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==Online Records and Websites==
==Search PERSI Online==
 
===Search Index===
*[https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ PERSI] at Allen County Public Library - Genealogy Center - Index is free; copies of articles in periodicals $
*[https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ PERSI] at Allen County Public Library - Genealogy Center - Index is free; copies of articles in periodicals $
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN7gUzHdZ4o Video on how to use PERSI] - by Allen County Public Library
*[https://news.legacyfamilytree.com/legacy_news/2022/02/you-can-go-back-home-again-persi-at-acpl.html Periodical Source Index (PERSI) Available for Free at ACPL] - blog article on Legacy News Family Tree


==Overview==
==Obtain Copy of Article==
===Order a Copy of the Article===
*Send an email to: [mailto:genealogy@acpl.info genealogy@acpl.info]
*Include:
:*Article title
:*Periodical title
:*Year published
:*Publisher
*''Note:'' Send a screen shot of the results list, indicating which articles you wish to have copied.


The Periodical Source Index, or PERSI, is the largest subject index to genealogy and local history periodical articles in the world, created by the staff of the [[Allen County Public Library|Allen County Public Library]] Foundation and the ACPL’s [[Allen County Public Library|Genealogy Center]]. PERSI indexes articles in periodical titles (including defunct titles) published by thousands of local, state, national and international societies and organizations. It is arranged by surname or location and also by basic subject headings.
===Obtain a Copy of Article While at Allen County Public Library===
Use the instructions below, [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)#In Person at Allen County Public Library|In Person at Allen County Public Library]].


==Contents==
==How to Use PERSI==
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN7gUzHdZ4o Video on how to use PERSI] - by Allen County Public Library
Understanding a few things about the contents of PERSI will help produce maximum success with minimum effort.
*[https://news.legacyfamilytree.com/legacy_news/2022/02/you-can-go-back-home-again-persi-at-acpl.html Periodical Source Index (PERSI) Available for Free at ACPL] - blog article on Legacy News Family Tree
 
*PERSI is a subject index to articles, '''''not an every name or every word index'''''. Entries are by: <br>- Location and record type; <br>- Surname as subject; or <br>- How-to topic.
*Findmypast is adding digital copies of periodicals PERSI indexes (must have a subscription or user pay-per-view credits)
*PERSI does not cover surname periodicals and does not normally include queries, charts, fiction, cartoons, or poetry.
 
*The article title listed in the citation may not be the actual title as it appears in the periodical. Article titles are not always descriptive, so encoders sometimes alter them to include the actual subject or time period.
*PERSI has evolved over the years. Originally limited to 50 characters, article title entries can now be 150 characters, allowing for a fuller description that can assist the researcher in identifying useful sources.
*Abbreviations are used often, but not always. States are abbreviated by their postal codes; religious dominations may be abbreviated by standard three, four or five letter designations; and organizations such as the Grand Army of the Republic are identified by their initials.
*Terminology and spelling can change with location. For example, a “railroad” in the United States may be a “railway” in Canada. Similarly, a large group of working people in England may be identified as “labour,” instead of the American “labor.”
*An article title in French, Spanish, German, Dutch, etc., indicates an article in that language.
*More than 60 people have been employed by the project over the years. Although guidelines have improved in this time, the encoding process remains a very subjective one. Encoders and editors strive to make citations as user-friendly as possible, but researchers must also exercise creativity in their searches.
 
==Searching PERSI at Findmypast.com ==
 
*PERSI is one of the featured databases at [http://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/periodical-source-index Findmypast.com].
*To access PERSI in any Allen County Public Library facility, click on “Genealogy” on the main webpage &lt;www.ACPL.Info&gt; then click on “Findmypast.com” and select “Search PERSI.”&nbsp;
*[[Introduction to Family History Centers|FHL family history centers]] offer free access to Findmypast.com. [https://www.familysearch.org/help/ To locate your local family history center.]
 
===Online Guides to Searching PERSI on Findmypast.com===
 
*[https://blog.findmypast.com/su-1561616814.html 5 things you'll find in genealogy periodicals]
*[https://blog.findmypast.com/ho-1771212661.html Tips and Tricks for searching PERSI like a pro]
 
===Searching People===
 
To search for articles on People, enter the Surname in the "Who" box. There are more than 126,000 surnames included in the PERSI database.  '''NOTE:''' If you wish to change the surname searched for click the "clear search" button. Just typing in a new surname to search does not clear the search. It does under the "Place", but not in the "Surname" box.


Additional words such as a first name, spouse’s last name, or location, may be added to narrow the search, but please remember that PERSI is not an every name index. Every person mentioned in an article does not appear in the title, so searches combining a surname with a locality keyword may yield better results. Soundex searching is not possible. A specific “Periodical” title in which to search can also be indicated.
==Searching PERSI While at Allen County Public Library Website ==
*[https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ PERSI database]
*To access PERSI in any Allen County Public Library facility, click on “Genealogy” on the main [https://acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy webpage], click on the image: [https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ Periodical Source Index, PERSI.]


===Searching Places===
===Searching PERSI===
The following '''search''' options are available:
*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persisurname.php Surname]:'''
*'''Locations:
:*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persilocation.php United States]'''; by state and county
:*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persilocation_can.php Canada]'''; by province or town
:*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persilocation_bi.php British Isles]'''; by county, county, or town
:*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persilocation_oc.php Other Countries]'''; list of other countries covered
*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persihowto.php Research Technique Articles]'''; search by 23 record types
*'''[https://www.genealogycenter.info/search_persiarttitle.php Article Title Keyword Search]


To search for articles on Places, use the field "Where." Places can be searched:
*In the “United States,” by state, or state and county;
*In “Canada” as a whole, or by province; or
*In “Other Countries,” by the name of the country, continent or “World” as a whole.
After selecting the place, a search can be done immediately using the default record type “All,” or the results can be limited by selecting a filter on the left-hand-side of the page under "Narrow your search results". PERSI subjects are listed below with what they include. Each subject will also include indexes to related material.


====List of Record Types in Research Technique====
*'''Biography:''' more than three main people
*'''Biography:''' more than three main people
*'''Cemeteries:''' listings, history, lot owners, plot maps, photos
*'''Cemeteries:''' listings, history, lot owners, plot maps, photos
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*'''Tax Records:''' personal, property, income
*'''Tax Records:''' personal, property, income
*'''Vital Records:''' births, marriages, deaths, coroner inquests, funeral homes
*'''Vital Records:''' births, marriages, deaths, coroner inquests, funeral homes
*'''Voter Records:''' lists, elections, election procedures
*'''Voting Records:''' lists, elections, election procedures
*'''Wills:''' indexes, abstracts, transcriptions (can include slaves)
*'''Wills:''' indexes, abstracts, transcriptions (can include slaves)


===Searching Periodical Titles===
==Overview==


Search periodicals by title using the "What Else" field. The PERSI Bibliography lists the various publications referenced in the other three main PERSI sections. The section also lists the organizations responsible for publication, to enable researchers to obtain copies.  
The Periodical Source Index, or PERSI, is the largest subject index to genealogy and local history periodical articles in the world, created by the staff of the [[Allen County Public Library|Allen County Public Library]] Foundation and the ACPL’s [[Allen County Public Library|Genealogy Center]]. PERSI indexes articles in periodical titles (including defunct titles) published by thousands of local, state, national and international societies and organizations. It is arranged by surname or location and also by basic subject headings.


As a note, most methodology articles are encoded "Other" because the study of genealogy goes well beyond the 23 record types in PERSI, other areas are: Documenting your genealogy, Writing your family history, Photography, Heraldy, Preservation, Computers, etc.
==Contents==


PERSI citations often include the name of a locale – such as a town, township, or region – or another keyword or phrase – such as preservation, Native American, or Revolution – as part of the article title. Using “Keywords” like these as part of a place search can help focus the results. A bit of experimentation, practice and creativity will help. Once the place has been selected, and any keywords added, click the Search button.
Understanding a few things about the contents of PERSI will help produce maximum success with minimum effort.  


===Searching "How-to's"===
*PERSI is a subject index to articles, '''''not an every name or every word index'''''. Entries are by: <br>- Location and record type; <br>- Surname as subject; or <br>- How-to topic.
 
*PERSI does not cover surname periodicals and does not normally include queries, charts, fiction, cartoons, or poetry.
The "How-to" article field searches thousands of citations about research methods, ranging from long, detailed articles to short tips or hints. To search the "How-to" articles, type in what you are searching for in the "What Else" field (ex. Ohio Research), search, and then at the very under the "Narrow your search" on the left, at the very bottom, is a place to uncheck or check "no" or "yes" for searching "How to".  
 
The Periodicals search option provides access to detailed information about a specific periodical title, including publisher and address, subject focus of the periodical, the international standard serial number (ISSN), previous titles, frequency of publication, ACPL holdings, other known repositories of the title, and PERSI code. Used by project staff, PERSI codes often begin with the two letter postal abbreviation for the state of publication, thereby indicating the geographical focus of many titles. PERSI codes can also help in determining whether project staff members have established previous, current and subsequent titles of the same periodical. An ACPL call number may be provided on the “Periodical Details” page, but the call number field is often blank or says “Open,” even though almost all titles now have call numbers in the ACPL catalog. Finally, each periodical’s individual “Details” page also provides browsing access to a list of articles appearing in every issue, even through title changes. Simply click on the volume, number or date of the issue of interest.  


*The article title listed in the citation may not be the actual title as it appears in the periodical. Article titles are not always descriptive, so encoders sometimes alter them to include the actual subject or time period.
*PERSI has evolved over the years. Originally limited to 50 characters, article title entries can now be 150 characters, allowing for a fuller description that can assist the researcher in identifying useful sources.
*Abbreviations are used often, but not always. States are abbreviated by their postal codes; religious dominations may be abbreviated by standard three, four or five letter designations; and organizations such as the Grand Army of the Republic are identified by their initials.
*Terminology and spelling can change with location. For example, a “railroad” in the United States may be a “railway” in Canada. Similarly, a large group of working people in England may be identified as “labour,” instead of the American “labor.”
*An article title in French, Spanish, German, Dutch, etc., indicates an article in that language.
*More than 60 people have been employed by the project over the years. Although guidelines have improved in this time, the encoding process remains a very subjective one. Encoders and editors strive to make citations as user-friendly as possible, but researchers must also exercise creativity in their searches.
===What PERSI does not index===
===What PERSI does not index===
 
*Every name in every article
#Every name in every article
*Queries, ancestor charts, family group sheets
#Queries, ancestor charts, family group sheets
*Society officers, membership lists, meeting notices
#Society officers, membership lists, meeting notices
*Book and computer software reviews
#Book and computer software reviews
*Surname journals and newsletters
#Surname journals and newsletters
*Page numbers
#Page numbers


==Finding the Article==
==Finding the Article==
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===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 [https://acpl-cms.wise.oclc.org/images/Documents/Gendocs/Forms/articlerequest.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 six 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 6-8 weeks for delivery.
The ACPL Foundation offers an article copying service for a fee those unable to visit or access the periodicals elsewhere.  
 
===Family History Library===
Articles may be found at the Family History Library. With the name of the periodical, check the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see if there is a copy in their collection. The Family History Library has collected many periodicals, with some available in digital format and accessible online. United States periodicals may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog with a Place and Subject search, as found here: [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=356&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Alabama%22%20%2Bsubject%3APeriodical Alabama-Periodicals]. They can also be found by using:


*'''Place''' Search of the country, state/province, and county
===Articles at the FamilySearch Library===
*'''Title''' Search of the periodical
Articles may be found at the FamilySearch Library. With the name of the periodical, check the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] to see if there is a copy in their collection. The FamilySearch Library has collected many periodicals, with some available in digital format and accessible online. United States periodicals may be found in the FamilySearch Catalog with a title and keyword search'
*'''Keyword''' Search for the publishing society name.<br>
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Title]:''' Search of the title of the periodical
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Keyword]:''' Search for the publishing society name.<br>


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