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Book SynopsisGenealogy: A Practical Guide for Librarians covers the big picture of genealogy and evidence-based research, plus the variety and availability of many record types, but also provides practical advice for both researchers and librarians.
Trade ReviewThis recent installment in the 'Practical Guides for Librarians' series covers what one would expect to find in an introductory guide to genealogy research. Pennavaria clearly presents tips on using census, military, immigration, and vital records. Subjects discussed include dealing with errors in official documents, working with online databases, and locating records in foreign countries. . . .Verdict: Librarians who wish to become genealogists or to update their genealogy collection will appreciate this work. * Library Journal *
Pennavaria has produced a very useful introduction to genealogy and to the numerous resources that are worth checking in one’s search to uncover family history. I recommend it highly for libraries and for individual use. * Bowling Green Daily News *
In an online world offering billions of available records and thousands of same-name people, what does the librarian and genealogist need to know to produce meaningful, reliable family histories? In an engaging style, Pennavaria covers all the genealogical essentials a librarian needs to know to serve the needs of a diverse population base. -- Elizabeth Shown Mills, author of Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace (a Library Journal Best Reference 2007)
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. The Genealogy Revolution Chapter 2. Types of Records Chapter 3. The Research Process Chapter 4. The Best First Steps for a New Researcher Chapter 5. Researching Online Chapter 6. Specialized Research Chapter 7. Continuing Education Index About the Author
