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Get to know your local repositories, their specific functions and their collections, plus those for the geographical area of your searches as well as other kinds of collections likely to be of use. | Get to know your local repositories, their specific functions and their collections, plus those for the geographical area of your searches as well as other kinds of collections likely to be of use. | ||
For Canadian research the essential booklet ''Tracing Your Ancestors in Canada'' is free from [http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/genealogy/022-607.001-e.html Library and Archives | For Canadian research the essential booklet ''Tracing Your Ancestors in Canada'' is free from [http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/genealogy/022-607.001-e.html Library and Archives Canada], 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N3, or from their website. <br> | ||
For USA ''Government Vital Records'', see the National Center for Health Statistics’ Where to Write for [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm Vital | For USA ''Government Vital Records'', see the National Center for Health Statistics’ Where to Write for [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm Vital Records] webpage for guidelines and contact information or [http://www.vitalrec.com/ VitalRec] webpage. | ||
Most larger libraries and archives have published guidebooks to their holdings, even the smallest local archives will have a photocopied list of what they have available. It pays to acquire and read these thoroughly before you visit. Then plan exactly and prioritize the items you will need to consult. Further advice can be obtained from the course ''Planning a Research Trip Including Preparing for Salt Lake City'' offered by the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. | Most larger libraries and archives have published guidebooks to their holdings, even the smallest local archives will have a photocopied list of what they have available. It pays to acquire and read these thoroughly before you visit. Then plan exactly and prioritize the items you will need to consult. Further advice can be obtained from the course ''Planning a Research Trip Including Preparing for Salt Lake City'' offered by the National Institute for Genealogical Studies. | ||
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=== FamilySearch Centers === | === FamilySearch Centers === | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch | [http://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch Centers] (FSC) are run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There are over 4,000 of them all over the world and are your direct access route to many fabulous genealogical indexes as well as to the vast holdings of original materials on microfilm and microfiche at Salt Lake. No serious researcher can afford to ignore them and the vast majority of us can’t work without them! | ||
It is wise to remember that FSCs are not manned by trained archivists or librarians, but by kindly volunteers who may (or may not) know something about genealogy. When using an FSC it is up to the patron to do their homework before they arrive. | It is wise to remember that FSCs are not manned by trained archivists or librarians, but by kindly volunteers who may (or may not) know something about genealogy. When using an FSC it is up to the patron to do their homework before they arrive. | ||
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=== Family History and Genealogy Societies === | === Family History and Genealogy Societies === | ||
Current addresses may be obtained from the ''Genealogical Research Directory'' by Keith A. Johnson and Malcolm R. Sainty found in larger public libraries, Family History Society (FHS) libraries as well as many FamilySearch Centers. An increasing number of FHSs now have a presence on the Web, and a portal such as [http://www.cyndislist.com/ Cyndi’s | Current addresses may be obtained from the ''Genealogical Research Directory'' by Keith A. Johnson and Malcolm R. Sainty found in larger public libraries, Family History Society (FHS) libraries as well as many FamilySearch Centers. An increasing number of FHSs now have a presence on the Web, and a portal such as [http://www.cyndislist.com/ Cyndi’s List] can lead you to them: | ||
''Benefits of belonging to your local FHS or Genealogy Society'' | ''Benefits of belonging to your local FHS or Genealogy Society'' | ||
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<br> ____________________________________________________________________<br> | <br> ____________________________________________________________________<br> | ||
Information in this Wiki page is excerpted from the online courses {{Methodology, parts 1-6}} offered by [http://www.genealogicalstudies.com The National Institute for Genealogical | Information in this Wiki page is excerpted from the online courses {{Methodology, parts 1-6}} offered by [http://www.genealogicalstudies.com The National Institute for Genealogical Studies]. To learn more about these courses or other courses available from the Institute, see our website. We can be contacted at [mailto:wiki@genealogicalstudies.com wiki@genealogicalstudies.com] <br> | ||
We welcome updates and additions to this Wiki page. | We welcome updates and additions to this Wiki page. | ||
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