Initial or small-scale inquiries are provided free of charge to non-professionals. However, our part-time staff cannot dedicate unlimited time to research requests without the implementation of standard fees, common among other nonprofit history organizations. Research is also based on staff availability.
Please note that paid research hours do not necessary guarantee an abundant amount of information. As part of a free initial research consultation, staff will do their best to estimate what amount of information may be able to be compiled.
Research
Initial Research Consultation …………….. free
After submitting your research request, staff will review it and communicate with you via phone or email about what we may be able to provide or direct you to a different institution.
Per Hour Research …………….. $35 per hour
After one hour, staff or research consultants will provide an overview of their findings, make recommendations about additional paid research hours or printing / reproduction opportunities (with applicable fees).
Reports and References …………….. $25+
A comprehensive research report with inline citations and reference list.
Resource Summary For Students …………….. $15
Staff can provide a summary of available resources that may aid with your research or project. These may include online databases, institutional collections, suggested books or other reading material.
Documentation and Reproductions
Emailed Documents …………….. $5 flat fee
For digital-ready documents only. See below for scanning services.
Emailed High-Speed Scanned Documents …………….. 25 cents per page
Minimum $5 fee.
Printed Documents …………….. $1 per page
Available for pick-up in South Windsor.
Document Mailing …………….. $15
Packages are lined with cardboard and ship in a USPS Priority Mail envelope. (Cost is for mailing only; add applicable print fees.)
High-Quality Scans and Digital Photographs …………….. $5 per page
Necessary for archival materials. Emailed directly to you.
Shipped Flash Drive …………….. $15
We supply the flash drive and ship with USPS Media Mail. (Cost is for flash drive and mailing only; add applicable digital or scan fees.)