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To cover the costs incurred in providing library services, fees are: |
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Base Fee: $10 per shipment/request (includes up to 15 minutes of staff time) Books:
Base fee plus $3 for the first book, $1 for each subsequent book, and $.25 per page for any photocopies Photocopies:
(without any books) 15 copies included in the base fee plus $.25 per page afterwards Extensive Photocopies/
Research Requests: After the initial 15 minutes included in the base fee, $20 per hour, billed in half-hour increments Scanning:
$4 for the first page; $.25 per additional page. Fax Services:
$4 for the first page; $1 per additional page. Non-Members:
Add a $5 surcharge to fees above. Addresses outside U.S.:
Additional fees for non-U.S. addresses may apply. |
If we anticipate that a request will require additional time (long photocopy requests, etc.) we will notify the requestor by email whenever possible. Borrowed items should be returned using the provided USPS "Delivery Confirmation" form. |
Take advantage of Library services online or through the mail.
When you contact the Library, simply state, as specifically as possible, the subject or topic about which you desire information. Include any author, title, or other bibliographic data you have.
Search the online catalog of the APRL's extensive collection of book titles, journal holdings, articles, and auction catalogs. In addition to the catalog, the APRL uses the Piper File, a card index of most U.S. philatelic periodicals from the 1880s through the late 1960s. The library will photocopy Piper File references on your topic, so you can select appropriate periodical articles. Request books and articles right from the catalog using the cart feature.
Borrow up to five books at a time by mail. All borrowed material must be returned using delivery confirmation. In some cases the libary will ask you to have insurance coverage. See user fees to the right.
Request Photocopies or Scans of selections from books, articles, individual journal indexes, Piper file cards (1880s-1969), Stamp Lover Index, Harris Index, etc. The APRL provides copies in compliance with U.S. Code Title 17 (copyright code). See user fees to the right.
Get Answers - from the Library's friendly and knowledgable staff.
Interlibrary Loan - The APRL loans materials to non-members through the Interlibrary Loan System. To request an interlibrary loan, see your local library. The APRL does not loan materials directly to non-members and interlibrary loan requests must come from a library. The same user fees apply.
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If you have any questions, contact our staff by submitting a message or call 814 933-3803 ext. 246. |
