They could be placed in designated notebooks on the reference shelf. A lending library could be established for other items which are strictly computer orientated. User groups with a newsletter can often enter into exchange agreements with other user groups. There is much valuable information in the various newsletters and by reading what other user groups are doing and what new information they have, each group can benefit from the efforts and ideas of all the others. These exchange newsletter can also be placed in your library collection for all to read.
Telecommunications is an important part of genealogical computing.
Users can send and receive local as well as national and international messages and download shareware programs. Many user groups maintain a computer database of members' ancestors for the purpose of discovering common ancestors and sharing information. There are various ways to do this. A backup copy of the member's Personal Ancestral File database can be submitted, in which case all people in the database would be eligible for matching. This help can be given by phone or in the home.