In-Depth Research Services & Fees

The Medical Center Archives provides in-depth research services for both on-site and remote patrons. Requests may be made via email, telephone, fax, or mail. Archives staff will provide up to 30 minutes of research for any patron at no charge. For more in-depth research performed by Archives staff, there is a charge. Patrons will be informed of the cost, if any, before research is conducted. All search and commercial fees go toward support of the Archives. There is no charge for researchers to use materials on-site.

RESEARCH FEES FOR DUKE AFFILIATES:

  • Up to 30 minutes of research by staff, no charge 
  • 30 minutes or more of research by staff, $25.00 per hour

Rush orders will be subject to a $25 fee or a 25% surcharge on the total bill for research time, whichever is greater.

RESEARCH FEES FOR NON-PROFIT AND GENERAL PUBLIC:

  • Up to 30 minutes of research by staff, no charge 
  • 30 minutes or more of research by staff , $25.00 per hour

Rush orders will be subject to a $25 fee or a 25% surcharge on the total bill for research time, whichever is greater.

FOR NON-DUKE AFFILIATES (AREA UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND LOCAL PROVIDERS)

  • Up to 30 minutes of research by staff, no charge 
  • 30 minutes or more of research by staff, $50.00 per hour

Rush orders will be subject to a $50 fee or a 25% surcharge on the total bill for research time, whichever is greater.