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Your Guide to the Family History Library: How to Access the World's Largest Genealogy Resource

AUTHOR: Paula Stuart Warren
ISBN: 1558705783
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Your Guide to the Family History Library: How to Access the World's Largest Genealogy Resource
- Book Review, by Paula Stuart Warren

Book Description
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City is the world's largest archive of genealogy and family history materials. No other repository compares in the quantity and quality of its records. It is only fitting, then, that such an extraordinary facility warrants this exceptional guide. Intended for beginning and intermediate genealogists, this books enables readers to use the library's resources effectively, whether in Salt Lake City or from their home. They'll find: * Tips for trip preparation--advice for making the most of their time at the Family History Library * Guidelines for accessing the library collection from afar, including FamilySearch Internet and in 3,400 Family History Centers worldwide * The basics of family history research * Details on Family History Library records, including major U.S. and world collections * Onsite research tips to help readers locate resources, organize their workdays and materials, and make the most of limited research time Each topic is discussed in a fully, making this unique book an invaluable companion for genealogists and family historians everywhere.

About the Author
Paula Stuart Warren and James W. Warren are both professional genealogical and historical researchers. They research and lecture throughout the U.S. for much of the year. During that time, they spend many weeks in Salt Lake City teaching and doing client research at the Family History Library, where they led group research trips for seven years. They operate Warren Research and Publishing in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Book Review

Your Guide to the Family History Library: How to Access the World's Largest Genealogy Resource
- Book Reviews, by Paula Stuart Warren

Your Guide to the Family History Library: How to Access the World's Largest Genealogy Resource

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The Family History Library is the largest collection of genealogy and family history materials in the world. This guide will help you use the library's resources effectively, both on-site and online. Professional genealogists Paula and Jim Warren provide the information you need, including: Tips for making the most of your limited research time; Guidelines for accessing the library collection, including FamilySearch online and more than 3,400 Family History Centers worldwide; Overviews of Family History Library records, including major U.S. and world collections; Guidelines for handling foreign records, including tips for getting one-on-one translation assistance and using FHL resources to do your own translations Research tips to help you locate resources, and organize your workday and materials; A traveler's guide to Salt Lake City, including information on directions, weather, handicapped access, transportation services, accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and other area research repositories; Additional research options that you can use without going to Salt Lake City, including publications, societies, classes, online sources, conferences, and seminars; Advice for using what you've learned once your trip is complete.

Each topic is discussed in a clear, friendly style -- just as if you were taking part in your own private genealogy session.

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