The research library is open by appointment only. Until further notice face masks will be required for those who want to use the research library and will be made available for those who do not have their own. Please email research@jchshc.org to arrange an appointment.
Schedule of Fees for In-person use
Use of the library - $5.00 for non-members, free for members
Photocopies - $.50 per page for non-members, $.25 per page for members
Use of own camera / scanner - $5.00 flat fee for non-members, free for members
Fees for Online/Mail/Telephone Requests
Please note that we will not undertake any research requests without a prior clear understanding and acknowledgement of the fees.
Minimum fee for up to the first hour - $15.00
Research for each hour or partial hour after the first - $15.00
Photocopies - $.50 per page
Postage and handling - $5.00
Scanning and digital transmission of materials - $5.00 for up to 20 pages
Types of Mateials Available in the Research Library
family history files ranging from one-page obituaries to multi-page books of family histories
maps such as the 1854 plat map of Madison
newspaper articles
older government records
books
20,000+ photo, most of which are digitized
online access to genealogy websites
online access to newspaper archives
JCHS Indexes
We have been able to index many of the collections held in the research library. These are available for your review in pdf and/or Word or Excel formats so they are searchable.
The fee for scanning and digital delivery of services is $5.00 for up to 20 pages. We use a donate button so postage, handling and taxes are not added.
Research / Hourly Basis
The minimum research fee is $15.00 for up to the first hour. The fee is $15.00 for each hour or partial hour after the first. We use a donate button so postage, handling and taxes are not added.
Photo Copies
Photo copies are $.50 per page. Postage and handling is $5.00.
