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There is a separate Iowa Wiki page for each type of record. These pages give more information about the records and how to find them. These pages are also listed in alphabetical order in the '''Iowa Topics''' area of the [[Iowa|main page for Iowa]]. | There is a separate Iowa Wiki page for each type of record. These pages give more information about the records and how to find them. These pages are also listed in alphabetical order in the '''Iowa Topics''' area of the [[Iowa|main page for Iowa]]. | ||
=== Records Available from the Family History Library === | ==== Records Available from the Family History Library ==== | ||
==== References to Using the FHL Catalog ==== | ===== References to Using the FHL 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. | 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. | ||
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For additional information on using the catalog, see [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog]]. | For additional information on using the catalog, see [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog]]. | ||
==== Source Citations ==== | ===== Source Citations ===== | ||
Some of the sources described in the Iowa Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers in parenthesis. These are preceded by '''''FHL''''', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library]]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the Family History Library, and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]]. FHL books do ''not'' circulate to Family History Centers. | Some of the sources described in the Iowa Wiki pages list the Family History Library’s book, microfilm, microfiche, and compact disc numbers in parenthesis. These are preceded by '''''FHL''''', the abbreviation for [[Family History Library]]. These numbers may be used to locate materials in the Family History Library, and to order microfilm and microfiche at [[Finding a Family History Center|Family History Centers]]. FHL books do ''not'' circulate to Family History Centers. | ||
=== Book Copies at Other Repositories === | ==== Book Copies at Other Repositories ==== | ||
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. | ||
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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 ==== | ||
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. | ||
=== Use Large Databases Early in Your Research === | === Use Large Databases Early in Your Research === | ||
An important starting strategy is to search large Internet databases for information about a selected ancestor. For example, search databases listed in [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research]]. | An important starting strategy is to search large Internet databases for information about a selected ancestor. For example, search databases listed in [[Major Databases for Beginning United States Research]]. | ||