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Helping Patrons Find Their Roots: A Genealogy Handbook for Librarians

Janice Lindgren Schultz

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Description:Public libraries have many valuable resources for diving into a patron's lineage and family history, yet librarians themselves are sometimes not fully acquainted with all the tools available. The good news is that you don’t have to be a genealogist to help patrons find the research information they need to get in touch with their roots. In this book Schultz, an experienced genealogy librarian, guides librarians through the process, providingan overview of heritage research, with an explanation of the differences between genealogy and family history;step-by-step instructions for finding genealogy records;a discussion of useful databases such as Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest as well as print sources of information;key websites to help patrons continue their search; andadvice on collection development and training.Not just for reference librarians, this book will help all library staff connect patrons searching for information about their forebears.--------------------------Commercials for genealogy websites make it look as if a person enters a name and a plethora of information unfolds without effort. Genealogy librarianship involves knowing your subject; good research skills; and uncovering networking opportunities. Which is more important in a genealogy room: staff with excellent library skills, or staff with knowledge in genealogy, but needing training in library procedures? Schultz provides a handbook that can be used for both training and management.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Helping Patrons Find Their Roots: A Genealogy Handbook for Librarians. To get started finding Helping Patrons Find Their Roots: A Genealogy Handbook for Librarians, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 240

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ISBN: 0838916449

Description: Public libraries have many valuable resources for diving into a patron's lineage and family history, yet librarians themselves are sometimes not fully acquainted with all the tools available. The good news is that you don’t have to be a genealogist to help patrons find the research information they need to get in touch with their roots. In this book Schultz, an experienced genealogy librarian, guides librarians through the process, providingan overview of heritage research, with an explanation of the differences between genealogy and family history;step-by-step instructions for finding genealogy records;a discussion of useful databases such as Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest as well as print sources of information;key websites to help patrons continue their search; andadvice on collection development and training.Not just for reference librarians, this book will help all library staff connect patrons searching for information about their forebears.--------------------------Commercials for genealogy websites make it look as if a person enters a name and a plethora of information unfolds without effort. Genealogy librarianship involves knowing your subject; good research skills; and uncovering networking opportunities. Which is more important in a genealogy room: staff with excellent library skills, or staff with knowledge in genealogy, but needing training in library procedures? Schultz provides a handbook that can be used for both training and management.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Helping Patrons Find Their Roots: A Genealogy Handbook for Librarians. To get started finding Helping Patrons Find Their Roots: A Genealogy Handbook for Librarians, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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