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The Library is located on the second floor of the NSSAR Headquarters building.
There is elevator access for those who require it. When visiting the
Library the first thing to do is sign in. This is strictly used for
statistical information. If you are a member of the SAR, the spouse of
an SAR, DAR, SR or an FOL member there is no charge for the use of the research
facility. All others are charged a $5.00 daily research fee for use of
the Library materials.
The Library is setup to allow for open browsing of the materials available.
When done with a research book at one of our many tables, we ask that you not
attempt to reshelve the book. Just place the book on one of the library
carts located around the Library. Also, please keep your eyes open and
watch for step stools, chairs or other items that may be placed on the floor
around the research areas.
Supervise your personal items as the NSSAR is not responsible for lost or stolen
items. The NSSAR Library reserves the right to search all bags, briefcases
and purses for the protection of our collections.
There is no eating or drinking allowed in the Library. A water cooler
with disposable cups is located on the Library floor. There are no vending
machines located in the NSSAR Headquarters. The Library does not have
a patron break room available.
The NSSAR Headquarters building is a smoke free environment.
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Photocopy charges for use in the Library are as follow: |
| 8 ½ x 11 in. paper copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . | $.15 ea |
| 8 ½ x 14 in. paper copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . | $.20 ea |
| 11 x 17 in. paper copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | $.30 ea |
| Computer printout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | $.20 ea |
| Microfilm - Microfiche copy . . . . . . . . . . | $.50 ea |
The Library has an online catalog which can be used prior to arriving to do research
or it can be accessed from the Library. The catalog allows for searches
on Titles, Authors, Subjects, Notes and anything else.
Online Card Catalog
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Layout of the NSSAR Library |
The layout of the research materials in the NSSAR Library follows a simple floor
plan. The primary room holds the census indexes, family genealogies
and the computer materials. The rooms off of the primary room hold the
state, county and city histories and research materials. There is also
a separate room for the microfilm and microfiche collections. The
following is the basic floor plan.
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