The librarian's genealogy notebook a guide to resources

Presents a resource guide for library professionals to assist patrons with genealogy research and includes information on genealogical computer databases, bibliographies, and records such as passenger lists, wills, and probate.

Main Author: Moore, Dahrl Elizabeth.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Chicago : American Library Association, 1998.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Sect. 1. Brief Introduction to Genealogy and Family History
  • Sect. 2. Library Reference Service
  • Sect. 3. Checklist of Genealogical Sources and Abbreviations Used in Genealogy
  • Sect. 4. Census Records and Forms, 1800-1920
  • Sect. 5. Other Genealogical Records: Vital Records, Passenger Lists, Land Records, and Wills and Probate
  • Sect. 6. General Books Most Libraries Should Own
  • Sect. 7. Basic Genealogy Bibliography
  • Sect. 8. Helpful Classification Schedules: Library of Congress and Dewey
  • Sect. 9. State, County, City, Town, and Area Sources
  • Sect. 10. Libraries with Large Genealogical Collections
  • Sect. 11. National Genealogical Societies
  • Sect. 12. Genealogical Book Publishers
  • Sect. 13. Book Dealers and Suppliers
  • Sect. 14. National Archives, Branches, and Presidential Libraries
  • Sect. 15. Education, Conferences, Workshops, and Seminars
  • Sect. 16. Computer Programs and Databases and the Internet
  • Sect. 17. Genealogical Periodicals
  • Sect. 18. English Genealogy, Regnal Years, and the Change in Calendar
  • Sect. 19. Military Service Records and American Wars and Engagements, 1565-1990
  • Sect. 20. Miscellaneous Tidbits
  • App. 1. Research Calendar
  • App. 2. Correspondence Calendar
  • App. 3. Ancestor Chart
  • App. 4. Family Group Record
  • App. 5. 1800-1810 Census
  • United States
  • App. 6. 1820 Census
  • United States
  • App. 7. 1830-1840 Census
  • United States
  • App. 8. 1850 Census
  • United States
  • App. 9. 1860 Census
  • United States
  • App. 10. 1870 Census
  • United States
  • App. 11. 1880 Census
  • United States
  • App. 12. 1900 Census
  • United States
  • App. 13. 1910 Census
  • United States
  • App. 14. 1920 Census
  • United States
  • App. 15. Principal Meridians and Base Lines of the Federal System of Rectangular Surveys
  • App. 16. State Sources
  • App. 17. County, City, Town, and Area Sources
  • App. 18. Form 80
  • Order for Copies of Veterans Records.