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:*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Source Citation Formats]] guidelines, and [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject New York#Framework|WikiProject NY Framework #3]]
:*[[FamilySearch Wiki:Source Citation Formats]] guidelines, and [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject New York#Framework|WikiProject NY Framework #3]]


NOTE: Only list a public library if the website states it has genealogical sources.  Do not list all public libraries.  
NOTE: Only list a public library if the website states it has genealogical sources. Do not list all public libraries.  


1. To determine the public libaries in the county, search the following webistes:  
1. To determine the public libaries in the county, search the following webistes:  


:*For Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence Counties, use this website first: [http://www.nc3r.org/archives/Archives_Contents.html Northern New York Library Network]
:*http://www.powerlibrary.net/  
:*[http://ny.public-libraries.org/library/county/NewYork.html http://ny.public-libraries.org/library/county/NewYork.html]  NOTE: Libraries listed under a county may actually be in an adjoining county. You may locate the URL or other information about these libraries through [http://www.publiclibraries.com/newyork.htm www.publiclibraries.com].  
:*http://pa.public-libraries.org/library/county/Pennsylvania.html <br>
NOTE: Libraries listed under a county may actually be in an adjoining county. You may locate the URL or other information about these libraries through [http://www.publiclibraries.com/pennsylvania.htm www.publiclibraries.com].  
:*You can also use the PAGenWeb county page.
:*You can also use the PAGenWeb county page.


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3. If your county has a library system which includes all the public libraries in that area, you can link to the system website instead of listing the individual libraries and their contact information. The following is an example:  
3. If your county has a library system which includes all the public libraries in that area, you can link to the system website instead of listing the individual libraries and their contact information. The following is an example:  


:[http://www.cefls.org/default.htm Clinton Essex Franklin Library System ]consists of 34 public libraries in the counties of Clinton, Essex, and Franklin.&nbsp; Each library has access to genealogical databases - especially newspaper sites.&nbsp; Many are accessible with your library card from home.&nbsp; A list of&nbsp;the libraries in this system and their website and contact information&nbsp;is found [http://www.cefls.org/library_list.htm here].
:[http://www.bcfls.org/locations-hours/ Butler County Federated Library System ]consists of 9 public libraries in Butler County. Each library has access to genealogical databases - especially newspaper sites. Many are accessible with your library card from home. A list of the libraries in this system and their website and contact information is found [http://www.bcfls.org/locations-hours/ here].


4. If there are many libraries in the county, you may choose to just add the library in the county seat and any other libraries with a genealogy room or signficant genealogical collections.
4. If there are many libraries in the county, you may choose to just add the library in the county seat and any other libraries with a genealogy room or signficant genealogical collections.
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