Birmingham Public Library's Archives and Southern History Department Open by Appointment Only

 

Historic mural on 1st floor of the BPL Research Library's Southern History Department. 

Good news for researchers, genealogists and archivists in metro Birmingham:

The Birmingham Public Library's Southern History Department and Archives Department are now both open by appointment only. 

Call Mary Beth Newbill at 205-226-3665 to schedule an appointment to the Southern History Department. 

During appointments, a librarian is available to assist with genealogy and local history research. City directories, local newspapers on microfilm, and state and local histories are the Southern History Department’s most used items. Patrons can also take advantage of BPL database subscriptions like Ancestry.com, Fold3.com, and Newspapers.com. 

For more information about the Southern History Department, click here  http://www.bplonline.org/locations/central/southern/

Call Jim Baggett at 205-226-3630 to schedule an appointment in the Archives Department. 

Students, scholars and the general public may now visit the BPL Archives Department to research class projects, books and articles, and the histories of local houses and buildings.

For more information about the BPL Archives Department, click here http://www.bplonline.org/locations/central/archives/

Remember that BPL’s virtual resources remain open online every day 24/7 to assist patrons with a variety of needs. 

You can also check out books, DVDs and other items daily on the BPL website, www.cobpl.org, and via the BPL mobile app.

Users of iPhone and iPad devises can download the BPL mobile app by clicking here

Android devise users can download the BPL mobile app by clicking here