Admission Fee for the library during library hours
$4.00 per person for non-members
$2.00 for all college students (undergraduate, graduate, PhD)
No charge for ECHS members, teachers, or grade school students

At the Brewster Memorial Library, we strive to create an endearing and enjoyable research environment for researchers to read and absorb Essex County history. The following rules and regulations are designed to ensure an orderly and pleasant research environment in which all patrons and visitors are able to use the library's resources and services effectively. Upon entering the reading room please leave all bags under the research/reading table, sign in, and put all pens away. Because our materials are rare, delicate and/or extremely valuable to the social history of Essex County, we must ensure that they are in a safe environment in order to preserve them for future generations.

Please be advised that the public does not have direct access to all works in the Brewster Research Library & Archives.

Please call ahead when planning your visit to the library so that the Library/Archives Manager can prepare certain materials in advance, such as vertical Biographical and/or Subject files.

Brewster Library
Essex County Historical Society/Adirindack History Center Museum
7590 Court St., PO Box 428, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
(518)873-6466
jkuba@adkhistorycenter.org

Rules and Regulations for Library/Archive Use

1) Research materials may be accessed during library hours only (Wed. 11-3 & Fri. 9-1) or by special appointment made in advance with the Director or Library/Archives Manager.<

2) Photocopies: $.15/copy members, $.25/copy non-members.

Please note this library is non-circulating.

3) The Director and/or Library/Archives Manager reserve the right to restrict usage of material depending on its fragility.

4) All library and archival material must remain inside the research room.

5) Only a pencil may be used. Audio recorders and computers are also welcome.

6) No marks may be made on materials. No notes written on top of materials. No sticky notes can be placed on materials. No tracing. No books or other objects may be placed on materials.

7) Researchers must use particular care in handling all materials; many are old, valuable, and/or unique, thus easily damaged. Pages must be turned slowly, carefully and with two hands. DO NOT crease pages.

8) Eating & drinking are strictly prohibited.

9) Researchers must remain within the general library (work table, bookshelf) area.

10) Please request photocopies from the Librarian. Please note that the Director and Librarian reserve the right to refuse photocopies of materials (books, manuscripts, photographs) too fragile for handling.

11) Please enjoy the collection surrounding you!

Adhering to the following stipulations is required and appreciated.

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