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The hours, holidays, catalog, collection, services, key resources, and how to prepare to visit the library are described in [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Library Services and Resources]. | The hours, holidays, catalog, collection, services, key resources, and how to prepare to visit the library are described in [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/FHL/frameset_library.asp Library Services and Resources]. | ||
== '''Historical and Genealogical Societies''' == | == '''Historical and Genealogical Societies''' == | ||
Many Germans-from-Russia started historical and genealogical societies. Some societies maintain libraries or archives that collect genealogical records. Many also publish valuable newsletters. For more information, including addresses of some societies see the “Societies” section of this outline. | |||
== '''Computer Networks and Bulletin Boards''' == | |||
Computers with modems are important tools for obtaining information from selected archives and libraries. In a way, computer networks themselves serve as a library. The Internet, certain computer bulletin boards, news groups, and commercial on-line services help family history researchers: | |||
*'''''Locate other researchers''''' interested in the same ancestors. Investigate the membership directories of genealogical groups to see who is researching your ancestors. | |||
*'''''Post queries.''''' Ask about a particular ancestor or how to do research in an area. Other researchers may reply with exactly the help you need. | |||
*'''''Send and receive e-mail''''' asking a specific individual or organization for information. | |||
*'''''Search large databases''''' for information about specific individuals. Some computer archives contain compiled genealogies. Others are transcripts of original records. | |||
*'''''Search computer libraries''''' for information about how to do research and genealogical book reviews. | |||
*'''''Join in computer chat and lecture sessions''''' for ideas, inspiration, and tips to help your research. | |||
Researching by computer can be very rewarding, but it also has its limitations. You will need access to a computer with a modem to use these files. An increasing number of public libraries provide network services for their visitors to use. Family History Centers do not usually have access to computer on-line services or networks. It takes time and practice to get acquainted with the various systems. However, local genealogical societies often have computer interest groups or members who are familiar with computer genealogical research. Sometimes there is a fee for accessing computer records. You often need to know where an ancestor lived to find further information about him. Information obtained by computer may contain inaccuracies and should be verified in original records where possible. Only a limited supply of records are available by computer. Other kinds of records must also be used to complete your research. | |||
'''''On-line services''''' are provided by subscription. Commercial companies have designed subscription services to attract computer users to hundreds of areas of interest. Besides news and weather, you can also explore libraries and services specifically for genealogists. Look for membership directories, message boards, chat rooms, and libraries of research instruction and genealogies. | |||
'''''Networks''''' allow your home computer to access information in the computer of someone else. Several noncommercial computer networks are available to help genealogists. For example, the Internet has many useful sites. Such sites come from libraries, archives, or individuals interested in sharing their records or findings. The sites include information about people and records from almost every historical time period and place. | |||
'''''News groups and bulletin board sections''''' (BBS) on computer allow you to post messages, read replies, and reply to other researchers' messages. Both commercial on-line services and noncommercial networks offer this service. | |||
The list of computer sources is growing rapidly. Most of the information is available at little or no cost. The following sites are important gateways linking you to many more network and bulletin board sites. Addresses for network sites are subject to frequent changes. For a list of Internet sites for general United States research see the [[United_States_Archives_and_Libraries|United States Archives and Libraries]] Wiki article. Germans from Russia family historians have been especially active in sharing information by computer network. To get started with computer network research contact: | |||
*FamilySearch Internet http://www.FamilySearch.com Access the Family History Library Catalog™, Ancestral File™, International Genealogical Index®, SourceGuide™, lists of Family History Centers, family history related web sites, and lists of researchers interested in similar genealogical topics. Learn about and order Family History Library publications. | |||
*Cyndi Howell's List - Germans from Russia http://www.CyndisList.com/germruss.htm More links to other genealogical sites than anywhere else. Includes other Internet sites, mailing lists, people and families, news groups, publications, transcriptions of records, societies, villages and colonies. | |||
*Federation of East European Family History Societies http://feefhs.org/ Resource guide to archive and library addresses, research library, maps on computer, articles, newsletters, surname listings, and links to Internet publications. | |||
*American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) http://www.ahsgr.org Includes genealogies (surname charts) alphabetical by surname and village, membership information, how to order books, videos, census lists, and maps, favorite German-Russian Internet sites, e-mail lists of Germans from Russia researchers, discussion groups, and a list of village home pages. Emphasis on Volga Germans. | |||
*Odessa German Russian Digital Online Library http://pixel.cs.vt.edu/library/odessa.html A list of AHSGR and Germans from Russia Heritage Society (GRHS) documents including conference lectures, publication indexes, researching German-Russian families in the Berlin Documents Center films, and a list of Germans from Russia genealogical societies. | |||
*Master E-mail Listing for Germans from Russia http://pixel.cs.vt.edu/library/boxes/stahl/masterlist.html Names and e-mail addresses of family historians. | |||
*Germans in Russia and Other CIS States http://www.genealogy.com/gene/reg/ESE/russia.html Archives, libraries, societies, record transcripts, gazetteers, and bibliography. | |||
*Germans from Russia Heritage Collection (GRHC) http://www.lib.ndsu.nodak.edu/gerrus Summary of activities, mission statement, computer discussion groups, links to family and village information, e-mail (listserv) groups, and discription of the GRHC at North Dakota State University Libraries, Fargo. | |||
For an explanation of key computer services which will help you discover information about ancestors, genealogical records, and research guidance see: | |||
Archer, George. NetGuide: Genealogist's Guide to the Internet, at National Genealogical Society Internet site [computer network]. McLean, Va.: Archer, 1995. Available from http://genealogy.org/∼ngs/netguide/welcome.html; INTERNET. Long list of Internet resources such as genealogical network tools, search engines, news groups, and surname sites. | |||
Crowe, Elizabeth Powell. Genealogy Online: Researching Your Roots. 2nd ed. New York: Windcrest/McGraw-Hill, 1996. (1st ed. FHL book 929.10285 C886g; computer number 19237.) Explains the role of networks and on-line services for readers new to computer services. | |||
Eastman, Richard. Your Roots: Total Genealogy Planning on Your Computer. Emeryville, Calif.: Ziff-Davis, 1995. (FHL book 929.10285 Ea79y; computer number 771150.) Beginner's genealogy manual with excellent chapter about on-line sources and assistance. | |||
Helm, Matthew L., and April Leigh Helm. Genealogy Online for Dummies. Foster City, Calif.: IDG Books Worldwide, 1998. (not at FHL). Beginners explanation of how to use online family history sites and products, overcome dead ends, and how to publish your family tree electronically. | |||
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