People frequently call or email JCGS about genealogy books, or they have family research and want to know whether we will accept it. Our space is limited, so we follow this policy. Click here for A PDF of the policy.

Books Used in Research (i.e. Cemetery Indexes, County Histories, etc.)

We will consider taking the books. Patrons can drop them off at the Central Resource Library Genealogy Desk. The JCGS Librarian will determine if they can be used in our collection. If not, we will make the books available at our monthly genealogy meeting for a donation; then we give them to the Friends of the Johnson County Library for sale.

Compiled Family Histories

As a general rule, we cannot accept personal family history research and documents, including pedigree charts. However, we will consider these items if the people in them have strong ties to Johnson County, Kansas. The Allen County Public Library does accept documented charts/trees, original research notes and other material you have written about your family, and original records, documents, and photographs. They encourage people interested in this type of donation to call for guidance specific to the research collection.

The library can be reached at: The Genealogy Center, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana -- Phone 260-421-1225 -- Email: Genealogy@ACPL.Info

Other options include the Midwest Genealogy Center in Independence, MO, and local genealogy or historical societies in the ancestors’ locations, as well as other libraries and museums.

Genealogy How-To Books, Yearbooks, CD-ROMs and DVDs

We do not accept these items; however, patrons can drop them off at the

Friends of the Johnson County Library, 8279 Melrose Drive, Overland Park, Kansas - 913-492-4777 (call for the hours that they are open)

The proceeds from periodic sales benefit the Johnson County Library.