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The
privilege of borrowing books from CHS's
Loan Collection is extended only to
Members of The Connecticut Historical
Society or of the CHS of Mayflower
Descendants in the State of Connecticut. Members
of these organizations may borrow up to three
books per month.
- When requesting a book, in person or by
mail, the borrower should fill out the
Society's Loan Request Form and list five
volumes in order of preference, giving
the author and title of each book and the
page number on which it is found in the
catalogue. Each volume of a multi-volume
set is counted as one book.
- Members borrowing books by mail will be expected to pay a postage
and handling fee of $5.00 per volume, prepaid by check or credit card (VISA or MasterCard only).
- The borrower is expected to pay return
postage and to use the CHS's mailing
label (included with each order) and
packaging materials. The U. S. Postal
Service has special rates available for
items sent to or from libraries. Members
are responsible for borrowed materials
until they are received back at the
Society. Please allow at least two weeks
for filling and shipping each order.
Books must be returned by the specified
due date, since other members may be
waiting to use them. Renewals will be
granted when feasible.
- Due to the increased risk of loss or
damage to books mailed during the holiday
rush, the CHS annually suspends use
of the Loan Collection during the month
of December.
- Please treat the CHS's books with
care. Extensive photocopying weakens the
binding and shortens the book's life. The
Society reserves the right to forbid
photocopying of fragile materials, and
such materials are clearly marked.
Failure to honor this prohibition will
result in forfeiture of loan privileges.
We ask that borrowers not attempt to mend
or repair books but rather report their
condition to the Loan Coordinator.
Writing in the books is strictly
prohibited. Corrections or additions to
information in the books are, of course,
welcome. Such information should be sent
in a separate letter to Judith Ellen Johnson
, citing the source
of the new information.
- We hope that by providing this loan
service, we will encourage membership in
The Connecticut Historical Society and
further serve the needs of those who
already support the CHS through their
membership and interest.
Print copies of this catalog ($10 prepaid) are available
from the Loan
Collection Coordinator at the CHS.
The following forms are required to place a
request to borrow material from this collection
You will need Acrobat reader to view and print
these .pdf files
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