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Lay of the Land and Rules of the Road:
An Overview of What the State Library Has in Genealogy and Where to Find It
Books with the 929 call number can provide information on conducting genealogical searches and organizing genealogical records. Some examples from the State Library's collection:
Example of a Research Log (from Family Search)
Although Library staff cannot conduct genealogical searches for you, they will provide on-site assistance in the use of the collections, suggest research strategies, and provide referrals to sources not available in the State Library.
Volunteers from the Capital District Genealogical Society are also available to provide assistance. The volunteers can explain the resources of the Library (including the online catalog) and help users get started doing research. The volunteers use a desk located close to the service desk. Please feel free to consult with them as well as with the Reference Services staff at the Local History/Genealogy Service desk.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions, open drawers, take books off shelves, play with the databases!
Telephone Numbers
Reference Desk - (518) 474-5355
Local History/Genealogy Desk - (518) 474-5161
Microforms Desk - (518) 474-3092
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