We are unable to accept in-person research requests at this time as we are rehousing our archives and library. We are accepting a limited number of research requests.
The National Electronics Museum welcomes and encourages researchers to make use of our Collections. Access to materials not on display is granted by special arrangements, requests for which must be made at least two weeks in advance. We will make every effort to accommodate research requests; however, circumstances such as storage location, size, and stability may restrict access to some materials. For in-person research, please make an appointment at least two weeks in advance of your anticipated visit to ensure the availability of staff assistance as well as your desired research materials. For some requests a research and/or reproduction fee may apply. Research Policy and Fee Schedule here. */?>
Please contact nemuseum@gmail.com with your research request.
Appointments
Appointments are required to visit the museum library.
Many collections and archival materials are not stored in the library and require advanced preparation to be accessed.
All archival and object collection research must have an appointment scheduled in advance.
Library Hours
The library follows the same office hours and closure schedule as the museum galleries and may also be closed to the public during some special events.
NEM Research Policy and Reproduction Fees
Please email nemuseum@gmail.com or call 443-345-1390 for inquiries.
Research Fees
Access to the Library is complimentary for Members or with paid museum admission ($15.00)
Research Assistance – $50.00 per hour
Applies to staff-assisted researcher access of Archival, Manual, and Historical Collections, Research Files, Photograph Collection, Periodicals, and Books in a Reading Room.
Research Service – $75.00 per hour
Applies to research conducted by staff. Initial or general inquiries regarding NEM holdings will be answered without charge.
Off-Site Retrieval Fee – $100
Applies to the retrieval of artifacts from off-site storage for researcher access.
Reproduction Fees
PDF/JPEG scan of document – $2.00 per page
JPEG scan of photograph – $2.00 per photo
Photocopy of document – $3.00 per page
Delivery via email – no charge
Shipping fee for photocopies or DVD of digital images – $20.00+
Requests that require excessive staff time may be subject to additional fees to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Publication and Filming Fees
Publication and Filming fees are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Museum staff has final authority in decisions regarding access and use of NEM materials.