Dear Va-Hist and Va-Roots Subscribers: I have been asked to post the following important announcement. Brent Tarter The Library of Virginia [log in to unmask] Visit the Library of Virginia's web site at http://www.lva.lib.va.us New Library of Virginia Research Fee Structure On October 1, 2001, the Library of Virginia will institute new procedures and fees for research assistance. The changes are designed to improve responsiveness to requests received and better reflect costs involved in the research process. Over several months, staff examined the thousands of requests received from Virginians and others throughout the Unites Stated and abroad to identify the most frequently requested information from its collections. New request forms and a new price structure were developed to simplify requests and to provide information in a timely, cost-effective manner. Copies of forms noting the new cost for services may be obtained by calling the Library reference services telephone numbers (804-692-3777 or 804-692-3888) or downloaded from the Library's web site at http://www.lva.lib.va.us and under "Services for the Public" find "Order Copies." The revised procedures will reduce delays and avoid additional billing for services. In addition, over the next several months the Library's web page will be redesigned to make information about its vast resources and extensive services more readily available. By the end of the year, researchers will be able to submit and pay for requests on-line, by fax, telephone, or by correspondence. These changes permit the Library to continue to provide an important service to Virginians and others. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html