The Research Library has many resources, including books, pamphlets, city directories, cemetery records, periodicals, atlases, manuscripts and newspapers. Follow the links on the right to see more information about the library's resources.

If you would like to submit a research request via e-mail or postal mail, please see the Research Requests page.

Use of the Research Library

GENERAL INFORMATION: The research library is usually open to the public on Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or by appointment. Because we are staffed by volunteers, please call ahead before visiting to arrange an appointment or to ensure that a librarian is available to serve you.

Research request fees help provide funds to maintain our library and to support Pine Grove. The fee for on-site use of the library is $5 per day for non-members (free to OCPHS members). Fees for answering inquiries by phone, mail, or email are shown on our Research Requests page.

The card catalog, finding aids and the knowledge of the volunteer librarians are the main source of access to the collection. With the exception of these tools, the collection is in restricted-access areas and must be retrieved by the staff. Depending on the age and fragility of the materials, some photocopies may be made by staff.

Because this is a reference library, materials may not be removed or checked out. The use of pens while working in the library is prohibited. Smoking, eating, and drinking are not permitted in the reading room or in the adjoining Museum. You may be asked to turn off cell phones and beepers, and to wear gloves when handling fragile materials.

Research Assistance

The volunteer library staff is ready to help with the materials and research tools in the library and can make referrals to other collections and institutions.

Photocopy and Microfilm Fees:

$.25 for 8 1/2x11

$.35 for 8 1/2x14

$.50 for 11x14
 
 
 
 
 
 
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