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Research Library

The West Parry Sound District Museum's Research Library is home to a variety of resources that can be used to assist in personal research or genealogy work. The Museum houses many objects, photographs and archival documents, including the North Star newspaper, that may be able to assist you with your research.

 

In the Library, visitors have access to a variety of publications specific to the Parry Sound area, such as:

  • Local History Books and DVDs

  • Research Project Binders

  • Magazines:

    • Parry Sound Sideroads​

  • Archival Files compiled by the Parry Sound Public Library

  • Digitized Archival Records

  • Digitized Newspapers:

    • Parry Sound North Star (1879-1971 available on Newspapers.com)​

    • Nobel News

​Research Requests:​​​

 

A staff member or volunteer conducts primary and secondary source research and provides information to researcher.

Does not include in-person visit to Research Library or Collections Space. 
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  • It can take up to 15 business days to process the request.

  • Photos and scans (digital and physical) will be given out only after signing a Use Agreement with the museum.​ (Must state purpose of research and intended use when making request)

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To make a research request, click the link to fill out our submission form:​

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Accessing the Library:

 

The researcher is provided with access to the Museum’s secondary sources in our Research Library and conducts their own research. Staff will be available to briefly familiarize the researcher with Museum resources and to assist with photocopying. 

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Appointments are required for access to the Library and are subject to the availability of staff. Appointments must be made 1 week in advance to ensure availability. Walk-in's are not guaranteed access. 

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Access is year-round, Wednesday-Saturday, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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Payment can be made at the Admissions desk at the Museum. 

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To make an appointment: 

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Accessing Materials from the Collection:

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A staff member provides researcher access to specific primary source materials inside our collections space. The researcher is briefed with correct handling of objects. 
 

Appointments are required for access to primary documents within the collection and must be made a minimum of 2 weeks in advance to ensure availability of staff and materials. Walk-in's are not able to be accommodated. 

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Staff will conduct a 'quick look-up' to determine if the information, artifacts etc. are present in the collection and able to be accessed before confirming booking. Appointments may be turned down if the condition of the requested materials is poor in order to ensure preservation efforts. â€‹

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To make an appointment: 

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Research Fees

Non-Members
Annual Pass Members
Genealogy Club Members
Annual Pass + Genealogy Club
Business Members
Research Requests
$30/hour
25% discount
25% discount
25% discount
25% discount
Self Directed Research - Research Library
$20/first hour and $10/additional hours
25% discount
25% discount
Free
25% discount
Assisted Research - Accessing Collection
$30/hour
25% discount
25% discount
25% discount
25% discount

All pre-booked sessions will be charged for the minimum of one hour.

 

Copyright: We do not hold copyright for all records in our collection. The researcher is responsible for securing all copyright permissions prior to use of materials beyond private research and study.

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