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''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Obtain and Search the Records|Step 4. Obtain and Search the Records]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[View_the_Records|View the Records]]''  
''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Researc[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.pn[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]] [[Obtain and Search the Records|Step 4. Obtain and Search the Record[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.pn[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]] [[View_the_Records|View the Record[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]''  


Your research may be more rewarding and more effective if you can visit the library or archive and personally search the records. Examine the actual documents or exact microform copies when possible rather than abstracts.  
Your research may be more rewarding and more effective if you can visit the library or archive and personally search the records. Examine the actual documents or exact microform copies when possible rather than abstracts.  
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== Format and Equipment  ==
== Format and Equipment  ==


Because genealogical records are available in a variety of formats (see [[View the Records#Formats_of_Records|Formats of Records]]), understanding those formats and the equipment necessary to use them will make you a more successful researcher. Microfilm or microfiche records can be viewed through special film or fiche readers available at most libraries. A librarian can show you how to use the machines.  
Because genealogical records are available in a variety of formats (see [[View the Records#Formats_of_Records|Formats of Record[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]), understanding those formats and the equipment necessary to use them will make you a more successful researcher. Microfilm or microfiche records can be viewed through special film or fiche readers available at most libraries. A librarian can show you how to use the machines.  


When using a library catalog or records on computer or compact disc, follow the instruction manual and/or the instructions on the computer screen.  
When using a library catalog or records on computer or compact disc, follow the instruction manual and/or the instructions on the computer screen.  
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Barbara Jean Evans, 530737''The New A to Zax: A Comprehensive Genealogical Dictionary for Genealogists and Historians'', 2nd ed. (Champaign, Ill.: B. J. Evans, 1990). {{WorldCat|22533252|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|530737|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D26e}}.  
Barbara Jean Evans, 530737''The New A to Zax: A Comprehensive Genealogical Dictionary for Genealogists and Historians'', 2nd ed. (Champaign, Ill.: B. J. Evans, 1990). {{WorldCat|22533252|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|530737|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D26e}}.  


'''Languages.''' Records from international countries and some from your own country may be written in foreign languages. While you do not need to speak a foreign language to do most research, you will need some understanding of the language and key genealogical words. Dictionaries that give definitions in your native language and a foreign language are available in most libraries and bookstores. Guide books that discuss reading foreign records are often listed in the[https://familysearch.org/catalog-search Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog] under [COUNTRY] – LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES.  
'''Languages.''' Records from international countries and some from your own country may be written in foreign languages. While you do not need to speak a foreign language to do most research, you will need some understanding of the language and key genealogical words. Dictionaries that give definitions in your native language and a foreign language are available in most libraries and bookstores. Guide books that discuss reading foreign records are often listed in the[https://familysearch.org/catalog-search Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalo[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]] under [COUNTRY] – LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGES.  


A series of genealogical word lists that give English meanings of about 900 key terms have been added to the FamilySearch Wiki:  
A series of genealogical word lists that give English meanings of about 900 key terms have been added to the FamilySearch Wiki:  


*[[Czech Republic Genealogical Word List]]  
*[[Czech Republic Genealogical Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[Danish Word List]]  
*[[Danish Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[Denmark: Language and Languages]]  
*[[Denmark: Language and Language[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[Netherlands Language and Languages|Dutch Genealogical Word List]]  
*[[Netherlands Language and Languages|Dutch Genealogical Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[Finnish Genealogical Word List]]  
*[[Finnish Genealogical Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[French Wordlist]]  
*[[French Wordlis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[German Word List]]  
*[[German Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[Hungary Genealogical Word List]]  
*[[Hungary Genealogical Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[Icelandic Word List]]  
*[[Icelandic Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[Italian Genealogical Word List]]  
*[[Italian Genealogical Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[Latin Genealogical Word List]]  
*[[Latin Genealogical Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[Norway Word List]]  
*[[Norway Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[Poland Genealogical Word List]]  
*[[Poland Genealogical Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[Portuguese Genealogical Word List]]  
*[[Portuguese Genealogical Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]]  
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]  
*[[Swedish Genealogical Word List]]
*[[Swedish Genealogical Word Lis[[Category:Principles of Family History Research Series]]]
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