Carnegie Library Research Policies

Visiting the Carnegie Library is encouraged to make the most of your research. The images available in the online catalog are only a fraction of the resources available at Carnegie.   The Carnegie staff will assist you with identifying and locating the available genealogical and archival resources.  If you cannot visit in-person, research and copies of materials may be requested by mail or email.

Mail or email requests

Please make a written inquiry with as much specific information as possible including: names, dates, specific eras, places in Boulder County, as well as information and sources already found. Requests are addressed in the order they are received.

Research will be conducted on the materials and databases held by the Carnegie Library for Local History.

Fees

Research time

To be able to assist all patrons, up to one hour of research time by the Carnegie staff is available per requested topic.

For research exceeding one hour, please visit the archive in person to access the materials directly.

If you need more assistance with a genealogy request, you can contact the Boulder Genealogical Society.

Photocopies and Scanning

All patrons receive 10 free copies. After the first 10 copies it is $0.10 per single sided page black and white copy and $0.20 per single sided page color copy.

Staff can accommodate 10 pages of copies or scans for patrons via mail and email.
Scanning and copying of more than 10 pages should be done in person by the researcher
during walk-in hours or a pre-scheduled appointment.

Approved by the Library Commission on October 15, 2024.