Public service is a primary function of the Peggy J. Slusser Memorial Philatelic 
Library and the library may be used free of charge.  While items in the collection 
do not circulate, the library may be used Monday through Friday morning from 8:00 am 
to 12:00 noon, or by special arrangement.

Most requests for in-library reference assistance are routine and are provided as a 
part of the library’s public service. Library staff and volunteers will do their best 
to help users to locate the information they seek and independent research may be 
done by patrons at no cost.  Occasionally, requests for access to materials and 
research time by both members and non-members are beyond the scope of routine 
assistance. Because the library is a non-profit entity and receives no local or state 
funding it must recoup costs associated with providing extensive, time and material 
intensive, reference efforts.

All telephonic or written requests will receive 15 minutes of reference time without 
charge. Queries estimated to require more than 15 minutes will be discussed with the 
requestor to reach an agreement on potential fees.

Fees are payable in advance. Any overage will be refunded or accepted as a contribution 
to the library’s acquisitions budget with the requestor’s approval.

     Staff time: $25 per hour (for members), billed in half-hour increments
     Staff time: $30 per hour (non-members), billed in half-hour increments
     Photocopies: $.25 per page
     Shipping: Postage plus $5 handling

For information on the availability and cost of scanning documents, please contact the 
librarian.  Some rare or fragile items may not be available for either photocopying or 
scanning. NOTICE: U.S. COPYRIGHT LAW STRICLY ENFORCED.

Circulation

Materials in the library do not circulate.  Members and non-members may use the materials 
in the Reading Room during regular library hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 am - noon) 
or by special appointment. 

Collection Development
Please click here for the Collection Development Policy