Research Requests

Non-genealogical Research Requests

The Library staff will respond to non-genealogical research requests for specific information from the collection. E-mail requests are NOT accepted. Photocopies of materials will be provided for a nominal fee.

Genealogical Research Requests

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library also provides genealogical research.

Interlibrary Loan

Newspaper microfilm and some books may be borrowed on interlibrary loan. Requests may be made on OCLC or ALA loan request forms. The Library is a member of Virtual Illinois Catalog and the Rolling Prairie Library System; holdings information is available through Rolling Prairie Library System online catalog, Virtual Illinois Catalog, and on OCLC. Photographs, films, microfiche, manuscripts, and Lincoln materials are not available for loan.

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