[Genealib] Re: Looking to the Future

[Laura Carter]

For the 1940 census, price will be a factor.  We use our old census 
microfilm (1820-1930)  for Georgia more than I expected to when helping 
people find ancestors that are not found in HeritageQuest or Ancestry 
due to indexing/tagging problems.  But price will at least partially 
dictate whether I can justify purchase of 1940 federal census for 
Georgia since  we may be able to locate many people using other records. 
I would probably try to purchase at least the rolls that cover our 
county, though.

Laura

Claire Kluskens wrote:
> I have also found the answers to this question interesting, 
> particularly those that mentioned microfilm. Are you still purchasing 
> locally-relevant microfilm? Even if the related records are currently 
> digitally available?
>
> When the 1940 census is released in 2012 would you/your library want 
> to purchase one or more microfilm rolls for geographic areas that fall 
> within the scope of your collection?  Or will you rely on online 
> digital access from whomever may provide it?
>
> Claire Kluskens
> NARA, Washington, DC
> "Just curious; this is not an official survey. My opinions, if any, 
> may not reflect those of my employer."
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Laura W. Carter
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