Research Services

Herald Archive binders on a shelf

The Historical Collection offers a wealth of information and research services for individuals interested in obtaining genealogy and/or historical data from the collection.

Types of Research Services:

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.

$.10Black & White Copies/Scans
$.50Color Copies/Scans

Varies based on the amount to be mailed. Patrons pay the actual shipping costs.

$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.

$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.

Research requests are handled in the order they are received.

Libel, Privacy & Copyright

Providing research information does not imply permission to publish. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright that may be involved in use of the collection.