LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES

107 King William Street, 3rd Floor
San Antonio, Texas 78204-1399
Telephone (210) 224-6163
FAX (210) 224-6168
Beth Standifird, Librarian

PURPOSE

The mission of the San Antonio Conservation Society Foundation Library is to collect, preserve, organize, and make accessible materials that document the history of San Antonio and Texas with an emphasis on historic buildings, objects, places, and customs. The library is open to the public as well to the members and staff of the San Antonio Conservation Society.

VISITING US

Hours
Monday through Thursday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday - by appointment only.
Closed major holidays and on San Antonio's Battle of Flowers Day

Parking
Free parking is available on the grounds

Staff
One full-time librarian and ten volunteers staff the library.

SERVICES

Research: Written, telephone, and e-mail requests are welcome. Staff will provide up to one hour of free research time. Additional staff research is available at $30.00/hr. Requests resulting in multiple photocopies will require payment for the cost of copies plus shipping and handling. Any payment required for research services must be made in advance.

Photocopies: Library staff will provide photocopies for patrons when doing so will not damage the material or violate any restrictions imposed by copyright or by donor agreement. Copies are 10 cents per page for black and white, and $1.00 per page for color.

Image Reproduction: Most of the photographs, maps, and drawings in the library collection may be reproduced. Please see the library's photographic use policy and price list for more information. A signed Request for Permission to Publish Form is required on all orders intended for publication or public display. Requests for maps and drawings are handled on an individual basis.

WANT TO KNOW MORE?
About the Collection
Research Tips