Research Fees & Services

Fees

Fees do not include applicable taxes.

Researchers are reminded that they are working with historical records, which are unique and often very fragile. These rules outline your responsibilities as a researcher, to help us preserve the holdings of the Quesnel Museum and Archives. Please note that these rules apply to all researchers and staff of the Quesnel Museum and Archives. 

• All researchers must fill out a Research Request Form before accessing archival materials.
• Personal belongings including bags, briefcases, purses, backpacks, folders, umbrellas, and outerwear such as overcoats and raincoats are prohibited. There are lockers available for use.
• Eating and drinking are prohibited near archival holdings. This includes chewing gum and candy.
• Archival records must be used in the building under the supervision of a designated representative of the Quesnel Museum and Archives. We reserve the right to inspect folders upon your departure.
• Cotton gloves are required when handling records.   If gloves prove too cumbersome, thoroughly washing and drying hands immediately before use is an acceptable alternative. 
• Researchers should examine records one box at a time, one folder at a time, maintaining the order in which they were received. It is imperative that you maintain the order of the archival records you are using. Do not change the order of the files within a container, or items within a file.
• Only pencils may be used when working with archival materials. Researchers may take photographs (without a flash) or make audio recordings for note taking purposes only with staff permission.
• Do not write on archival records. Avoid placing your note-taking pad on top of records or leaning directly on archival records. Tracing maps or other records, or the use of “post-it” or other self-sticking notes, staples or paper clips on archival records is not permitted.  Staff will provide place marking flags upon request.  
• No copyright material should be used in any publication without first obtaining permission from the copyright holder.
• Copies of archival records or reference material for private study will only be made under the fair use provisions at the Copyright Act. Copies of records are not to be further reproduced, sold or published without permission.
• Established fees will be charged for the provision of copied materials. Please consult with a representative for rates.
• Researchers are permitted to quote the text of records for private research and study, within the fair use provisions of the Copyright Act. Researchers are expected to acknowledge the source of the documents.