For the patron who can trace their lineage back to the Mayflower or the student trying to find the beginnings of a family tree, family history is an individualized and often specialized strand of research. Now James Swan, a librarian and genealogist with forty years of experience, makes any librarian an expert in genealogy. This title details the process and describes where to find and how to use all the documents involved--censuses, birth, marriage and death Certificates, and many often-overlooked personal papers. Swan describes methods for improving library service to patrons, including...
For the patron who can trace their lineage back to the Mayflower or the student trying to find the beginnings of a family tree, family history is an i...
This guide brings the principles of fundraising into focus and clearly illustrates 25 proven techniques you can put to work for your library today. Matching donors with funding opportunities, conducting auctions, soliciting donations on the Internet and many other opportunities are discussed.
This guide brings the principles of fundraising into focus and clearly illustrates 25 proven techniques you can put to work for your library today. Ma...
