[Genealib] Fwd: [Publib] Genealogy collections

[Lynette Jones]

Carrollton Public Library has had a genealogy/local history collection
for close to 30 years.  When we built our new library in 2004 we
included a special area for the genealogy collection.  I hate to call it
a room because it doesn't have any doors.  The 'room' is open every hour
the library is open.  All reference staff assists patrons with finding
materials, using the microfilm reader/printer, demonstrating databases,
etc.  Unusual or exceptionally difficult questions are given to me.  If
possible I talk with the patron right then; otherwise I will call or
email to discuss his/her question.  I also select materials for
purchase.  This arrangement has worked rather well for us.

Lynette V. Jones
Information Services Supervisor
Carrollton Public Library @ Josey Ranch Lake
Carrollton, TX  75006
972-466-4814
fax 972-466-4265

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[mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of Tom Kemp
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 8:31 PM
To: Librarians Serving Genealogists
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Subject: [Genealib] Fwd: [Publib] Genealogy collections

FYI
Tom

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From: priscillaemrich <priscillaemrich at murphymemlib.org>
Date: Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 6:17 PM
Subject: [Publib] Genealogy collections
To: HALSlist <halslist at list.houstonlibrary.org>, Publib Listserv
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We are starting to plan for a new building.  I am thinking of having a
separate genealogy room, but I fear that I can't afford to staff it full
time.  Does anyone in library land have a genealogy room that has
different
hours than your main library?

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Priscilla E. Emrich
Murphy Memorial Library
Livingston, TX 77351
priscillaemrich at murphymemlib.org
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