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Progress Chart Tasks - Repositories: Other Libraries
Description[edit | edit source]
The purpose of this task is to find other libraries (NOT Public) with genealogical collections and list their contact information, website, and what collections and databases they have. For example, a university or presidential library.
Instructions
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1. To locate libraries in a county, search the following websites:
- For Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawrence Counties, use this website first: Northern New York Library Network
- Linkpendium
- New York USGenWeb
- Cyndi's List
- Library guides (at University at Albany) - click on the tab for your county
- Google "library university [county name and state]"
2. For each county library you find, add the following:
- Address
- Phone number
- Email
- Link website and not the url. Do: New York USGenWeb; instead of: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nygenweb/
4. Add one or two sentences that discuss the strengths and peculiarities of the databases or collections of the library, if applicable.
5.You may also wish to include the following:
- Rules for using the collection
- Copy policies
- Research help
- Cost of entrance (if applicable)
6. If you copy a link and add it to the county page, make sure the link works. Do not add any broken links.
7. If the library does not have a website, make sure the name of the library is in bold type.
8. You do not need to add state level library to county or town pages. (such as the New York State Library)
Example[edit | edit source]
Museums[edit | edit source]
Kent-Delord House Museum
17 Cumberland Avenue
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 518-561-1035
The museum collection consists of the artifacts acquired by members of the Delord family during the time they owned the house, from 1810 to 1913. It includes family photographs and a library of approximately 3,000 books dating from the mid-18th to the early 20th century. The collection is open to scholars and researchers by appointment only and materials may be used on-site only.