[Genealib] Fwd: [Publib] Genealogy collections

[Mara Munroe]

Our situation is much like Lynette's.  Since our public library is open
69 hours a week, a separate staff is beyond the budget.  In the days
before online census searches, I made everyone learn how to code
soundex.  Of course, I was the only one who did it from memory, but
that's OK.  

In the past, I have run into the problem that the day which otherwise
worked best for me to visit an area was the day the LH & G room was not
open.  When you're splicing personal research onto a trip a thousand
miles from home, that can be really frustrating.  

Mara B. Munroe
Local and Family History Librarian
Oshkosh Public Library
Oshkosh WI 54901-4985

"History is where the evidence leads us; heritage is what we choose to
remember and celebrate."  Edward T. Linenthal, May 2005

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of Lynette
Jones
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 9:21 AM
To: Librarians Serving Genealogists
Cc: priscillaemrich
Subject: RE: [Genealib] Fwd: [Publib] Genealogy collections

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
Cc: priscillaemrich
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
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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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