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Major research libraries with significant genealogical collections are found in every country. They include national libraries, such as the United States Library of Congress, or the British Library, private libraries such as the Society of Genealogists Library in London, and major public libraries such as the New York Public Library. | Major research libraries with significant genealogical collections are found in every country. They include national libraries, such as the United States Library of Congress, or the British Library, private libraries such as the Society of Genealogists Library in London, and major public libraries such as the New York Public Library. | ||
Major libraries are identified in | Major libraries are identified in Wiki articles for most nations, each province in Canada, and each state of the United States. Most major cities have good private or public libraries. Libraries in the United States and Canada with genealogical collections are described in— | ||
Filby, P. William. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=578166&disp=Directory+of+American+libraries+with+gen%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Directory of American Libraries with Genealogy or Local History Collections'']. Wilmington, Del.: Scholarly Resources, 1988. (FHL book 973 A3fi) | Filby, P. William. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=578166&disp=Directory+of+American+libraries+with+gen%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Directory of American Libraries with Genealogy or Local History Collections'']. Wilmington, Del.: Scholarly Resources, 1988. (FHL book 973 A3fi) | ||
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== Local Libraries == | == Local Libraries == | ||
Public and college libraries have many published and some microform records. They usually have a good family history collection for the town or county they serve. Most have a reference collection and can help you locate other records of interest. Small local libraries can offer invaluable information to the researcher. They often have copies of local newspapers which contain obituary information with much detail. Many of these newspapers have been microfilmed, and the only place to find them is at the local library. | Public and college libraries have many published and some microform records. They usually have a good family history collection for the town or county they serve. Most have a reference collection and can help you locate other records of interest. Small local libraries can offer invaluable information to the researcher. They often have copies of local newspapers which contain obituary information with much detail. Many of these newspapers have been microfilmed, and the only place to find them is at the local library. | ||
Directories of public libraries are available for most major countries, for example see [http://lists.webjunction.org/libweb/ Libweb]. | Directories of public libraries are available for most major countries, for example see [http://lists.webjunction.org/libweb/ Libweb]. | ||
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=== Courthouses and Government Offices === | === Courthouses and Government Offices === | ||
Many public or government documents are at state, county, city, or town courthouses or offices. The Family History Library has many records on microfilm, but many others are available only at these offices. Addresses are in | Many public or government documents are at state, county, city, or town courthouses or offices. The Family History Library has many records on microfilm, but many others are available only at these offices. Addresses are in Wiki articles and instructional handbooks. | ||
== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
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Many societies maintain small collections of records. Their collections may include membership information, local history, and query files that identify the interests of researchers. Many historical societies are open to the public. Others, sponsored by a genealogical society or a fraternal or ethnic group, may be restricted to members. Most are usually quite helpful to all researchers. Some surname organizations have extensive collections the names in which they are interested. | Many societies maintain small collections of records. Their collections may include membership information, local history, and query files that identify the interests of researchers. Many historical societies are open to the public. Others, sponsored by a genealogical society or a fraternal or ethnic group, may be restricted to members. Most are usually quite helpful to all researchers. Some surname organizations have extensive collections the names in which they are interested. | ||
Wiki articles identify major societies. For an Internet list of local United States genealogical societies see [http://www.obitlinkspage.com/hs/index.html Historical and Genealogical Societies of the United States]. Addresses and descriptions of professional societies, trade associations, labor unions, military, fraternal, nationality, cultural and religious organizations, veterans and lineage societies, fan clubs, and other groups of all types throughout the world are given in— | |||
[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=125733&disp=Encyclopedia+of+associations%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Encyclopedia of Associations''], published in three series: ''National Organizations of the U.S.'' (22,200), ''International Organizations'' (22,300), and ''Regional, States and Local Organizations'' (115,000). Detroit: Gale Research, annual (FHL book 973 E4gr). Also available on the Internet as part of [http://w3.nexis.com/sources/ LexisNexis]. | [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=125733&disp=Encyclopedia+of+associations%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Encyclopedia of Associations''], published in three series: ''National Organizations of the U.S.'' (22,200), ''International Organizations'' (22,300), and ''Regional, States and Local Organizations'' (115,000). Detroit: Gale Research, annual (FHL book 973 E4gr). Also available on the Internet as part of [http://w3.nexis.com/sources/ LexisNexis]. | ||
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*[[http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php| Board for the Certification of Genealogists®]] | *[[http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php| Board for the Certification of Genealogists®]] | ||
Similar lists are available from organizations in other countries. See | Similar lists are available from organizations in other countries. See Wiki articles or handbooks for specific addresses. Local libraries and societies may also provide the names of individuals in the area who will search records for you. | ||
For more information see [[Hiring a Professional Researcher|Hiring a Professional Researcher]]. | For more information see [[Hiring a Professional Researcher|Hiring a Professional Researcher]]. | ||