Hours and Services

The Archives is a unique part of the library at North Park, and as such, our hours and policies are different than those of the University Library’s. The collections are open for research by appointment to students, faculty and staff, and to the general public. Due to the nature of archival material, the collections do not circulate and are used on-site.  Please contact us with any questions; we are happy to provide reference information about the collections, the repository, or other repositories.

Hours
 
Copying and Photocopying Services and Fees
 
Policies for using the collections

Research services 

Do you have something to give to the Archives? 

Hours:

The Archives is open by appointment only, between the hours of 8.30 - 4:30, Mondays through Fridays, excluding holidays and University closures. To make an appointment, please contact the Archivist.  We will do our best to accommodate your research needs. We cannot accept researchers without appointments. Thank you for your cooperation.

Copying and Photocopying Services and Fees:

The material in the Archives can usually be copied, in accordance with copyright and other restrictions, at the discretion of the Archivist.  For those patrons unable to visit us in person, we will be glad to make limited amounts of copies available, as described in detail below. 

PHOTOCOPIES and SCANNING: 

Copies: Patrons may make photocopies of documents on the provided copy machine, at the discretion of the Archivist. To help us prolong the life of the documents, please ask for assistance when working with fragile items. 
Cost: 10 cents per page.
Off-site patrons not able to visit the Archives may request photocopies of previously identified records up to the amount of 50 pages, per semester. Please note that the Archives staff can not provide any research within the identified records. Cost: 10 cents per page, plus postage (minimum charge $5). The order will be filled upon the receipt of money and as staff time allows.

Scanning: Patrons may scan textual documents, if the condition of the document allows. Scanning of tightly bound papers or fragile items is prohibited. Upon discretion of the Archivist, on-site patrons may scan up to 5 documents per visit, using their own equipment. Also upon discretion of the Archivist, the Archives may scan up to 5 documents with our scanner. The charge for the latter service is $1.00 per image. Copy and Request form for each document must be signed before scanning. 

PHOTOGRAPHS:

Copies: Patrons may request print copies of photographs for a fee. The Archives retains any copy negatives. Copy and Request forms must be signed for each photograph ordered. The order will be processed by Archives staff upon the receipt of money and form.

Scanning: Upon discretion of the Archivist, on-site patrons may scan up to 5 photos per visit, using their own equipment. Also upon discretion of the Archivist, the Archives may scan up to 5 images with our scanner. The charge for the latter service is $1.00 per image, and computer disks/travel drive must be provided by the patron. Copy and Request forms for each image must be signed before scanning.

Policies for using the collections:

Researchers work with the archival material on-site, as our collections do not circulate. When you visit the Archives, you will be asked to complete and sign a registration form before using the materials. Please note that we require a photo ID for use of the collections.

Research services:

Due to our small size, we are not able to perform research into our records on behalf of off-site individuals. However, we will be glad to provide you with a list of independent researchers in the Chicago area who might be interested in assisting you in your research. (Please note that we do not assume responsibility for these researchers and are in no way involved in their hiring). Contact the Archivist for this information. 

Do you have something to give to the Archives?

If you have material that you are interested in sending to or bringing into the Archives, please read Donations and Transfers, and please contact the Archivist before forwarding your items.