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*'''''Internet.''''' The number of genealogical resources accessible via computer is growing rapidly. If you have a computer, you can search the Internet, bulletin boards, and commercial on-line services for genealogical information (see the “[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]” section of this article). Some of the records in the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/family-history-library/ FamilySearch™] system are described in the “[[United States Genealogy|Genealogy]]” section. The [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] on-line is a key tool for selecting records. | *'''''Internet.''''' The number of genealogical resources accessible via computer is growing rapidly. If you have a computer, you can search the Internet, bulletin boards, and commercial on-line services for genealogical information (see the “[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]” section of this article). Some of the records in the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/family-history-library/ FamilySearch™] system are described in the “[[United States Genealogy|Genealogy]]” section. The [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] on-line is a key tool for selecting records. | ||
*''''' | *'''''FamilySearch Library.''''' You are welcome to visit and use the records at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library]. The library is open to the public, and there are no fees for using the records. Contact the library if you would like more information about its services. | ||
*'''''FamilySearch Centers.''''' Some family history centers have records on microformat from the | *'''''FamilySearch Centers.''''' Some family history centers have records on microformat from the FamilySearch Library. Find a center [https://www.familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/ online] and call ahead for availability. | ||
*'''''Local libraries and interlibrary loan.''''' Public and university libraries have many published sources as well as some records on microform. Most of these libraries also provide interlibrary loan services that allow you to borrow many records from other libraries. Although books at the | *'''''Local libraries and interlibrary loan.''''' Public and university libraries have many published sources as well as some records on microform. Most of these libraries also provide interlibrary loan services that allow you to borrow many records from other libraries. Although books at the FamilySearch Library cannot be loaned to a Family History Center or other libraries, copies of these same books can often be obtained through your nearest public library. | ||
*'''''Courthouses and archives.''''' Many of the original documents you will need are at state, county, and town courthouses and archives. While the | *'''''Courthouses and archives.''''' Many of the original documents you will need are at state, county, and town courthouses and archives. While the FamilySearch Library has many of these records on microfilm, additional records are available only at the courthouse. You can visit these record repositories or request photocopies of their records through correspondence. Very few archives will search the original documents for you, but, for a small fee, many will search an index and provide copies of the information they find. (See the “[[United States Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]” section of this article for further information.) | ||
*'''''Genealogical and Historical Societies.''''' Many counties and states have genealogical and historical societies that collect family and local histories, Bible records, cemetery records, genealogies, manuscripts, newspapers, and records of pioneers. Some societies are able to briefly search their records for you. (See also the “[[United States Societies|Societies]]” section of this article.) | *'''''Genealogical and Historical Societies.''''' Many counties and states have genealogical and historical societies that collect family and local histories, Bible records, cemetery records, genealogies, manuscripts, newspapers, and records of pioneers. Some societies are able to briefly search their records for you. (See also the “[[United States Societies|Societies]]” section of this article.) | ||
*'''''Professional researchers.''''' You can employ private researchers to search the records for you. Local archives, libraries, and societies may also provide the names of individuals in the area who will search records for you. For more information about professional researchers see the [[Hiring a Professional Researcher|Hiring a Professional Genealogist Resource Guide]] Wiki article. | *'''''Professional researchers.''''' You can employ private researchers to search the records for you. Local archives, libraries, and societies may also provide the names of individuals in the area who will search records for you. For more information about professional researchers see the [[Hiring a Professional Researcher|Hiring a Professional Genealogist Resource Guide]] Wiki article. | ||
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:Hoffman, Marian. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/35098313&referer=brief_results Genealogical and Local History Books in Print, 5th ed]. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1996. (FS Library book 973 D23h.) | :Hoffman, Marian. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/35098313&referer=brief_results Genealogical and Local History Books in Print, 5th ed]. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1996. (FS Library book 973 D23h.) | ||
: | :FamilySearch Library publications mentioned in these articles are now available as part of this FamilySearch Wiki. | ||
*'''''Bookstores.''''' Some bookstores carry newer family history books. Often you can obtain out-of-print books from the very large bookstores. For a small fee they can advertise nationwide for old books. | *'''''Bookstores.''''' Some bookstores carry newer family history books. Often you can obtain out-of-print books from the very large bookstores. For a small fee they can advertise nationwide for old books. | ||
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