We have a research library/archives that is available by appointment. We
do not have dedicated staff - just myself and a (very) part time
archives assistant who works 10-12 hours per week. We charge regular
museum admission for researchers (who then have access to the rest of
the museum that day, as well) unless they are members. Members get
access to the museum and archives for free. 

 

Cristin J. Waterbury

Registrar/Collections Manager

Wisconsin Maritime Museum

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Greetings all - Happy February!

 

I'm collecting information of fees to use a research library or archive.
Could you please share responses to the following?

 

1.       Do you charge a fee to use your research library?
Members/non-member difference?  What is the fee?

 

2.       Does your library have dedicated staff - or does a research
request mean that staff must turn from other responsibilities to assist?

 

3.       Do you permit use by appointment only, or on a drop in basis?

 

My answers to the above - we do not charge to use our small research
library.  We do not have dedicated staff for the library - our
architectural research coordinator has many other responsibilities.  Our
library is accessible by appointment only.

 

We are discussing implementing a fee structure. Some staff think it
should be inexpensive - $5. Others think it should be the cost of a
membership ($40) with a discount for students. 

 

What's your experience?

 

Cindy Boyer

Director of Museums and Education

The Landmark Society of Western New York

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Rochester NY  14608

(585) 546-7029 ext. 12

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