Darien Library: Difference between revisions

Genealogy databases and websites, genealogy and local history collection, one-on-one assistance, genealogical and historical societies, FamilySearch, and DNA testing.
Darien Library catalog.
Genealogy and Local History databases.

Collection Description

Includes the Middlesex Genealogical Society's collection, and Darien's catalog lists the Darien Historical Society holdings. They also have major Internet databases, as well as Darien High School yearbooks, city directories, guides to genealogical research, and an extensive collection on the history of Darien & Noroton Heights. They offer one-on-one assistance, and serve as a FamilySearch Center where you can view limited-access FamilySearch databases.^[1]

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 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 FamilySearch Center has premium online services for free and offers research suggestions.
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

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 Genealogy in Darien Library (accessed 20 March 2017).

[Gen-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 Genealogy in Darien Library (accessed 20 March 2017).

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-''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[(Insert State here) Genealogy|(Insert State here)]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[(Insert County here) County, (Insert State here) Genealogy|(Insert County here)]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[(Insert State here) Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[{{PAGENAME}}]]'' <br>
+{{breadcrumb
+| link1=[[United States Genealogy|United States]]
+| link2=[[Connecticut, United States Genealogy|Connecticut]]
+| link3=[[Fairfield County, Connecticut|Fairfield County]]
+| link4=[[Connecticut Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]
+| link5=[[Darien Library|Darien Library]]
+}}
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-[[Image:Insert building images here.jpg|thumb|right]]
+[[File:Darien Library.jpg|thumb|right|600px|Darien Library view from the Post Road]]
 === Contact Information  ===
-'''E-mail:'''<ref name="S1">Source 1.</ref> &nbsp;[mailto:repository@whatever.net repository@whatever.net] <br>
+'''E-mail:'''<ref name="Gen">[https://www.darienlibrary.org/genealogy Genealogy] in ''Darien Library'' (accessed 20 March 2017).</ref>  [mailto:askus@darienlibrary.org askus@darienlibrary.org] <br>
-'''Address:'''</ref>
+'''Address:'''<ref name="Gen"/>
-:000 Santa's Workshop Lane<br>
+:1441 Post Road
-: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 name="Gen"/> 203-655-1234<br>
-'''Hours and holidays:'''</ref>&nbsp;Monday-Saturday 9:00 to 4:30 <br>
+'''Hours and holidays:'''<ref name="Gen"/> Monday - Thursday 9 am to 9 pm; Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm<br>
-'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:'''</ref>&nbsp;{''Optional''} <br>
+'''Directions, maps, and public transportation:'''</ref> {''Optional''} <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] databases and websites, genealogy and local history collection, one-on-one assistance, genealogical and historical societies, FamilySearch, and DNA testing.<br>
-*Repository catalog online. <br>
+*[https://www.darienlibrary.org/catalog Darien Library catalog]. <br>
-*Repository database. <br>
+*[https://www.darienlibrary.org/research/category/genealogy-and-local-history Genealogy and Local History databases]. <br>
-*other(s).<br>
 === 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>''}
+Includes the Middlesex Genealogical Society's collection, and Darien's catalog lists the Darien Historical Society holdings. They also have major Internet databases, as well as Darien High School yearbooks, city directories, guides to genealogical research, and an extensive collection on the history of Darien & Noroton Heights. They offer one-on-one assistance, and serve as a FamilySearch Center where you can view limited-access FamilySearch databases.<ref name="Gen"/>
 === Tips  ===
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 === Alternate Repositories  ===
-{''&nbsp;'''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.''}
+{'' '''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 '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', a similar source may be available at one of the following.
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 *Public Libraries
 *Museums and heritage societies
-*[[Closest Family History Center]] has [[Family History Center Portal|premium online services]] for free, offers research suggestions, and can order microfilms from the [[Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City.<ref>[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]] in ''Family History Research Wiki'' (accessed 29 February 2016).</ref>
+*[[Closest FamilySearch Center]] has [[FamilySearch Center Portal|premium online services]] for free and offers research suggestions.
 *Repositories in '''''surrounding counties:''''' [Chattam], [Durham], and [Franklin]
 *State Vital Records Office
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 |}
-{Optional: state Navbox goes here}
+{{Connecticut|Connecticut}}
-{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;}
+[[Category:Darien, Connecticut]][[Category:Connecticut FamilySearch Centers]][[Category:Connecticut Archives and Libraries]][[Category:United States Repositories]][[Category:Fairfield County, Connecticut]][[Category:Connecticut, United States]]
-[[Category:United States Repositories]]
-[[Category:Substitute a county in this spot]]
-[[Category:Substitute a state in this spot, United States]]
-[[Category:Substitute a state in this spot Archives and Libraries]]