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Fostering Family History Services: A Guide for Librarians, Archivists, and Volunteers,New
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Here is everything you need to promote your library as a center for genealogical study by leveraging your collection to help patrons conduct research on ancestors, document family stories, and archive family heirlooms.Websites, social media, and the Internet have made research on family history accessible. Your library can tap into the popularity of the doityourself genealogy movement by promoting your role as both a preserver of local community history as well as a source for helping your patrons archive what's important to their family. This professional guide will teach you how to integrate family history programming into your educational outreach tools and services to the community.The book is divided into three sections: the first introduces methods for creating a program to help your clients trace their roots; the second provides library science instruction in reference and planning for local collections; and the third part focuses on the use of specific types of resources in local collections. Additional information features methods for preserving photographs, letters, diaries, documents, memorabilia, and ephemera. The text also includes bibliographies, appendices, checklists, and links to online aids to further assist with valuating and organizing important family mementos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main purpose of 'Fostering Family History Services'? A: The book aims to help libraries promote genealogical study by leveraging their collections to assist patrons in researching ancestors and documenting family stories.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Rhonda L. Clark.
- Q: What type of resources does the book focus on? A: It focuses on specific types of resources in local collections, including photographs, letters, diaries, and ephemera.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is divided into three sections: creating programming to trace roots, library science instruction for local collections, and resource usage in local collections.
- Q: When was 'Fostering Family History Services' published? A: The book was published on February 22, 2016.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 290 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in genealogy? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible and informative for librarians, archivists, and volunteers, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: Does the book include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, it includes bibliographies, appendices, checklists, and links to online aids.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.