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 during regular library hours: Tuesday  through Friday from
         8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00, 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.

         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      

          General Considerations for Housing of Non-Slusser Philatelic Society Libraries

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          Policy Regarding Donations of Collections to the Peggy J. Slusser Memorial Philatelic Library

            Click Here for Donation Policy

          Internal PHF Library Collection Development Policy

            Collection Development Policy

                                                         

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