[Genealib] Obituary look-up policy

[Lynette Jones]

We currently do not have a written policy either, other than "I answer
questions as I have time".  Some of the genealogy questions come by
phone, some by email, and few still through US mail.  I research and
respond as I have time to work them into my other responsibilities, as I
am the only one who does these questions.  Of course, that's a situation
I need to remedy by delegating them to others!

I do not charge for copies, postage, or hours spent at this time.  I
would be interested to see other libraries' policies and fee scales.

Thanks.

Lynette V. Jones
Information Services Supervisor
Carrollton Public Library @ Josey Ranch Lake
Carrollton, TX  75006
972-466-4814
fax 972-466-4265

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O'Connor
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006 11:17 AM
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Subject: [Genealib] Obituary look-up policy

I would like to know what policies other libraries have regarding
obituary
look-ups and other research services you may or may not provide. Do you
charge a fee? Do you require just a self-addressed, stamped return
envelope?
Do you have a restriction on the number of requests that can be made at
one
time? What do you do with requests that require extensive research? If
you
do charge a fee, how much income is generated through these requests?

We do not currently have a policy, and I need to convince our director
that
one is needed. Thanks for your help.

Patty O'Connor
Head of Adult Services & Reference
Marysville Public Library
231 S. Plum Street
Marysville, OH  43040
937-642-1876, ext. 32
poconnor at marysvillelib.org

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