The Library receives scores of requests and each request requires thorough research. E mail requests are NOT accepted. The library will provide up to 10 photocopied pages of information if appropriate and if available. The Library has an extensive collection of Illinois newspapers at least one title for every county in the state. Some issues date to the early nineteenth century.
Newspapers are especially useful for locating information about local events.
U.S. Titles of the newspapers are included on OCLC, an on line catalog of library holdings worldwide, and on Illinet Online. Researchers may borrow newspapers on microfilm through interlibrary loan. Since the library newspapers are not indexed, all search requests must include specific information for a search to be performed. If such information is unavailable and you live in the continental United States, you may borrow newspaper microfilm on interlibrary loan through your local library to do your own research. Each letter must be accompanied by a self addressed, stamped, business sized envelope.