As I document my family history (and my husband's), I have made some wonderful discoveries. Questions were answered and more were created. This blog contains my (printable...lol) thoughts while researching. If you want to add a comment, please do so. You can contact me via the contact form at the bottom of the page. FYI Google uses cookies on this site and may be collecting information. I don't have any control over it. If you read this blog you are giving consent.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Library 'Help'
I went to a state archive today for the first time. It was a frustrating experience. One of the helpers in the library did not listen to me when I explained what I wanted. She immediately took my paperwork and started searching Find A Grave. I couldn't believe it. That is a wonderful online resource that I can access from home! Next she went to Ancestry. Another wonderful resource that I have a subscription to so I access it from home. I wanted to find the microfilm of the local newspapers for a certain town. After she wasted several minutes of my very short research time she finally took me to the microfilm. I found what I was looking for in minutes. I really wish librarians would ask more questions before assuming I know nothing or I know it all.
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