Research Rules

• The hours are 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by appointment only. These hours are subject to change.

• A Staff Member will be assigned to each researcher according to the area of the Museum Collections being studied and will be present while research is being done.

• All researchers must fill out an “Access to Collections Form” before beginning their research.

• Only the researcher is allowed in the research area. Family members or friends may tour the Museums while waiting.

• Only pencils may be used in the research area – no pens or markers are allowed.

• No knives, scissors, and/or other sharp implements are allowed in the research area.

• Briefcases, backpacks, and/or tote bags are not allowed in the research area.

• All books from the Reference Library will be removed and replaced by a staff member.

• Material handling instructions will be given verbally to the researcher at the beginning of the appointment.

• If archival gloves are needed for handling they will be provided by a staff member.

• Extremely fragile materials may not be available for research.

• If the researcher would like physical low resolution photocopies of material, the cost is $.15 per copy. All copying will be done by a staff member.

• High resolution digital scans may be available for $1.00 per scan.

If a researcher is unable to travel to St. Joseph, we will be happy to do the research for you. The first hour of research is free, then $10.00 an hour for each additional hour of research, plus $.15 a copy for photocopies.