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''[[Principles of Family History Research| | ''[[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]]'' | ||
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 | 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. | ||
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 | '''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. | ||
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 | *[[Czech Republic Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Danish Word | *[[Danish Word List]] | ||
*[[Denmark: Language and | *[[Denmark: Language and Languages]] | ||
*[[Netherlands Language and Languages|Dutch Genealogical Word | *[[Netherlands Language and Languages|Dutch Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Finnish Genealogical Word | *[[Finnish Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[French | *[[French Wordlist]] | ||
*[[German Word | *[[German Word List]] | ||
*[[Hungary Genealogical Word | *[[Hungary Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Icelandic Word | *[[Icelandic Word List]] | ||
*[[Italian Genealogical Word | *[[Italian Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Latin Genealogical Word | *[[Latin Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Norway Word | *[[Norway Word List]] | ||
*[[Poland Genealogical Word | *[[Poland Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Portuguese Genealogical Word | *[[Portuguese Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Spanish Genealogical Word | *[[Spanish Genealogical Word List]] | ||
*[[Swedish Genealogical Word | *[[Swedish Genealogical Word List]] | ||
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=== Formats of Records === | === Formats of Records === | ||
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{{Principles}} </div> | {{Principles}} </div> | ||
[[Category:Obtain_and_Search_the_Records| | [[Category:Obtain_and_Search_the_Records|Obtain_and_Search_the_Records]] | ||