This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/Fm.2ADE/208 Message Board Post: Reference Research Services at the Leavenworth Public Library Services Provided The Leavenworth Public Library has a wealth of research materials open to the public however, not everyone can come to Leavenworth to use those resources, so to aid those patrons the reference staff provides a limited research service. Typically, patrons send us a letter or an e-mail requesting that we perform a search for them. Upon receiving this, we will assess whether we have the information they need. If we do not, we will attempt to direct them to a source that will have their information. If we believe that our resources might have the information they want, we will then request a fee (see next section) and more information on their research request. Once the fee is received, we will begin the search. It should be he noted that the reference staff has other duties, so it may lake a month or two for us to complete your search. Some of the sources we have available include: Federal and State Censuses Birth and Death Records Marriage Records Divorce Records Deed Records Naturalization Records Cemetery Records City Directories Maps Phonographs Leavenworth Times Leavenworth High School Yearbooks Cost of Services Document searches, regardless of size of the search or actual information found, are assessed a fee of $15.00. In the case of multiple searches or particularly difficult searches a larger fee may be requested. This fee covers the time taken for the search, photocopies, and mailing charges. Although we will need the fee before we begin the search, we will not deposit the fee until the search is completed. All checks should be made payable to the Leavenworth Public Library and sent to the address below. Please note: Simply because we offer to conduct a search does not guarantee that we will find anything, and the search fee is non-refundable. In the case of photograph duplication, if the patron comes in and selects the photo themselves, the library will charge a $10.00 processing fee. If the librarian conducts a search for the photo, there will be the usual $15.00 fee. In either case, the patron will then have to work with the photo shop to get a copy of the photo. Leavenworth Public Library Attn: Reference Staff 417 Spruce Leavenworth, KS 66048 Writing Requests It is important when writing your research request to include as much detail as possible. It is important to know exactly what kinds of information you want. It is also important to know how much information you want and how detailed that information needs to be. If you have any preference for information type, you should also include that in your request. Names, dates, locations, and any major events will prose invaluable, not only in finding your information, but getting it to you in a timely manner. If you have any other questions about our services, please feel free to write, e-mail, or call us at (913) 682-5666 ex. 206. Fax: (913) 682-1248. On-line: http://skyways.lib.ks.us/library/leavenworth/ E-mail: [email protected]