institutions wishing to use the Botanical Research Institute of Texas staff for plant identifications, library services, or consulting and research services:
Plant Identifications (View Contract)
BRIT offers its services to identify plant specimens on a contract basis. The client may choose to pay any of the three following rates: 1) $15/specimen, or 2) $50/hour, or 3) $300/day. The client agrees to confer with BRIT concerning specimens that cannot be identified within 30 minutes. If the client agrees for BRIT to continue work on a specimen above 30 minutes to obtain a more precise identification, the work will be charged at $50/hour. If the client wishes to have the specimen sent to a specialist for identification, a flat fee of $100/specimen will be charged.
Consulting and Research Services (View Contract)
BRIT offers consulting and research services on a contract basis. The client may choose to pay either of the following rates. 1) $50.00 per hour (one hour minimum), or 2) $300.00 per day. Rates for long-term projects requiring the use of the BRIT staff for more than five days can be negotiated and contracted on a case-by-case basis.
Botanical illustrations, herbarium specimens, and other illustrative materials that are reproduced for publication and/or commercial use are subject to additional specific rates and requirements.
Illustrations and Graphics
BRIT agrees to provide staff research to identify and locate specific illustrations or graphics for client approval. When client decides which art is best for his/her particular use, BRIT can provide clean photocopies, 2 x 2 color slide, or, in most cases, a 4 x 5 color transparency of the requested art.
The fee schedule for providing a clean photocopy is $5/copy, a 2 x 2 color slide is $25, and a color transparency is a minimum charge of $125.00 per image ($100.00 per image if requesting more than five). Payment is required in advance. All of BRIT's photography is in color, but client should be able to convert readily if reproduction is for black and white only. Please allow four weeks for delivery.
Note: Graphic materials are restricted to one-time use only. There is a one time publications fee of $25 per image. Specific acknowledgment of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas must be made in the publication as follows: COURTESY OF THE BOTANICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF TEXAS, FORT WORTH. It will be the client's responsibility to secure any copyright permission that might be applicable to their use of the copyrighted material.
If client wishes to provide his/her own professional photographer, a BRIT staff member must be present at all times to assist handling of fragile, rare, and old items. As a courtesy to BRIT, outside photographers will provide a transparency of each photo to BRIT at no charge.
Photocopies of Botanical Literature
The amount of estimated time needed for a literature search will be given on a project by project basis. For individuals who have received orientation and are using the journal stacks on their own, BRIT staff permission is required for making photocopies.
* special expedited rush service- dependent on staff availability and workload.
Subject to change without notice. January, 2001
Extensive Use is defined as >5 consecutive days or >25 days within one calendar year.
Use of BRIT's resources and staff for a period of greater than 5 consecutive days or for more than 25 days within a January 1 to December 31 calendar year will be contracted on a case by case basis.
Use of BRIT's resources and staff assistance for nonprofit purposes can be arranged on a case by case basis. Any nonprofit utilizing BRIT's resources and assistance must provide proof of nonprofit status and will receive a maximum of two hours free staff time.
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas reserves the right, at its discretion and without explanation to: limit the use of its collections, the herbarium and library, and to refuse requests that would involve damage to the original or, in the Institute's opinion, constitute inappropriate use.
* special expedited rush service- dependent on staff availability and workload.
