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Since PERSI is created at the Allen County Public Library, the Genealogy Center has a copy of every periodical issue covered by the index. Periodicals are bound into volumes and cataloged, usually acquiring a location-based call number, but occasionally one assigned to an ethnic group or other subject focus. This puts bound periodicals on the shelves beside other books on the same subject, making it easy to find many of them simply by browsing the shelves. For example, periodicals published by a particular county historical society will be on the shelf with other books about that county. The call number and location of books on any county can be readily determined by referring to the Genealogy Center’s stack guide. The call number for any periodical title can also be identified, even in advance of a research visit, by checking the library's [http://webcat.acpl.lib.in.us/uhtbin/cgisirsi/GhlqwPpTr5/MAIN/236680513/60/1180/X catalog online] at the [http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/index.html library’s website]. A few keywords from the periodical title entered into the box next to “magazines” on the advanced search screen will usually find what you want. Periodical issues that are not yet bound are filed in alphabetical order in cardboard boxes along the east wall of the Eastern Reading Room. If a periodical title cannot be located in the catalog, or if a specific issue cannot be found on the shelf, please contact a staff member for assistance. | Since PERSI is created at the Allen County Public Library, the Genealogy Center has a copy of every periodical issue covered by the index. Periodicals are bound into volumes and cataloged, usually acquiring a location-based call number, but occasionally one assigned to an ethnic group or other subject focus. This puts bound periodicals on the shelves beside other books on the same subject, making it easy to find many of them simply by browsing the shelves. For example, periodicals published by a particular county historical society will be on the shelf with other books about that county. The call number and location of books on any county can be readily determined by referring to the Genealogy Center’s stack guide. The call number for any periodical title can also be identified, even in advance of a research visit, by checking the library's [http://webcat.acpl.lib.in.us/uhtbin/cgisirsi/GhlqwPpTr5/MAIN/236680513/60/1180/X catalog online] at the [http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/index.html library’s website]. A few keywords from the periodical title entered into the box next to “magazines” on the advanced search screen will usually find what you want. Periodical issues that are not yet bound are filed in alphabetical order in cardboard boxes along the east wall of the Eastern Reading Room. If a periodical title cannot be located in the catalog, or if a specific issue cannot be found on the shelf, please contact a staff member for assistance. | ||
=== Using ACPL Article Copy Service === | ==== Using ACPL Article Copy Service ==== | ||
The ACPL Foundation offers an article copying service for those unable to visit or access the periodicals elsewhere. To use this service, print an [http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/ArticleFulfillment.pdf Article Request Form] available on the Genealogy Center's webpage. For each article requested, include Title of Article, Title of Journal, Volume (if cited), Number (if cited), Month (if cited) and Year. A pre-paid handling fee of $7.50 (check or money order to “ACPLF”) covers up to four articles and should be sent with each form. Multiple forms may be submitted, accompanied by the appropriate handling fee (e.g. for 10 articles: $7.50 X 3 = $22.50). An additional copying fee of 20 cents per page will be billed when the copies are sent. Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery. | The ACPL Foundation offers an article copying service for those unable to visit or access the periodicals elsewhere. To use this service, print an [http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/ArticleFulfillment.pdf Article Request Form] available on the Genealogy Center's webpage. For each article requested, include Title of Article, Title of Journal, Volume (if cited), Number (if cited), Month (if cited) and Year. A pre-paid handling fee of $7.50 (check or money order to “ACPLF”) covers up to four articles and should be sent with each form. Multiple forms may be submitted, accompanied by the appropriate handling fee (e.g. for 10 articles: $7.50 X 3 = $22.50). An additional copying fee of 20 cents per page will be billed when the copies are sent. Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery. | ||
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==== Through Other Sources ==== | ==== Through Other Sources ==== | ||
Before ordering copies of articles through the Genealogy Center at Allen County Library, check to see if the periodical is available on-line. Some organizations may provide copies of their publications in PDF format for a small fee, or free. Older publications may be available digitally through [http://books.google.com/ Google Books]. The ability to search full text can make the on-line versions even more valuable than printed copies. | Before ordering copies of articles through the Genealogy Center at Allen County Library, check to see if the periodical is available on-line. Some organizations may provide copies of their publications in PDF format for a small fee, or free. Older publications may be available digitally through [http://books.google.com/ Google Books]. The ability to search full text can make the on-line versions even more valuable than printed copies. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||