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This book offers novice and experienced reference librarians an introduction to tried-and-true genealogy techniques and resources. With the help of four case studies, Simpson outlines a basic starting strategy for conducting genealogy research. Later chapters deal specifically with genealogical librarianship: how to conduct a reference interview, continuing and professional development, and basic resources every collection should have. Charts, screen shots, and examples of public documents are also included; while a series of appendices present the case studies in their entirety.

Genealogy is one of the most popular hobbies in the United States, and is heavily researched in public libraries and historical repositories. Increasingly, major genealogy resources are available online at libraries through subscription databases or free on the internet. As a result, librarians face the overwhelming task of helping a large audience of genealogists cope with an ever growing flood of new resources.

This book offers novice and experienced reference librarians an introduction to tried-and-true genealogy techniques and resources. With the help of four case studies, Simpson outlines a basic starting strategy for conducting genealogy research. Later chapters deal specifically with genealogical librarianship: how to conduct a reference interview, continuing and professional development, and basic resources every collection should have. Charts, screen shots, and examples of public documents are also included; while a series of appendices present the case studies in their entirety.

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  • Title Basics of Genealogy Reference: A Librarian's Guide
  • Author Jack Simpson
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 192
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Libraries Unlimited
  • Publication date 2008-09-30
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9781591585145 / 1591585147
  • Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.6 in (24.89 x 17.53 x 1.52 cm)
  • Category Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy
  • Library of Congress subjects United States, Genealogy
  • Dewey Decimal Code 929.107

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  • Reference and Research Bk News, 02/01/2009, Page 320

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JACK SIMPSON is Curator of Local and Family History at The Newberry Library, Chicago IL.

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