Your Guide to the Family History Library (Paperback)

by James Warren (Author)

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Product 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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Betterway Books; 1 edition (August 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558705783
• ISBN-13: 978-1558705784
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #477,154 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, September 4, 2002

By	M. Kiss "librarian by blood" (where the military sends us) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read this book the week before I arrived for my first visit to the FHL. It was very useful to me. I did what they suggested and purchased the FHL Library catalog on CD (did not know that was available before) and searched in my hotel room for potentially useful items when the library was closed. I was then able to go straight to those items the next day. A good descripton of the surrounding area too. I know they can't cover it all, but I would like to see them add a little something on what there is to do with young children in the area. My husband had to entertain the children while I was doing my research.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Your guide to the Family History Library, April 2, 2006

By	Gary L. Aubuchon (Riverside, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I find this will be a great help in getting around the Family History Library as this is my first trip there. Knowing where things are and how to prepare will help me take full advantage of my limited time there. Having been told knowing what you want and where in the Library it is, will save me much time and effort, this book doest just that for me.