Local History Reference Collections for Public Libraries

Local History Reference Collections for Public Libraries
Author: Kathy Marquis
Publisher: ALA Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-07-21
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780838913314

Speaking from their own experiences, while also sharing examples and ideas from other libraries around the country, the authors present a start-to-finish guidebook for creating a local history reference collection that your community will embrace and use regularly.

Understanding Documents for Genealogy and Local History

Understanding Documents for Genealogy and Local History
Author: Bruce Durie
Publisher: History Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780752464640

Once genealogists and local historians have learned everything they can from internet sources, the next step is reading and understanding older documents. The author details how to find and comprehend documents in England, Wales and Scotland from 1560 to 1860. These can be hard to find, are often written in challenging handwriting and use Latin, antiquated English or Scots.

Research Like a Pro

Research Like a Pro
Author: Diana Elder
Publisher: Family Locket Books
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2018-05-19
Genre: Families
ISBN: 9781732188105

Are you stuck in your genealogical research? Wondering how to make progress on your brick wall problems? Discover the process that a professional genealogist uses to solve difficult cases. Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide shares a step-by-step method using real world examples, easily understood by any level of genealogist; written for the researcher ready to take their skills to the next level.Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide will give you the tools to:- Form an objective focusing your research for an entire project.- Review your research with new eyes by creating your own timeline analysis.- Construct a locality guide to direct your research.- Create a plan to keep your research on track.- Style source citations, giving your work credibility.- Set up a research log to organize and track your searches.- Write a report detailing your findings and ideas for future research.Links to templates give you the tools you need to get started and work samples illustrate each step. You'll learn to execute a research project from start to finish, then start again with the new information discovered. Whether you are a newbie or experienced researcher, Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide will move the search for your ancestors forward. Start now to learn to Research Like a Pro.