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====Gazetteer of Galicia==== | ====Gazetteer of Galicia==== | ||
*The ''Genealogical Gazetteer of Galicia'' by Brian J. Lenius is an excellent gazetteer for research in Galicia. It identifies Jewish record jurisdictions and whether the town is now located in modern-day Poland or Ukraine. This book is available at the | *The ''Genealogical Gazetteer of Galicia'' by Brian J. Lenius is an excellent gazetteer for research in Galicia. It identifies Jewish record jurisdictions and whether the town is now located in modern-day Poland or Ukraine. This book is available at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City and is not accessible online. See the catalog entry [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/963643?availability=Family%20History%20Library here] for more information. Check '''[https://www.worldcat.org/ WorldCat]''' for availability in a library near you. | ||
====Miriam Weiner Maps==== | ====Miriam Weiner Maps==== | ||
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*'''To locate original images on FamilySearch using a microfilm number''', look for a number found in the microfilm column (usually the last column on the right). If there is not a blue hyperlink on the number, copy the microfilm number and then go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog.] Paste the microfilm number in the '''Film/Fiche Number''' box and select '''Search''' (you may need to remove commas). One, or several result may appear. Look for a result with the the '''Author''' as the town listed on JRI-Poland. Scroll down to the portion of the page entitled '''Film/Digital Notes'''. Look for your film number in the '''Film Column'''. Pay attention to the item number (if one is listed). Next, look in the '''Format''' column. | *'''To locate original images on FamilySearch using a microfilm number''', look for a number found in the microfilm column (usually the last column on the right). If there is not a blue hyperlink on the number, copy the microfilm number and then go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog.] Paste the microfilm number in the '''Film/Fiche Number''' box and select '''Search''' (you may need to remove commas). One, or several result may appear. Look for a result with the the '''Author''' as the town listed on JRI-Poland. Scroll down to the portion of the page entitled '''Film/Digital Notes'''. Look for your film number in the '''Film Column'''. Pay attention to the item number (if one is listed). Next, look in the '''Format''' column. | ||
**A '''camera''' icon indicates the digital images of the records are accessible online. Click on the camera and then locate the correct item number within the film. | **A '''camera''' icon indicates the digital images of the records are accessible online. Click on the camera and then locate the correct item number within the film. | ||
**A '''camera icon with a key''' indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and may be accessible at a F[[Introduction to Family History Centers|amily History Center]] or on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library | **A '''camera icon with a key''' indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and may be accessible at a F[[Introduction to Family History Centers|amily History Center]] or on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah]. To locate a Family History Center near you, click [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ here.] | ||
**A '''magnifying glass''' indicates that at least a portion of the film has been indexed. Click on the magnifying glass to search through the indexes. | **A '''magnifying glass''' indicates that at least a portion of the film has been indexed. Click on the magnifying glass to search through the indexes. | ||
**A '''wheel''' icon indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and is only accessible on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library | **A '''wheel''' icon indicates that the item has viewing restrictions and is only accessible on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.] | ||
*'''To locate original images on the Polish State Archives''' | *'''To locate original images on the Polish State Archives''' | ||
*'''To locate additional source information''' scroll down to the bottom of your search page on JRI-Poland to the '''Datafile''' section. Locate the collection of interest from the index and then look at the final column, '''LDS films/contact information'''. | *'''To locate additional source information''' scroll down to the bottom of your search page on JRI-Poland to the '''Datafile''' section. Locate the collection of interest from the index and then look at the final column, '''LDS films/contact information'''. | ||
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*A magnifying glass indicates that at least part of the film is indexed, and clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. | *A magnifying glass indicates that at least part of the film is indexed, and clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. | ||
*A camera indicates records are available online in a digital format. | *A camera indicates records are available online in a digital format. | ||
*A camera with a key on top means the record is viewable digitally but with certain restrictions that may mean the record can only be viewed at a Family History Center, FamilySearch affiliate library, or the | *A camera with a key on top means the record is viewable digitally but with certain restrictions that may mean the record can only be viewed at a Family History Center, FamilySearch affiliate library, or the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. Take a look at the '''[https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ Family History Center Finder]''' to discover a location near you. | ||
*A wheel icon indicates the record is only available on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library ''' | *A wheel icon indicates the record is only available on microfilm at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library '''FamilySearch Library'''] in Salt Lake City, Utah. | ||
For more information about using FamilySearch in your research, see the class '''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/session/using-familysearch-for-jewish-research Using FamilySearch for Jewish Research]''' from RootsTech. | For more information about using FamilySearch in your research, see the class '''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021/session/using-familysearch-for-jewish-research Using FamilySearch for Jewish Research]''' from RootsTech. | ||
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