[Genealib] Inhouse Genealogy Consultations

[Joanne McCarthy]

Hi everyone,

we are considering expanding our genealogy programming at the Halifax
Public Libraries, here in Nova Scotia.

An idea came up about offering a one-on-one genealogy consultation
service for our patrons. We already do this for our business patrons,
introducing them to materials and resources inhouse. We also make
referrals to other agencies within the community who offer like-minded
service. We typically book them for 45 minutes before the library opens
so they get one on one service

Am thinking of doing the same for genealogy. We wouldn't be doing the
research,but showing patrons how to use primary source indexes, local
history, how to manuals, internet, as well as suggesting courses of
action. Ie) "have you looked at census records yet"...

Does anyone offer this type of service and would be willing to offer
advice or suggestions on how to pull this off? Does anyone charge for
this or consider this a free service, etc, etc.

all the best
Joanne

Joanne McCarthy
Reference Librarian
Halifax Regional Library
5381 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1E9
902-490-5813 (phone)
902-490-5746 (fax)
www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca