Fee Based Research
Fee Based Research
Our fee-based research service is intended for out-of-town researchers working on genealogy or local history, who are not able to come to the library to do their own research.
 
How much is the fee?
 
The fee is $30.00 (Canadian) per hour, minimum charge of one hour, payable in advance. It includes up to one hour of staff time, a few copies, postage & handling, and HST.
 
How can you pay?
 
Cheques or money orders must be in Canadian funds and should be made payable to "Belleville Public Library" and mailed to:

Belleville Public Library, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, Ontario K8N 3B1, Canada

Payment of the fee is nonrefundable and does not guarantee that we will be able to find the requested information in our sources. If you wish to use our fee-based research service, please send your payment by regular mail with a letter outlining your request.
 
If your research requires less than 15 minutes of staff time:
 
We can provide the information at a reduced $8.00 reference fee, which includes up to 15 minutes of staff time, up to 4 photocopies, postage & handling, and HST payable in advance. Charges will apply for work done, even if we are not able to find the requested information and is nonrefundable.
 
How can you make a request ?
 
You are welcome to make a preliminary inquiry either by:
Tel: 613-968-6731 Fax: 613-968-6841