Self-Directed:
Defined as the patron contacts the staff with the initial inquiry; staff conducts the preliminary evaluation of the collection and identifies potential resources; patron makes an appointment to view resources, conducts the research and identifies items for reproduction; staff performs all necessary copy and reproduction services.
Copy and reproduction fees apply at time of research appointment.
Staff-Directed:
On behalf of the patron, staff or their designees conduct a search of the collection, identify appropriate materials, review content, and provide material copies.
Staff Directed Research Services require a $20.00 an hour fee.
Fees
All fees (research, copy/scan, photo reproduction, and postage) are the responsibility of the patron and are payable in advance.
Items can be emailed. If hard copies are requested, a postage fee will be included.
Advanced notification of the fees will be provided. Payment must be received before research findings will be sent.
Copy/Scan Fees
| $.10 | Black & White Copies/Scans |
| $.50 | Color Copies/Scans |
Postage Fees
Varies based on the amount to be mailed. Patrons pay the actual shipping costs.
Photo Reproductions
$25 will be charged for any patron requested image, when LMHC is asked for a photo reproduction.
No fees are charged for scans or images obtained with smart phone during self-directed research.
Publishing Fee
$25 will be charged for any image that is used for the publication in any work or scholarly body. This fee is in addition to any reproduction fees.
A gratis copy of the publication is also requested.
Fulfillment
Research requests are handled in the order they are received.