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:*Main Library Mon-Thu 7:30am - 2am; Fri 7:30am - 9pm; Sat 10am - 7pm; Sun 1pm - 2am<ref>[http://www.libs.uga.edu/access_services/hours.html Building Hours for Main and Science Libraries] in ''University of Georgia Libraries'' (accessed 17 January 2016).</ref>  
:*Main Library Mon-Thu 7:30am - 2am; Fri 7:30am - 9pm; Sat 10am - 7pm; Sun 1pm - 2am<ref>[http://www.libs.uga.edu/access_services/hours.html Building Hours for Main and Science Libraries] in ''University of Georgia Libraries'' (accessed 17 January 2016).</ref>  
:*Special Collections Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm; Sat 1pm - 5pm; Sun Closed<ref>[http://www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett/index.shtml Hargrett Rare Book {{amp}} Manuscripts Library] in ''University of Georgia Libraries'' (17 January 2016).</ref><br>  
:*Special Collections Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm; Sat 1pm - 5pm; Sun Closed<ref name="SpColl">[http://www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett/index.shtml Hargrett Rare Book {{amp}} Manuscripts Library] in ''University of Georgia Libraries'' (17 January 2016).</ref><br>  
:*[http://www.uga.edu/holiday_schedule/ UGA holidays] <br>
:*[http://www.uga.edu/holiday_schedule/ UGA holidays] <br>


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*[http://www.libs.uga.edu/ University of Georgia Libraries] search tools, services, libraries and collections, research help, about us, contact us, catalog, news and events.<br>  
*[http://www.libs.uga.edu/ University of Georgia Libraries] search tools, services, libraries and collections, research help, about us, contact us, catalog, news and events.<br>  
*[https://gil.uga.edu/ GIL Library catalog online] {{WC}}searchable by keyword, author, title, subject, series, ISBN, ISSN, or date. Also available in [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]].
*[https://gil.uga.edu/ GIL Library catalog online] {{WC}}searchable by keyword, author, title, subject, series, ISBN, ISSN, or date. Also available in [[WorldCat Online Catalog|WorldCat]].  
*[http://www.libs.uga.edu/scl/research/online.html Online Resources] University of Georgia Libraries, GILFind - UGA Libraries catalog, Digital Library of Georgia, New Georgia Encyclopedia, Civil Rights Digital Library, Brown Media Archives @ UGA - YouTube Channel, Hargrett Library Digital Collections, Russell Library Digital Collections.
*[http://www.libs.uga.edu/scl/research/online.html Online Resources] University of Georgia Libraries, GILFind - UGA Libraries catalog, Digital Library of Georgia, New Georgia Encyclopedia, Civil Rights Digital Library, Brown Media Archives @ UGA - YouTube Channel, Hargrett Library Digital Collections, Russell Library Digital Collections.


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The '''Main Library''', and the '''Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library''' (in the Russell Special Collections Building) contain genealogical materials.  
The '''Main Library''', and the '''Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library''' (in the Russell Special Collections Building) contain genealogical materials.  


The '''Hargrett Library''' is focused on Georgia history and culture, including rare books and Georgiana, historical manuscripts, photographs, maps, broadsides, the University of Georgia archives, performing arts, and natural history. Holdings date from the 15th century. Researchers are required to register to use Special Collections.<ref>[http://www.libs.uga.edu/hargrett/index.shtml </ref>
The '''Hargrett Library''' is focused on Georgia history and culture, including rare books and Georgiana, historical manuscripts, photographs, maps, broadsides, the University of Georgia archives, performing arts, and natural history. Holdings date from the 15th century. Researchers are required to register to use Special Collections.<ref name="SpColl" />  


=== Tips  ===
=== Tips  ===


*[http://www.libs.uga.edu/visitors/index.html Services for vistors].
*[http://www.libs.uga.edu/visitors/index.html Services for vistors].  
*[http://www.libs.uga.edu/scl/research/registration.html Research Registration] All researchers are required to register for an online Special Collections Research Account.
*[http://www.libs.uga.edu/scl/research/registration.html Research Registration] All researchers are required to register for an online Special Collections Research Account.


=== Guides  ===
=== Guides  ===


*[http://guides.libs.uga.edu/genealogy-guide Genealogy Guide] Main library reference, Special Collections, websites, other local libraries, suggestions for searching GIL for genealogy, obituaries, military records, newspapers, and census records.
*[http://guides.libs.uga.edu/genealogy-guide Genealogy Guide] Main library reference, Special Collections, websites, other local libraries, suggestions for searching GIL for genealogy, obituaries, military records, newspapers, and census records.  
*[http://uga.v1.libguides.com/uga_archives?hs=a Archival Research @ UGA Special Collections: A How-To Guide] what are archives?, how do I do archival research?, things to know before you go, what's so special about UGA's Special Collections?
*[http://uga.v1.libguides.com/uga_archives?hs=a Archival Research @ UGA Special Collections: A How-To Guide] what are archives?, how do I do archival research?, things to know before you go, what's so special about UGA's Special Collections?



Revision as of 13:24, 18 January 2016

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University of Georgia Main Library
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Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail:[1]  Ask a question form

Address:

Main Library[2]
320 S. Jackson Street
Athens, GA 30602-1641

Hargrett Special Collections[3]
300 S. Hull Street
Athens, GA 30602

Telephone:  Main Library 706-542-3251;[2]  Hargrett Special Collections 706-542-7123[3]
Fax:  Hargrett Special Collections 706-542-0672[3]

Hours and holidays:

  • Main Library Mon-Thu 7:30am - 2am; Fri 7:30am - 9pm; Sat 10am - 7pm; Sun 1pm - 2am[4]
  • Special Collections Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm; Sat 1pm - 5pm; Sun Closed[5]
  • UGA holidays

Directions, parking, maps, and public transportation:

Internet sites and databases:

searchable by keyword, author, title, subject, series, ISBN, ISSN, or date. Also available in WorldCat.

  • Online Resources University of Georgia Libraries, GILFind - UGA Libraries catalog, Digital Library of Georgia, New Georgia Encyclopedia, Civil Rights Digital Library, Brown Media Archives @ UGA - YouTube Channel, Hargrett Library Digital Collections, Russell Library Digital Collections.

Collection Description[edit | edit source]

They have the largest collection in the state of manuscripts about early Georgia settlers. Also, they hold county histories, county records, family records, biographies and newspapers.[6]

The Main Library, and the Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library (in the Russell Special Collections Building) contain genealogical materials.

The Hargrett Library is focused on Georgia history and culture, including rare books and Georgiana, historical manuscripts, photographs, maps, broadsides, the University of Georgia archives, performing arts, and natural history. Holdings date from the 15th century. Researchers are required to register to use Special Collections.[5]

Tips[edit | edit source]

Guides[edit | edit source]

  • Genealogy Guide Main library reference, Special Collections, websites, other local libraries, suggestions for searching GIL for genealogy, obituaries, military records, newspapers, and census records.
  • Archival Research @ UGA Special Collections: A How-To Guide what are archives?, how do I do archival research?, things to know before you go, what's so special about UGA's Special Collections?

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 University of Georgia Main 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
  • 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]

Sources[edit | edit source]

  1. Ask a Question in University of Georgia Libraries (17 January 2016).
  2. 2.0 2.1 Directions/Parking in University of Georgia Libraries (17 January 2016).
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscript Library Contact Information in University of Georgia Libraries (17 January 2016).
  4. Building Hours for Main and Science Libraries in University of Georgia Libraries (accessed 17 January 2016).
  5. 5.0 5.1 Hargrett Rare Book & Manuscripts Library in University of Georgia Libraries (17 January 2016).
  6. William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer. America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 33. WorldCat 39493985; FHL Ref Book 973 J54d.