Call or write the author of the piece to ask for permission. You should be prepared to tell him or her how many reprints you wish to make and for whom they will be made. You should also be ready to answer any questions regarding the reprint rights, such as the length of time you wish to retain the rights.
Place an order with the copyright holder's authorized reprinter, if applicable. Many newspapers and magazines such as Newsweek have their own in-house reprinter or only allow reprints through an authorized provider. This increases their revenue, but can be expensive for you. There is generally a minimum number of prints you must order, which can range from 50-250 copies. There may also be rules about how you can distribute the reprinted copies.
Check the copyright notice for educational use exceptions, if applicable. If you are a teacher and wish to use the copyrighted material for a classroom lesson, there may be exceptions to the reprint rights. If there is no indication in the copyright notice, call or write the author or publisher to ask if there is a way for a teacher to get reprint rights.
Check the copyright notice for non-profit exceptions, if applicable. If you work for or on behalf of a non-profit organization, you may be able to get reprint rights to copyrighted work for little or no charge. If you can't easily find this information in the publication, call or write to ask if non-profits can obtain reprint rights.