[Genealib] Obit lookups

[Susan Scouras]

I think it is, too.  The fee was only $10 for years, and we felt we
couldn't double it in a single increase, so we went for $15 when we
increased fees in January 2005.  Previously, there was no fee except
copy costs for in-state residents, and now there is a $5 fee (that
includes $2.50 copy cost) for in-state.  I have asked a few of our
private researchers in this area what they charge, and all charge at
least $20 per hour, plus all costs (copies, parking, mileage, etc.).  We
do not require SASEs.
 
 
Susan Scouras
Librarian
WV Archives and History Library
The Cultural Center
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV  25305-0300
(304) 558-0230, Ext. 742
 

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[mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of Kenneth
Aitken
	Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2006 1:11 PM
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	Susan, 
	Your fees are much more in-line with real costs than some.
Frankly, $15 is a bargain for 30 minutes work plus copies plus mailing.I
hope your clients recognize that.
	Ken  
	
	Kenneth G. Aitken, MLS
	Family History Education Services 
	Regina, SK  Canada
	kgaitken at gmail.com
	
	Check out my blog! www.genealogy-education.com 

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