Microfilm Scanner Added at the George Memorial Library Genealogy Dept., Richmond, Texas

The following excerpt is from communityimpact.com. Fort Bend County Libraries will offer a new high-performance microfilm scanner to the Genealogy and Local History Department at George Memorial Library in Richmond, according to a press release from FBCL. According to the Continue reading Microfilm Scanner Added at the George Memorial Library Genealogy Dept., Richmond, Texas

The Family History Library is Reopening July 6, 2021!

Finally! The Family History Library is reopening on July 6, 2021 Following is the News Release from FamilySearch: June 08, 2021 FamilySearch Family History Library Reopening New patron film scanning station in the FamilySearch Family History LibraryThe FamilySearch Family History Continue reading The Family History Library is Reopening July 6, 2021!

Gadsden Public Library to Convert Alabama City Branch Into a Genealogy Library

The following teaser is from an article by Dustin Fox for The Gadsden Times in Alabama: The library’s genealogy and reference department, which is currently located on the fourth floor of the main branch, will be moving into the Hoyt Continue reading Gadsden Public Library to Convert Alabama City Branch Into a Genealogy Library

Family History Library to Add Sunday Hours 1 to 5 PM & Monday Hours to 9 PM to Schedule – Begins June 2, 2019

The following news release is from FamilySearch. May 08, 2019: The FamilySearch Family History Library, one of Salt Lake City’s top attractions and the world’s largest genealogy library, will extend its hours of operation beginning Sunday, June 2, 2019. For Continue reading Family History Library to Add Sunday Hours 1 to 5 PM & Monday Hours to 9 PM to Schedule – Begins June 2, 2019

George Abel Named Oneida County History Center Volunteer of the Year

The following except is from the October 15, 2018 edition of the Observer Dispatch: Utica resident George Abel has been selected as the Oneida County History Center Volunteer of the Year for 2018. Born in Utica and raised in Colemans Continue reading George Abel Named Oneida County History Center Volunteer of the Year

North Central Iowa Genealogical Society is Moving Out of the Mason City Public Library

The following is a teaser from an October 12, 2018 posting at the globegazette.com website. MASON CITY | The North Central Iowa Genealogical Society is moving out of the Mason City Public Library after nearly 40 years. The move is Continue reading North Central Iowa Genealogical Society is Moving Out of the Mason City Public Library

Shelby County (Missouri) Historical Society to Showcase New Research Library

The following excerpt, from an article by Edward Husar for the Herald-Whig, was posted July 18, 2018 at the whig.com website. SHELBINA, Mo. – The Shelby County Historical Society will hold an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Continue reading Shelby County (Missouri) Historical Society to Showcase New Research Library

Newberry’s Digital Collections Are Now Available for Re-use Without Licensing or Fees

Many genealogists have enjoyed the Genealogy/Local History resources found at Chicago’s Newberry library. I was alerted to a change in their Digital Image policies by the American Library Association. The following excerpt is from an announcement posted to the Newberry Continue reading Newberry’s Digital Collections Are Now Available for Re-use Without Licensing or Fees

The National Genealogical Society Announces the 2017 Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship

The following news release is from Susan Yockey, at the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 9 MAY 2017 — Larry W. Cates is the 2017 recipient of the Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship. Cates, who is librarian at the Heritage Continue reading The National Genealogical Society Announces the 2017 Filby Award for Genealogical Librarianship

Toronto Public Library’s Digital Archives Reaches 100,000 Special Collections Objects

According to a blog post at their website, Toronto Public Library’s digitization program has reached an important milestone. The Digital Archive now contains over 100,000 Special Collections objects. I did a search on the surname of Irvine, and came up Continue reading Toronto Public Library’s Digital Archives Reaches 100,000 Special Collections Objects

Keeper of the Knox County Public Library’s History Collection, Brian Spangle, Retiring After 30 years

The following excerpt is from an article published October 21, 2016 at the suncommercial.com website. The Knox County Public Library’s McGrady-Brockman building [of Vincennes, Indiana] is filled — from carpet to crown molding — with books, the pages of which Continue reading Keeper of the Knox County Public Library’s History Collection, Brian Spangle, Retiring After 30 years

Washington County (Maryland) Historical Society Opens New Genealogy Center

The following teaser is from heraldmailmedia.com: Washington County [Maryland] Historical Society Board President Evelyn Williams, a native Floridian, said the past few days — with Hurricane Matthew pounding the state’s eastern coast — weighed heavy on her mind. … Joined Continue reading Washington County (Maryland) Historical Society Opens New Genealogy Center

The Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Library & Museums Has a New Website

The Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Library & Museums has done a redesign on the website, It’s now more mobile friendly, and has lots of new content that’s been posted over the last week or so. Included is the Hayes’ museum’s Continue reading The Rutherford B Hayes Presidential Library & Museums Has a New Website