¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥

• Sign in.
• Some archival requests may require ID.
• Leave backpacks, briefcases, purses, bags, books, and outer clothing in the lockers provided.
• Only pencils (no pens) and paper for notetaking are allowed in the Research Room.
• Laptop computers, cell phones with volume down, and cameras are permitted.
• Food and drink are not permitted.
• Staff are available for assistance during your visit, but we are not able to do your research for you.
• To search and request our collections, please use our .

Copyright and fair use standards must be followed in any forthcoming publications. Determining and obtaining copyright permissions is the responsibility of the user.

Crediting of the Nabb Research Center must be included in all publications, works, or exhibits arising from research activities using material within its collections. Collections should be cited as stated in the appropriate finding aid or use the following credit line: Collection Name, Collection Type. Courtesy of the Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, Maryland.

An example of how the Collection Name and Type would read is:

The Harold Bennett Rare Book Collection, Special Collections. Courtesy of the Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, Maryland.

A courtesy copy of published material using Nabb Research Center resources is requested.

Copy Fees and Guidelines

• Please see the front desk or a staff member for assistance or questions regarding copying procedures.
• Copies are 25 cents per page and may be paid by cash or check (sorry, we cannot accept credit cards). Due to copyright restrictions, large portions of books may not be copied.

Distance Research

The Nabb Research Center cannot perform pro bono research due to staffing limitations. Research requested by patrons, organizations, or other entities is carried out based on availability of staff and will follow the fee structure below.

For a pre-paid fee, a staff researcher or volunteer will perform genealogical or local historical research utilizing sources available at the Nabb Research Center. We cannot guarantee results, but will make every effort to respond to your research request. We will advise you if your request is beyond the scope of our resources or if staff time is not available for extensive research requests. Make checks payable to ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ (sorry, we cannot accept credit cards).

Membership must be current for Member prices to apply.

Please allow up to 6 to 8 weeks to process requests.

Research Fees

Members

$30 for first hour & $25 each additional hour

Non-members

$50 for first hour & $40 each additional hour

Minimum Fee

1 hour charge

Prices include up to 10 pages of copied material; each additional page is 50 cents. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery; check will be processed upon receipt.

Exact Citation Photocopy

With an exact citation provided by you, we can send (email or mail) scans or photocopies of printed or microfilmed materials. Price is per each cited item. Following copyright laws, we will not make photocopies of complete books.

Members

$15 includes up to 10 pages; 50 cents for each additional page

Non-members

$20 includes up to 10 pages; 50 cents for each additional page

Making Requests

Please describe your request needs as clearly as possible by telling us what you already know that will help with identification, what you want to know, and what sources you have already used. Relevant information should be sent along with your request. Let us know if there are specific sources you want searched. If you have a research request, please contact us at nabbcenter@salisbury.edu.