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=== Contact Information  ===
=== Contact Information  ===


'''E-mail:'''<ref name="S1">Source 1.</ref> &nbsp;[mailto:repository@whatever.net repository@whatever.net] <br>  
'''E-mail:'''<ref name="S1">Source 1.</ref> &nbsp;[mailto:askus@darienlibrary.org askus@darienlibrary.org] <br>  


'''Address:'''</ref>
'''Address:'''</ref>


:000 Santa's Workshop Lane<br>  
:1441 Post Road<br>  
:North Pole,&nbsp;AK 99999-9999 <br><br>
:Darien, CT 06820<br>


'''Telephone:'''</ref>&nbsp;800-000-0000, or 801-000-0000<br>'''Fax:''' &nbsp;802-000-0000<br>  
'''Telephone:'''</ref>203-655-1234<br>  


'''Hours and holidays:'''</ref>&nbsp;Monday-Saturday 9:00 to 4:30 <br>  
'''Hours and holidays:'''</ref>&nbsp;Monday-Saturday 9:00 to 4:30 <br>  
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'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  
'''Internet sites and databases:''' <br>  


*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}.''<br>  
*[https://www.darienlibrary.org/genealogy Genealogy] in Darien Library<br>  
*Repository catalog online. <br>  
*Repository catalog online. <br>  
*Repository database. <br>  
*Repository database. <br>  
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=== Collection Description  ===
=== Collection Description  ===


{''Please briefly '''describe the strengths and weaknesses''' of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections).<ref>Source 2.</ref> 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.<ref>Source 3.</ref>''}  
Databases, collections, one-on-one assistance, and you can request a FamilySearch microfilm.<ref>Source 2.</ref> 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.<ref>Source 3.</ref>''}  


=== Tips  ===
=== Tips  ===
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{IF this repository appears in the OCLC WorldCat's [http://www.worldcat.org/libraries Find a library near you] search results list with an OCLC WorldCat symbol next to its name, THEN in the '''Internet sites and databases''' section at the end of the ''Repository catalog online&nbsp;'' entry add the following phrase: '''<nowiki>{{WC}}Also available in [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]].</nowiki>'''&nbsp;&nbsp;}
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Revision as of 16:52, 19 March 2017

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Darien Library
Darien Library view from the Post Road

Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail:[1]  askus@darienlibrary.org

Address:</ref>

1441 Post Road
Darien, CT 06820

Telephone:</ref>203-655-1234

Hours and holidays:</ref> Monday-Saturday 9:00 to 4:30

Directions, maps, and public transportation:</ref> {Optional}

Internet sites and databases:

  • Genealogy in Darien Library
  • Repository catalog online.
  • Repository database.
  • other(s).

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

Databases, collections, one-on-one assistance, and you can request a FamilySearch microfilm.[2] 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.[3]}

Tips[edit | edit source]

{Optional}

Guides[edit | edit source]

{Optional: Internet or guide books describing this collection for genealogists. }

Alternate Repositories[edit | edit source]

{ 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 Darien Library, 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}

  • such as: NARA I
  • NARA II
  • National Archives at _____
  • State Archives
  • State Library

Similar Collections



  • National Personnel Records Center
  • LC
  • FHL

Neighboring Collections


  • County Vital Records Office
  • City Vital Records Office
  • County Archives
  • County Orphan's Court
  • County Probate Court
  • County Recorder
  • County Coroner
  • U.S. District Court
  • County and local historical societies
  • County and local genealogical societies
  • Public Libraries
  • Museums and heritage societies
  • Closest Family History Center has premium online services for free, offers research suggestions, and can order microfilms from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.[4]
  • Repositories in surrounding counties: [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]
  • State Vital Records Office
  • State Historical Society
  • State Genealogical Society
  • University Libraries
  • Church archives
  • Repositories in surrounding states (or provinces): [SC], [TN], and [VA]
Wikipedia has more about this subject: Such-and-Such Repository
{OPTIONAL: Delete this IF no similar Wikipedia article exists!}

Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. Source 1.
  2. Source 2.
  3. Source 3.
  4. Introduction to LDS Family History Centers in Family History Research Wiki (accessed 29 February 2016).