University of Virginia Library

University of Virginia Library Contact Information E-mail: nbsp;library@virginia.edu Address: Alderman Library, University of Virginia 160 N McCormick Road PO Box 400109 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4109 Telephone:  434-924-3021 Fax:  434-924-1431 Hours and holidays: Hours and Holidays for Alderman Library. Because it is a University library, the hours go by college terms. Directions, maps, and public transportation: U.Va Library Map Internet sites and databases: Virginia Genealogy U.Va. Home, Online Catalog, Libraries, Hours, Map, Search Virginia Genealogy Website, and A Guide to Genealogical Resources at the University of Virginia. Collection Description {Please briefly describe the strengths and weaknesses of each collection for genealogists (about two or three sentences for smaller collections). For example, explain the collection size, who (which ethnic, political, or religious groups) are covered, dates covered, jurisdictions covered, record types available, significant indexes, and any noteworthy record loss or gaps.} Tips Ask a Librarian is available if you would like to chat with a live person. Guides Introduction. The successor to the print guide Virginia genealogy: a guide to resources in the University of Virginia Library (1983). Help for Beginning Genealogists. Gives suggestions on how to begin. Web Resources. Gives great starting points for research. General Research Aids such as African American Genealogy, Heraldry, Census Information, and more. Alternate Repositories { 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 Virginia 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} Similar Collections Neighboring Collections Sources