Libraries and Archives

The Difference Between a Library, a Repository and an Archive

One set of genealogy lingo that family historians should know is the differences among a library, a repository and an archive.

Best Virtual Library Websites of 2015 Premium

Library websites are great resources for digging up information on your family history. Use these library resources to enhance your investigating. Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center This site is far more than just a local library for Fort Wayne, Ind. With a genealogy collection second only to that of...

How to Find the Genealogical Materials You Need in Libraries

Use these five catalog research strategies to find your ancestors in library collections.

Cincinnati Public Library Tour Premium

The editors of Family Tree Magazine explore some of the resources available for genealogists at the Cincinnati Public Library

Libraries and Archives Web Guide Premium

Learn how to use library and archive websites to locate offline records on repository shelves.

Birmingham Public Library’s Genealogy Research Heaven

The Birmingham Public Library is a great resource for those searching for Alabama ancestors. Learn more about the records stored in this lovely historic building.