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==Description of Collections== | ==Description of Collections== | ||
=== '''Overview''' === | ===='''Overview'''==== | ||
The Seattle Public Library’s Genealogy Collection is one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest. The library collects genealogical materials to enable Seattle area residents to research family histories without leaving Seattle. | The Seattle Public Library’s Genealogy Collection is one of the largest in the Pacific Northwest. The library collects genealogical materials to enable Seattle area residents to research family histories without leaving Seattle. | ||
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Electronic genealogical resources are selected to provide access to a broad range of unique materials, which may not otherwise be readily available to Seattle area researchers. | Electronic genealogical resources are selected to provide access to a broad range of unique materials, which may not otherwise be readily available to Seattle area researchers. | ||
=== '''Accessibility''' === | ===='''Accessibility'''==== | ||
The Genealogy Collection and services are developed for the free use of Seattle residents and others who come to use our resources. It is a non-circulating reference collection available for use in the Central Library; however, genealogy handbooks, guides, and resources relating to social and historical context are also available in the circulating collection. Genealogy Staff and Reference Services Staff are available to assist patrons with the use of these materials. | The Genealogy Collection and services are developed for the free use of Seattle residents and others who come to use our resources. It is a non-circulating reference collection available for use in the Central Library; however, genealogy handbooks, guides, and resources relating to social and historical context are also available in the circulating collection. Genealogy Staff and Reference Services Staff are available to assist patrons with the use of these materials. | ||
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*Seattle Genealogical Society Bulletin, 1952-2001; digitized in partnership with the [https://seagensoc.org/ Seattle Genealogical Society]. | *Seattle Genealogical Society Bulletin, 1952-2001; digitized in partnership with the [https://seagensoc.org/ Seattle Genealogical Society]. | ||
=== '''Collection Growth''' === | ===='''Collection Growth'''==== | ||
Materials including print, non-print, and electronic formats are acquired within the scope of this collection statement through purchases using operating funds and gift funds (from the Seattle Public Library Foundation and from individuals and local genealogy related organizations), and through material donations. | Materials including print, non-print, and electronic formats are acquired within the scope of this collection statement through purchases using operating funds and gift funds (from the Seattle Public Library Foundation and from individuals and local genealogy related organizations), and through material donations. | ||
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==Services== | ==Services== | ||
=== '''Reference Service''' === | ===='''Reference Service'''==== | ||
The Seattle Public Library has two experienced genealogy librarians to help library patrons both with their on-site and remote research. They are available to help with using the collection, instruction on the equipment at the library (microfilm readers and scanners/copiers), and with genealogy questions of all kinds. | The Seattle Public Library has two experienced genealogy librarians to help library patrons both with their on-site and remote research. They are available to help with using the collection, instruction on the equipment at the library (microfilm readers and scanners/copiers), and with genealogy questions of all kinds. | ||
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For genealogy assistance, please contact us by email through the library’s email web form: https://www.spl.org/using-the-library/ask-us | For genealogy assistance, please contact us by email through the library’s email web form: https://www.spl.org/using-the-library/ask-us | ||
=== '''Classes and tours''' === | ===='''Classes and tours'''==== | ||
We offer tours of the Central Library’s genealogy section, collection and services. Each tour offers an overview of the collection and ways to search the online catalog and other resources. Ready for a deep dive? You can take free classes on Genealogy: Getting Started which provides an overview and examples to guide you in beginning family history research, or Genealogy: Databases and the Internet, which teaches how to use our online resources. Search [https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dgenealogy%26-index our event calendar] for upcoming genealogy classes. | We offer tours of the Central Library’s genealogy section, collection and services. Each tour offers an overview of the collection and ways to search the online catalog and other resources. Ready for a deep dive? You can take free classes on Genealogy: Getting Started which provides an overview and examples to guide you in beginning family history research, or Genealogy: Databases and the Internet, which teaches how to use our online resources. Search [https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=search%3Dgenealogy%26-index our event calendar] for upcoming genealogy classes. | ||
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==Tips for Your Visit== | ==Tips for Your Visit== | ||
=== Your research === | ====Your research==== | ||
* Have some basic information about your family, including names, dates and places. You may even want to start a pedigree chart and bring that in. There are many free options online but we’re also happy to provide them for you. | *Have some basic information about your family, including names, dates and places. You may even want to start a pedigree chart and bring that in. There are many free options online but we’re also happy to provide them for you. | ||
* Make a research plan by deciding what specific information you would like to find during your visit. | *Make a research plan by deciding what specific information you would like to find during your visit. | ||
* Ahead of your visit, check the library catalog or ask us for assistance in locating materials you would like to use. | *Ahead of your visit, check the library catalog or ask us for assistance in locating materials you would like to use. | ||
* Bring a USB drive to save your (free) scans | *Bring a USB drive to save your (free) scans | ||
=== The space === | ====The space==== | ||
* The Genealogy Collection is on Level 9 of the library. | *The Genealogy Collection is on Level 9 of the library. | ||
* Equipment on Level 9: | *Equipment on Level 9: | ||
** 4 microfilm reader machines; print or save to USB drive (not internet access on these) | **4 microfilm reader machines; print or save to USB drive (not internet access on these) | ||
** 1 flatbed scanner | **1 flatbed scanner | ||
** 2 copier/scanners; copy for a small fee. You can also print from your own device on our Wi-Fi network. | **2 copier/scanners; copy for a small fee. You can also print from your own device on our Wi-Fi network. | ||
** 3 dedicated computer terminals with database and FamilySearch.org access | **3 dedicated computer terminals with database and FamilySearch.org access | ||
** 2 library catalog computers with database access | **2 library catalog computers with database access | ||
** 1 accessible internet terminal (time limit) | **1 accessible internet terminal (time limit) | ||
* There is free Wi-Fi in the building | *There is free Wi-Fi in the building | ||
* Restrooms: | *Restrooms: | ||
** We have single-occupant all-gender restrooms, multi-stall single-gender restrooms and multi-stall single-gender children’s restrooms. | **We have single-occupant all-gender restrooms, multi-stall single-gender restrooms and multi-stall single-gender children’s restrooms. | ||
** Restrooms are located on Levels 1, 3, and 4. | **Restrooms are located on Levels 1, 3, and 4. | ||
* Food and drink: | *Food and drink: | ||
** Consuming beverages from lidded containers is permitted throughout the Library. Lidded containers include covered coffee, water, soda and juice cups, glass and plastic beverage bottles and beverage cans. | **Consuming beverages from lidded containers is permitted throughout the Library. Lidded containers include covered coffee, water, soda and juice cups, glass and plastic beverage bottles and beverage cans. | ||
** Infants may be nursed or fed from bottles in any area of the Library. | **Infants may be nursed or fed from bottles in any area of the Library. | ||
** The Chocolati coffee cart on Level 3 offers a variety of coffee drinks, hot chocolate, baked goods, chocolates and sandwiches. | **The Chocolati coffee cart on Level 3 offers a variety of coffee drinks, hot chocolate, baked goods, chocolates and sandwiches. | ||
** There are tables designated for eating on Level 3 near the Fifth Ave. entrance. | **There are tables designated for eating on Level 3 near the Fifth Ave. entrance. | ||
* We do not have study rooms and meeting rooms are available for a fee. <nowiki>https://www.spl.org/using-the-library/reservations-and-requests/reserve-a-room/central-library-meeting-rooms</nowiki> | *We do not have study rooms and meeting rooms are available for a fee. <nowiki>https://www.spl.org/using-the-library/reservations-and-requests/reserve-a-room/central-library-meeting-rooms</nowiki> | ||
=== Getting here === | ====Getting here==== | ||
The Central Library occupies an entire city block with entrances on 4th Ave (Level 1) and 5th Ave (Level 3). [https://www.spl.org/hours-and-locations/central-library/central-library-highlights/central-library-parking Paid parking] is available in our underground parking garage. | The Central Library occupies an entire city block with entrances on 4th Ave (Level 1) and 5th Ave (Level 3). [https://www.spl.org/hours-and-locations/central-library/central-library-highlights/central-library-parking Paid parking] is available in our underground parking garage. | ||
=== Groups === | ====Groups==== | ||
We have many societies, clubs, and groups friends come to the library to spend time researching with the collection. You are very welcome to bring your group in to tour and use the collection. We are always happy to give a tour or orientation to your group. Please contact us ahead of time if you would like to schedule a tour. Please contact us by email through the library’s email web form: https://www.spl.org/using-the-library/ask-us. You can also reach us by phone during our desk hours (see above section) at 206-386-4636, ask for Genealogy. | We have many societies, clubs, and groups friends come to the library to spend time researching with the collection. You are very welcome to bring your group in to tour and use the collection. We are always happy to give a tour or orientation to your group. Please contact us ahead of time if you would like to schedule a tour. Please contact us by email through the library’s email web form: https://www.spl.org/using-the-library/ask-us. You can also reach us by phone during our desk hours (see above section) at 206-386-4636, ask for Genealogy. | ||