Local History Help

Local Patrons
Local residents needing local or family history information are invited to contact the library to learn about the resources that are available to them.

Out of Area Patrons
If a patron living outside our library service area needs help finding local or family history information the library will complete the requested 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. Bloomington Public Library reserves the right to limit or refuse research requests.

To request assistance, please complete the below form. Patrons can also ask a librarian at the Adult Help Desk or call 309.590.6168 for assistance.

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 request.

If you have any additional information that may help with our research, please provide those details.

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 research request.

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