[Genealib] dedicated room

[Rebecca Kemp]

I am going to answer for 2 libraries in my area, both in Southern California.
 
1) Fullerton Public Library has a 'local history room' called the Launer Local History Room.  It is a separate room and open only certain hours.  While not designated for Genealogy research, it does contain a wealth of information that would be helpful to genealogists.  There is one person who is the 'curator'.
 
2) Orange CITY Library has a separate room with staffing in its main branch.  I don't know if the staff is specifically trained, but it does have ancestry on 2 computers in the room.
 
Both of these libraries are significant in the county because they were among the first started in the area.
 
Rebecca


From: prickard at monroe.lib.mi.usTo: genealib at lists.acomp.usf.eduDate: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:47:49 -0400CC: Subject: [Genealib] dedicated room



Hello.
 
I am interested in hearing from any public library who has a room dedicated to genealogy/local history. I have a couple of questions about the room itself - not the collection.
 
1) What do you feel is the best physical feature of the room? An arrangement of tables to shelves? equipment? a specific piece of furniture?
 
2) What would you change about your existing room?
 
Thank you.
 
Phyllis RickardAV / Outreach LibrarianLenawee County LibraryAdrian, MIprickard at monroe.lib.mi.us
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