Helping patrons find their roots : a genealogy handbook for librarians / Janice Lindgren Schultz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schultz, Janice Lindgren, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reference services (Libraries)--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Reference services (Libraries).

Genealogy--Library resources--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Genealogy.

Genealogical libraries.

Genealogy--Library resources.

United States--Genealogy--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

United States.

Genealogical libraries--United States.

Local Subjects:

Genealogical libraries.

Genealogy.

Genealogy--Library resources.

Reference services (Libraries).

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

viii, 240 pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago : ALA Editions, an imprint of the American Library Association, 2018.

Summary:

Commercials for genealogy websites make it look as if a person enters a name and a plethora of information unfolds without effort. Genealogy librarianship involves knowing your subject; good research skills; and uncovering networking opportunities. Which is more important in a genealogy room: staff with excellent library skills, or staff with knowledge in genealogy, but needing training in library procedures? Schultz provides a handbook that can be used for both training and management

Contents:

What is genealogy?

Genealogy 101

Finding genealogy records

Continuing the search

Published sources

Advanced genealogy

Collection development and training.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780838916445

0838916449

OCLC:

1010602524