Genealogy For Librarians

Author : Carol Smallwood,Vera Gubnitskaia
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781476670874

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Genealogy and the Librarian by Carol Smallwood,Vera Gubnitskaia Pdf

Covering trends, issues and case studies, this collection presents 34 new essays by library professionals actively engaged in helping patrons with genealogy research across the United States. Topics include strategies for finding military and court records, mapping family migration and settlement, creating and accessing local digital services, and developing materials and instruction for patrons. Forewordist D. Joshua Taylor, host of Genealogy Roadshow and president of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, notes: "The increasing popularity of the topic requires that any librarian who encounters genealogical customers remain on the forefront of new developments in the field."

Author : Jack Simpson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313363634

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Basics of Genealogy Reference by Jack Simpson Pdf

This book offers novice and experienced reference librarians an introduction to tried-and-true genealogy techniques and resources. With the help of four case studies, Simpson outlines a basic starting strategy for conducting genealogy research. Later chapters deal specifically with genealogical librarianship: how to conduct a reference interview, continuing and professional development, and basic resources every collection should have. Charts, screen shots, and examples of public documents are also included; while a series of appendices present the case studies in their entirety. Genealogy is one of the most popular hobbies in the United States, and is heavily researched in public libraries and historical repositories. Increasingly, major genealogy resources are available online at libraries through subscription databases or free on the internet. As a result, librarians face the overwhelming task of helping a large audience of genealogists cope with an ever growing flood of new resources. This book offers novice and experienced reference librarians an introduction to tried-and-true genealogy techniques and resources. With the help of four case studies, Simpson outlines a basic starting strategy for conducting genealogy research. Later chapters deal specifically with genealogical librarianship: how to conduct a reference interview, continuing and professional development, and basic resources every collection should have. Charts, screen shots, and examples of public documents are also included; while a series of appendices present the case studies in their entirety.

Author : Elizabeth Shown Mills
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Genealogy
ISBN : 9780806316482

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Professional Genealogy by Elizabeth Shown Mills Pdf

A manual for researchers writers, editors, lecturers, and Librarians.

Author : Richard Harvey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:248629724

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Genealogy for Librarians by Richard Harvey Pdf

Author : Katherine Pennavaria
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780810891517

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Genealogy by Katherine Pennavaria Pdf

Genealogy: A Practical Guide for Librarians covers the big picture of genealogy and evidence-based research, plus the variety and availability of many record types, but also provides practical advice for both researchers and librarians.

Author : Dahrl Elizabeth Moore
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1998-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 083890744X

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Librarian's Genealogy Notebook by Dahrl Elizabeth Moore Pdf

The Librarian's Genealogy Notebook includes the most concise and useful information on where to begin your search for genealogical records.

Author : James Swan
Publisher : Demco (Highsmith)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Genealogical libraries
ISBN : 1579500110

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The Librarian's Guide to Genealogical Research by James Swan Pdf

A quick-start resource for staff serving beginning genealogists. This handbook will help librarians respond effectively to customer requests for genealogical information or assistance with family history. Starting with the initial interview, it concisely explains the genealogical research process and identifies the basic tools needed in the local library. The book provides reproducible forms, time-saving hints and includes guidance in collection development, with suggestions for libraries with different sized budgets. This book also identifies other agencies and organizations that offer assistance to genealogists. It provides contact information and describes electronic Internet resources. Suggestions are offered on how to promote greater awareness of family history resources at the library. Indexes provide access by author, subject and title.

Author : Janice Lindgren Schultz
Publisher : ALA Editions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838916449

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Helping Patrons Find Their Roots by Janice Lindgren Schultz Pdf

Not just for reference librarians, this book will help all library staff connect patrons searching for information about their forebears.

Author : Marion J. Kaminkow
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 978 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0806316659

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Genealogies in the Library of Congress by Marion J. Kaminkow Pdf

Vol 1 905p Vol 2 961p.

Author : Delaware Genealogical Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578584263

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Delaware Genealogical Research Guide by Delaware Genealogical Society Pdf

The Delaware Genealogical Research Guide contains detailed descriptions of how and where to find information about Delaware ancestors. Well organized and easy to use, the guide covers more than 20 types of records; offers suggestions for further research; and features a comprehensive compendium of more than 100 local, regional, and national record repositories and resources. In addition, discussions of Delaware's history and geography add important context and explain how competing claims to the land and protracted boundary disputes affect where records might be located. Meticulously compiled and fact-checked by members of the Delaware Genealogical Society, this guide is a valuable asset for experienced as well as novice researchers.

Author : Newberry Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1905
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044080323967

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The Newberry Library by Newberry Library Pdf

Author : Percy William Filby
Publisher : Wilmington, Del. : Scholarly Resources Incorporated
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015019768970

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Directory of American Libraries with Genealogy Or Local History Collections by Percy William Filby Pdf

Listing by state of the local libraries that include genealogical information in their collections.

Author : Society of Genealogists (Great Britain). Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1985-01-01
Category : Genealogy
ISBN : 0901878588

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Using the Library of the Society of Genealogists by Society of Genealogists (Great Britain). Library Pdf

Author : Lois C. Gilmer
Publisher : Chicago : American Library Association
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:39015014779584

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Genealogical Research and Resources by Lois C. Gilmer Pdf

Advises librarians how to help their patrons do genealogical research, and tells how to work with primary and secondary sources.

Author : Ontario Genealogical Society. Library,Barbara B. Aitken,North York Public Library (Ont.). Canadiana Collection
Publisher : Ontario Genealogical Soc
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Genealogy
ISBN : 0920036074

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Ontario Genealogical Society Library Holdings by Ontario Genealogical Society. Library,Barbara B. Aitken,North York Public Library (Ont.). Canadiana Collection Pdf