Using Research Facilities

TOP TEN TYPES of RESEARCH FACILITIES

A. Academic libraries

B. Public libraries

C. Government libraries

D. Historical societies

E. Museums

F. National, state, local archives

G. Genealogical societies

H. Ethnic, religious, fraternal, military, etc.

I. Hereditary, patriotic, and veteran societies

J. Family History Library system


WHERE TO FIND HELP IN A RESEARCH FACILITY:

Orientation program

Reference desk

Interlibrary Loan desk

Reserve Room

Catalogs

Research collections

Government documents

Local sources

Circulating books, microforms, tapes, etc.