Title: The librarian's guide to genealogical services and research /
Authors: Swan, James, 1941-
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers,
Year: 2004
Subjects: Genealogical libraries United States.; Genealogy Library resources Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Genealogy.
Contents: Starting research -- Building the genealogical collection -- Defining the technological task -- Identifying and accessing major genealogical repositories -- Distinguishing other genealogical resource facilities -- Providing instruction for genealogists -- Staying current professionally -- Starting an organized search -- Finding genealogically significant sources -- Identifying databases and indexes -- Facilitating research with computers -- Getting help from professional researchers -- Tool kit 1: The resource bibliography -- Tool kit 2: National Archives regional collections -- Tool kit 3: Getting Started handouts -- Tool kit 4: Keeping your research organized -- Tool kit 5: Additional research checklists -- Tool kit 6: Federal census worksheets -- Tool kit 7: Requesting information -- Tool kit 8: Web and computer resources.