State Library of Ohio

State Library of Ohio Insert building images here.jpg Contact Information E-mail:   For inquiries about research questions or on the resources available in the Archives/Library: reference@ohiohistory.org Address: 274 East First Avenue Columbus, OH 43201 Telephone: General Information: 614-644-7061 Circulation Services: 614-644-6950 Research Services: 614-644-7051 Fax: Research Services: 614-644-7004 Hours and holidays: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Closed for State Holidays: New Year's day, Martin Luther King day, President's day, Memorial day, Independence day, Labor day, Columbus day, Veterans' day, Thanksgiving day, and Christmas day. Directions, maps, and public transportation: Location. The State Library of Ohio is located in the historic Jeffrey Manufacturing Building within Italian Village, and just north of downtown Columbus. The library has easy access no-cost parking, and is in close proximity to downtown Columbus and the Short North Arts District. Directions by car. Map Central Ohio Transit Authority - City Bus Trip Planner Columbus Visitors Guide Local Restaurants Internet sites and databases: The State Library of Ohio has links to digital collections for genealogists. Their home page has a link titled sources for genealogists which will give you these links. Repository Internet site {create a link for each bullet, and then give a line or two listing content so the reader will know if it is worthwhile to click on that link}. Repository catalog online. Repository database. other(s). Collection Description {Please briefly describe the strengths and weaknesses of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections). For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps.} Tips {Optional} Guides {Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. } Alternate Repositories { List (link to a Wiki article for) at least one or more other repositories that collect overlapping records, or similar family history material including central repositories, affiliated or branch repositories, higher level jurisdiction repositories, parent or daughter jurisdiction repositories. Also list neighboring repositories with similar records. Please briefly explain how each substitute repository is related.} If you cannot visit or find a source at the State Library of Ohio, a similar source may be available at one of the following. Overlapping Collections Alternate Repository {create link for each, and give line or two describing collection} Similar Collections Neighboring Collections Sources