At the Guelph Public Library, we charge a $25.00/hour research fee. This
fee was first introduced for genealogical searches (which are conducted
by one of our librarians rather than the archivist) but we apply it in
those cases where patrons want detailed archival research conducted as
well. It is left to the discretion of the archivist to determine what is
a reference and what is a research question and we tend to be fairly
liberal in defining "reference"  - i.e. even if it is a research
question proper, but is a quick one to respond to, we would not apply
the fee.


Bill Hughey, Archivist
Guelph Public Library
100 Norfolk Street
Guelph, Ontario, N1H 4J6
(519) 824-6220, ext. 245
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Petrie April [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 1:47 PM
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> Subject: Research Fees
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>
> with apologies for cross postings:
> Does anyone on the list charge for research services? I am
> trying to develop a policy/procedure for a pricing guideline
> for services provided. We are a self-funding government
> agency that has in the past, provided these services for
> free. However, the number of requests and amount of time
> involved is growing rapidly. These requests come from
> everyone from private citizens to self-publishing authors to
> film companies to supply them with digital copies of archival
> photos and background information. Any examples, policies or
> guidelines you follow or recommend would be appreciated.
>
> April Petrie
> Heritage Resources
> The Niagara Parks Commission
> Box 150
> Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2
> 905-356-2241, ext 210
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