Genealogy Assistance Request | Bloomington Public Library

If a patron needs help finding local history or family history information the library will complete research for a fee.

The charge is $5 for each 30 minutes of research, plus the cost of any copies made (15 cents per page). A "typical" search for an obituary in our local paper costs $5.15.

Requests are researched on a first-come/first-served basis and are completed as staff time permits. Research fees still apply if staff are unable to find the requested information. In this case, our librarians often make referrals. If we are unable to supply the answer(s), our librarians often make referrals. Bloomington Public Library reserves the right to limit or refuse research requests.

Patrons can also ask a librarian at the Adult Services Desk for assistance or call 309.590.6168.

Your Name

First

Last

Preferred Contact Method

Phone

Patron Phone Number

Patron Email

Patron Address

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Type of Request

One Obituary Request

Multiple Obituary Requests

Other

Obituary Information Needed
Name of Decedent
Date of Death
Location of Death
Cemetery (if known)

Obituary Information for Person 1
Name of Decedent	Date of Death	Location of Death	Cemetery (if known)

Obituary Information for Person 2
Name of Decedent	Date of Death	Location of Death	Cemetery (if known)

Obituary Information for Person 3
Name of Decedent	Date of Death	Location of Death	Cemetery (if known)

Obituary Information for Person 4
Name of Decedent	Date of Death	Location of Death	Cemetery (if known)

Obituary Information for Person 5
Name of Decedent	Date of Death	Location of Death	Cemetery (if known)

Please provide additional information about your specific genealogy request.

Requesting Digital Copy

Requesting Paper Copies

Requesting both Paper and Digital Copies

black and white copies at $.15 per page

color copies at $.50 per page

The charge is $5 for each 30 minutes of research (plus the cost of any copies made). How much time of research are you willing to pay for?

Patron agrees to all charges for this genealogy request.