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==== References to Using the FHL Catalog ==== | ==== References to Using the FHL Catalog ==== | ||
The [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]] is a listing of all the records available at the [[Family History Library]]. The catalog is available on the Internet, and at the Family History Library, and at each [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Center]]. Staff there can help you learn to use the catalog. | The [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]], or FHL Catalog, is a listing of all the records available at the [[Family History Library]]. The catalog is available on the Internet, and at the Family History Library, and at each [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Center]]. Staff there can help you learn to use the catalog. | ||
This set of Wiki pages gives instructions for finding information in the catalog. For example, on the page called “ Iowa Census,” you may find the following statement: | This set of Wiki pages gives instructions for finding information in the catalog. For example, on the page called “ Iowa Census,” you may find the following statement: | ||
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The WorldCat, or WorldCatalog, is a listing of all the records available at thousands of repositories primarily in the United States and Canada. By clicking a WorldCat link you will open the Internet to the WorldCat description of that particular book. Part of the WorldCat book description includes a list of libraries nearest your home zip code with a copy of that book in their collection. | The WorldCat, or WorldCatalog, is a listing of all the records available at thousands of repositories primarily in the United States and Canada. By clicking a WorldCat link you will open the Internet to the WorldCat description of that particular book. Part of the WorldCat book description includes a list of libraries nearest your home zip code with a copy of that book in their collection. | ||
The WorldCat catalog network was formerly known as OCLC. The [[Family History Library]] is ''not'' part of the WorldCat network. | The WorldCat catalog network was formerly known as OCLC. The [[Family History Library]] is ''not '' part of the WorldCat network. | ||
=== References to Other Wiki Pages or Internet Sites === | === References to Other Wiki Pages or Internet Sites === | ||
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This set of Iowa Wiki pages refers to many other pages or sites that may help you in your research. Their titles are in blue or purple. | This set of Iowa Wiki pages refers to many other pages or sites that may help you in your research. Their titles are in blue or purple. | ||
=== | === Search Large Internet Databases for an Ancestor === | ||
Another important strategy is to search large Internet databases for information about a specific ancestor. For a list of key examples of these databased see [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research]]. | |||
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[[Category:Iowa|Search Strategies]] | [[Category:Iowa|Search Strategies]] | ||