Visiting the library is fun, but it’s more enjoyable when you feel like you’re making some progress with your research. Here are some tips to help you have a better library visit.Read More
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How to Plan a Successful Genealogy Road Trip
Before you fill up the tank and hit the road, take some time to prepare for your genealogy road trip. Here are some things you can do ahead of time as well as a checklist of things to take with you that will help you have a successful and enjoyable trip.Read More
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Are You Using the Right Search to Find Your Ancestors?
A search box is a search box, right? Actually, not so much. Not all searches act the same way. Understanding the differences in them can help you find more ancestors as well as discover more resources to use in your genealogy research. Let’s take a look.Read More
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How to Find Hidden Genealogy Resources in Libraries and Archives
Remember the scene at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark when they’re storing the Ark of the Covenant? The camera pulls back and there is an endless array of shelving, boxes, and books… and you get the sense that they’ll never find the Ark again. In truth, libraries and archives have catalogs so…
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3 Things to Ask a Genealogy Librarian
You’ve read the books. You’ve searched in the databases. But did you know that one of the best resources in a genealogy library is often the librarian? Get more out of your visits to the library by asking these three things.1. “Can you help me?”I’ve noticed that there seems to be a hesitation about asking…