Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About the Department
Where are you located?
We are located at 220 West Liberty St. in Wooster, Ohio. We are in downtown Wooster, 2 blocks west of the Courthouse. The department is located on the 2nd floor next to the elevator.
What are your hours?
- Monday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Is there a charge to use the department?
There is no charge to use the department.
Is there a charge for copies and/or scans?
There is a charge of $0.10 per page for 8 1/2" x 11" black and white copies and $0.30 for color copies. Black and white copies on 11" x 17" paper is $0.20 and color copies are $0.60.
When scanning images to USB drives, there is no charge. The copier and microfilm readers offer the option of scanning to USB drives.
Do I need to make an appointment to use the department?
The department is fully staffed. It is not necessary to make an appointment to use the department.
Does your department offer research assistance?
Yes, our department offers assistance. Staff are available to answer your questions in person, by email, mail, or phone.
Does the department charge a research fee?
The department does not charge a research fee. However, when requesting information by mail or email, some fees do apply. Refer to our Research Services and Fees section of the website for more information.
Resources
My ancestors are not from Wayne County, Ohio. Do you have resources available to assist me?
Yes, our department has a variety of publications available from other counties in Ohio. Also, many early settlers migrated from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. We have many publications from these states as well as parts of West Virginia and Northeastern Indiana.
Wayne County was the parent county of Ashland and Holmes County, Ohio. The department has newspapers and court records from these two counties.
Does your library have high school yearbooks?
Yes, our department has many high school yearbooks. These are kept in locked cabinets. Please ask a staff member to unlock the cabinets.
Does your library offer access to Ancestry.com?
The library offers access to several databases. These include American Ancestors, Ancestry Library Edition, and Heritage Quest Online. Researchers must use American Ancestors and Ancestry Library Edition at the library. Heritage Quest Online may be accessed from home with a valid library card.
What information about Wayne County can I find online?
Library volunteers have assisted with many projects. Many of their efforts may be found through our department's webpages.
Through donations, the library has been able to provide digitized access to several Wayne County, Ohio Newspapers. Links to these newspapers may be found through the Genealogy Portal. Miscellaneous titles may be found through the Newspapers page of the Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center.
Donations
Does your library accept monetary donations?
Yes, we do accept monetary donations. Donations that are earmarked for the Genealogy and Local History collection will be used for the collection. Donated money will be used to help in collection development, assist with digital projects, provide funding for special programs, and many other items.
Does your library accept family histories?
Yes, we do accept family histories. We are unable to purchase family histories for the collection. Other genealogy and local history books and photos in gently used or new-like condition will be accepted. Please note that any material donated to the library becomes the property of the library. For more information about how to donate, please refer to our donations page.