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* [[Family History Library Internet Favorites|'''Family History Library Internet Favorites''']] are selected browser links (bookmarks) to identify good genealogical Internet sites. | * [[Family History Library Internet Favorites|'''Family History Library Internet Favorites''']] are selected browser links (bookmarks) to identify good genealogical Internet sites. | ||
=== '''Other Library Catalogs''' === | === '''Other Library Catalogs and Record Lists''' === | ||
Become familiar with your local library catalog. Ask the librarian or archivist about their records. | Become familiar with your local library catalog. Ask the librarian or archivist about their records. | ||
Many catalogs are available on the Internet. Many public and some academic libraries belong to the public and some academic libraries belong to the [http://www.worldcat.org/advancedsearch '''WorldCat''']. This catalog will show each library with a particular record, and how far that library is from your zip code. | Many catalogs are available on the Internet. Many public and some academic libraries belong to the public and some academic libraries belong to the [http://www.worldcat.org/advancedsearch '''WorldCat''']. This catalog will show each library with a particular record, and how far that library is from your zip code. | ||
Many other library catalogs have been published and are in the reference collections of major libraries, such as catalogs for genealogies at local histories at—<br> | Many other library catalogs have been published and are in the reference collections of major libraries, such as catalogs for genealogies at local histories at—<br> | ||
* Library of Congress<br> | *Library of Congress<br> | ||
* Daughters of the American Revolution<br> | *Daughters of the American Revolution<br> | ||
* New York Public Library<br> | *New York Public Library<br> | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rhelps.asp?Page=./research/type/Research_Outline.asp&ActiveTab=Type Research outlines] for specific countries may help you identify other catalogs for major libraries. Check the most recent versions of catalogs, as libraries are continually adding to their collections. | [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rhelps.asp?Page=./research/type/Research_Outline.asp&ActiveTab=Type Research outlines] for specific countries may help you identify other catalogs for major libraries. Check the most recent versions of catalogs, as libraries are continually adding to their collections. | ||
The Family History Library Catalog can be used to find descriptions of other libraries and their collections. Look in the Place Search, find the place and look for the topic '''''Archives and Libraries'''''. For example:<br> | The Family History Library Catalog can be used to find descriptions of other libraries and their collections. Look in the Place Search, find the place and look for the topic '''''Archives and Libraries'''''. For example:<br> | ||
* Ireland, Dublin, Dublin – Archives and Libraries<br> | *Ireland, Dublin, Dublin – Archives and Libraries<br> | ||
* Pennsylvania, Philadelphia – Archives and Libraries | *Pennsylvania, Philadelphia – Archives and Libraries | ||
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'''Handbooks and Instructional Materials''' | '''Handbooks and Instructional Materials''' | ||
Handbooks explain how to conduct research for a particular country or state. They usually describe records in or from that area. Several include lists of major records to consider when researching that area or topic. Most significant handbooks are mentioned in the appropriate [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rhelps.asp?Page=./research/type/Research_Outline.asp&ActiveTab=Type research outlines] published by the Family History Library. Articles in periodicals also often describe records you may want to search. | Handbooks explain how to conduct research for a particular country or state. They usually describe records in or from that area. Several include lists of major records to consider when researching that area or topic. Most significant handbooks are mentioned in the appropriate [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rhelps.asp?Page=./research/type/Research_Outline.asp&ActiveTab=Type research outlines] published by the Family History Library. Articles in periodicals also often describe records you may want to search. | ||
'''Bibliographies''' | '''Bibliographies''' | ||
These list books, articles, and sometimes original records about a subject. Many bibliographies are available that focus on sources for one or two record types within a locality such as Biography, History, or Military Records. An excellent example is— | These list books, articles, and sometimes original records about a subject. Many bibliographies are available that focus on sources for one or two record types within a locality such as Biography, History, or Military Records. An excellent example is— | ||
Filby, P. William. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=60681&disp=American+%26+British+genealogy+%26+heral%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''American & British genealogy & Heraldry: A Selected List of Books, 3rd ed'']. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1983. ''Supplement'', 1987. (FHL Ref Book 016.9291 F472a). This bibliography and supplement list over 12,800 titles of published genealogical sources (primarily from the United States). | Filby, P. William. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=60681&disp=American+%26+British+genealogy+%26+heral%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''American & British genealogy & Heraldry: A Selected List of Books, 3rd ed'']. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1983. ''Supplement'', 1987. (FHL Ref Book 016.9291 F472a). This bibliography and supplement list over 12,800 titles of published genealogical sources (primarily from the United States). <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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'''Book Catalogs''' | '''Book Catalogs''' | ||
Bookseller catalogs usually identify published books the vendor is selling. Out of print books are seldom listed, except in specialty catalogs. Many English-language books are listed in— | Bookseller catalogs usually identify published books the vendor is selling. Out of print books are seldom listed, except in specialty catalogs. Many English-language books are listed in— | ||
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Hoffman, Marian, ed. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=663989&disp=Genealogical+and+local+history+books+in+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Genealogical and Local History Books in Print: General Reference and World Resources, 5th ed'']. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1997. (FHL book 929.1016 H675g). Most of the sources you will use to select specific records to search can be found in genealogical libraries and repositories. You may also want to ask an experienced researcher or genealogical librarian for suggestions regarding possible records to search. | Hoffman, Marian, ed. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=663989&disp=Genealogical+and+local+history+books+in+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Genealogical and Local History Books in Print: General Reference and World Resources, 5th ed'']. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1997. (FHL book 929.1016 H675g). Most of the sources you will use to select specific records to search can be found in genealogical libraries and repositories. You may also want to ask an experienced researcher or genealogical librarian for suggestions regarding possible records to search. | ||
Most of the sources you will use to select specific records to search can be found in genealogical libraries and repositories. You may also want to ask an experienced researcher or genealogical librarian for suggestions regarding possible records to search. | Most of the sources you will use to select specific records to search can be found in genealogical libraries and repositories. You may also want to ask an experienced researcher or genealogical librarian for suggestions regarding possible records to search. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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'''Obtaining Record Lists''' | '''Obtaining Record Lists''' | ||
Major bibliographies, some publisher catalogs, and many instructional handbooks are also at most research libraries, and many public libraries. | Major bibliographies, some publisher catalogs, and many instructional handbooks are also at most research libraries, and many public libraries. | ||
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== '''Selection Criteria''' == | == '''Selection Criteria''' == | ||