USING
THE COLLECTIONS ON SITE
The best way to find what you need
is to come to the History Center yourself.
If you are planning to look for information
beyond the “quick, ready reference”
level, please call us first.
Many people
use our resources. An “army
of 1.75” staff members is responsible
for all the functions of the Library
& Archives. Some research material
is on other levels. The staff pages
most of the resources for researchers.
We appreciate your co-operation. Volunteers,
community service workers, and students
help us on a varying schedule. Help
us plan for your visit.
Give yourself
the gift of time. Part of the fun
of researching is the discovery. When
you work with original documents and
photographs, more time is needed to
find what you want and need. We strive
to be efficient and effective; however,
it takes time to choose resources,
locate boxes and folders, pull volumes,
select images.
RESEARCH FOR
OFF-SITE USERS
Erie County Historical Society supports
on-site use of its extensive collections.
On-site visitation provides the most
thorough, comprehensive use of our
resources, in consultation with our
trained staff. ECHS recognizes the
need for information access by patrons
who are not in the region. For the
best service, off-site patrons must
provide a written research request
via regular mail or FAX (e-mails are
not accepted). One-half hour of search
time is provided; each additional
half-hour of reference service is
available at $25.00 per half-hour.
Members of ECHS who are not able to
visit in person enjoy at 25% discount.
A 20% discount is available for registered
students and patrons with disabilities.
Normal response time will be four
to six weeks.
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