THE Research Library is currently closed due to renovations. We will announce as soon as possible the reopening of the library to the general public.

Research Policy Changes

Whether you are looking to conduct research yourself, have us assist you, or are not even sure where to start, we can help! We have quite a collection of books, cemetery records, census records, family files, subject files, newspapers (partially digitized) and photos. We will gladly assist you no matter the topic of inquiry.

Due to the significant increase in research requests, and the amount of time needed to fully complete each request, the Schuyler County Historical Society is implementing a new policy regarding research requests. Please read all the changes below and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

Conduct Your Own Research

Our Research Library is open to the public and available upon request to conduct research. Our Society members and students may research for free. For all others the cost is $15 per hour. Please email the Museum Assistant to schedule a time.

Submit a Research Request for Us to Research

If you are unable to visit us in person, we are happy to complete research for you. The Schuyler County Historical Society is committed to preserving and sharing the history of our community. We are happy to assist researchers, genealogists, and history enthusiasts in accessing our collections. The rates are:

• Standard Rate: $40 per hour
• Member Rate: $20 per hour (members continue to have free access to our research library and may conduct their own research FREE of charge.
• Minimum Charge: 1 hour (ALL time billed in 30 minutes increments).
• Additional Charges: ALL copying, scanning, printing, postage, and/or digital reproductions will require additional fees.
• PLEASE NOTE: Research fees cover the time spent, not guaranteed results.
• Prepayment is required before the research begins
• Requests are processed in the order in which they are received
• Request forms must be fully completed and submitted with advance payment.

Professional Historians

Professional Historians may book the research library in advance for the standard rate. We require at least 48 hours’ notice to guarantee the required materials will be ready and the library will not be overbooked.

If you are a historian and unable to physically come to the Museum to conduct research, we will most certainly assist you. The standard rate of $40 per hour applies and will need to be paid in advance.

We look forward to assisting you with your research!