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*Do your "homework" before visiting the Genealogy Center. Gather basic information about your family - names, dates and places - from home sources and by interviewing relatives. | *Do your "homework" before visiting the Genealogy Center. Gather basic information about your family - names, dates and places - from home sources and by interviewing relatives. | ||
*Make a research plan by deciding what specific information you would like to find during your visit. | *Make a research plan by deciding what specific information you would like to find during your visit. | ||
*Prepare for a genealogical trip to the ACPL by using | *Prepare for a genealogical trip to the ACPL by using [http://acpl.aquabrowser.com/?skin=genealogy The Genealogy Center catalog] online in advance of your visit. | ||
*Also consult the [http://www.genealogycenter.info/search_microtext.php microtext catalog] before you go. The Genealogy Center has an extensive microfilm and microfiche collection, some of which is not included in the main ACPL catalog. | *Also consult the [http://www.genealogycenter.info/search_microtext.php microtext catalog] before you go. The Genealogy Center has an extensive microfilm and microfiche collection, some of which is not included in the main ACPL catalog. | ||
*It also helps to prepare by using the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]] at [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi HeritageQuestOnline] available at many U.S. public libraries. The Genealogy Center creates PERSI and therefore has all of the periodical titles referenced in it. Some periodical call numbers are available in PERSI; others may be obtained by searching the library's catalog using the title of the journal. | *It also helps to prepare by using the [[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)]] at [http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/persi HeritageQuestOnline] available at many U.S. public libraries. The Genealogy Center creates PERSI and therefore has all of the periodical titles referenced in it. Some periodical call numbers are available in PERSI; others may be obtained by searching the library's catalog using the title of the journal. | ||
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'''''Bringing a Group?''''' | '''''Bringing a Group?''''' | ||
If your group is planning a visit to the Genealogy Center, please call 260-421-1225 and let the staff know the date(s) of your visit, what time you plan to arrive and depart, the approximate number in your group, and to provide the name and telephone number of a contact person for your organization. This allows the Center to ensure that an adequate number of staff will be available to answer questions your group may have. During this initial telephone contact, you may wish to schedule a tour of the Center for your group as well, or ask that a packet of informational material be sent in advance of your visit. If the dates for your group's visit are flexible, you might ask when you call whether other groups have chosen the same dates and then modify your plans accordingly if you prefer a less-busy time. Having a contact name and telephone number allows the Center to contact your group in the case of a weather-related or other unscheduled closing of the library. | If your group is planning a visit to the Genealogy Center, please call 260-421-1225 and let the staff know the date(s) of your visit, what time you plan to arrive and depart, the approximate number in your group, and to provide the name and telephone number of a contact person for your organization. This allows the Center to ensure that an adequate number of staff will be available to answer questions your group may have. During this initial telephone contact, you may wish to schedule a tour of the Center for your group as well, or ask that a packet of informational material be sent in advance of your visit. If the dates for your group's visit are flexible, you might ask when you call whether other groups have chosen the same dates and then modify your plans accordingly if you prefer a less-busy time. Having a contact name and telephone number allows the Center to contact your group in the case of a weather-related or other unscheduled closing of the library. | ||
=== Guides === | === Guides === | ||