Title: The librarian's genealogy notebook : a guide to resources /
Authors: Moore, Dahrl Elizabeth.
Publisher: American Library Association,
Year: 1998
Subjects: Genealogy; United States Genealogy Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Abstract: 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.
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.