Conducting Research at CBHFM
At CBHFM we have two invaluable resources that we make available to researchers upon request: The Harry Simmons Memorial Library, and the CBHFM Collection itself.
We pride ourselves on having the best baseball resource library in Canada, with over 10,000 books and other publications to support the work of researchers. The library is also the home of the Centre for Canadian Baseball Research which makes regular use of the space to conduct their own research.
The CBHFM Collection contains approximately 15,000 artifacts and archival materials, most of which can be made available to researchers upon request.
Accessing the Library or Collection
We will provide access to the library or collection under staff supervision during scheduled hours of operation. Access to objects and documentation will be provided with a confirmed appointment made with at least 24 hours notice (for the security of the collection we cannot allow walk-ins). Appointments can be requested by emailing [email protected] with details of the request. Before scheduling an appointment, please have a look at the research fees, listed below.
Service | Fee | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
Hourly Access Rate | $15.00 per hour | This fee is charged when CBHFM/Library staff pull any item from storage at your request. This fee does not include research assistance. This initial fee is waived for members. There is no additional fee on top of the hourly rate for conducting self-guided research. |
Remote research requests and/or full staff research assistance for visiting researchers | $30.00 per hour of research assistance | This fee is charged when CBHFM/Library staff conduct research on behalf of remote researchers, or provide full staff assistance for visiting researchers. Minimum charge of half an hour. |
Photocopying or scanning archival/library materials | $1.00 per photocopy (b&w)
$2.00 per photocopy (colour)
$1.00 per scan | CBHFM reserves the right to limit the number of pages of published material copied by a researcher if it appears to exceed what would reasonably be required for personal use. Maximum page size of copies is 11×17″. |
Archival Photograph Scan or Collections Photograph | $10.00/image (personal use)
$20.00/image (commercial use) | Scans are 300 DPI |
*Note: All prices include tax |
Conditions of Access
Please note that some restrictions apply to our collection which may impact your research. Certain items may be too fragile to pull from storage, or their contents could compromise the security of the donor or subject. In these circumstances we do try to make digital copies available.
This is NOT a lending library so any resources can only be accessed in-house. We will provide you with the necessary tools and information to access our collection upon your arrival.
What to know before your arrival
Copyright
Consider copyright when making all research and copying requests. Most research can fall under the Fair Dealing Exception of the Canadian Copyright Act. However it is the researcher’s responsibility to seek proper authorization. All copies made by the Hall are for the sole purposes of private study or research.
If you would like to make an appointment to access the CBHFM collection or The Harry Simmons Memorial Library, you can submit a request to [email protected] detailing the nature of your research.
