Libraries and Archives
Libraries and Archives
What to Do When You Can’t Borrow the Genealogy Book You REALLY Need
Here are five workarounds to try when the genealogy library book you need doesn't circulate.
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Ask A Genealogy Librarian: Two Things You Must Do When You’re at the Library Premium
Our genealogy library expert shares two things you must do every time you find family history information at the library.
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Overlooked Genealogy Resource Alert! 9 Tips to Research at Heritage Museums
You’ve searched Ancestry.com and FamilySearch, gone to the library and maybe even taken a DNA test to discover your family's immigrant origins. But for a genealogist, just knowing the country or region is rarely enough. To find records in your family's homeland, you need their town or village...
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Top Heritage Museums and Genealogy Research Centers Premium
Set your sights on these 11 must-visit heritage museums where you can research your roots and walk in your ancestors’ shoes.
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How to Use the Library of Congress Website for Genealogy Premium
Learn how to research your genealogy online at the Library of Congress. Take advantage of the LOC's innumerable records and resources with just a click.
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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.
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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...
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How to Use WorldCat
Search the WorldCat online catalog to find the genealogy materials you need in libraries. We'll show you how.
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Genealogy Website Search Tutorial: The FamilySearch Online Catalog Premium
Here's how to search the FamilySearch online catalog for Genealogy resources about your ancestors. This article includes a short Genealogy How-To Video that will show you how to search the Catalog, step-by-step.
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How to Find the Genealogical Materials You Need in Libraries
Use these five catalog research strategies to find your ancestors in library collections.
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