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Genealogy and Local History Collection |
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COLLECTIONS We have over 18,000 titles in the genealogy collection. The collection consists of commercially published books, microforms and CD-ROM's. None of our materials circulates outside the library. We offer on-site access to the commercial services HeritageQuest and AncestryPlus. We subscribe to over 70 periodical titles specific to the genealogy field. The majority of the collection are guides, how-to books, census indexes, reference books for areas other-than-New Jersey, and is primarily organized by geography and ethnic group. In addition, we have the World War I Draft Registration for New Jersey. We have city directories for New Jersey locations, as well as, other places in the United States. Sanborne maps of New Jersey are available on microfilm Our family histories make up about one-third of our collection. Many of them have been published privately and in limited numbers. In addition to AncestryPlus and Heritage, we have the microfilm for the New Jersey federal and state censuses, except for 1875. The Library has microfilm copies of the major New Jersey newspapers and the New York Times. New Jersey Family Reconstruction is best started on the local geographic level. And the best place to start research in New Jersey is at the local public library. Most of the local libraries have organized some form of local history collection at their facilities. Check to see if the library has developed specialized indexes for people, places and events identified with the local area. Most would have some knowledge as to the names of the newspapers, past and present, serving the area. Many would have information about locating historical/genealogical clubs in the area. Most libraries reflect the name of the community, so check under the name of the local area for the library you need. Original New Jersey records, Colonial records and vital statistics from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century are held at the State Archives. Birth, marriage and death records from 1878 to the present may be obtained from the Office of Vital Statistics. SERVICES Visitors to the Library have access to the printed and microform materials. There are several machines that read and print microfilm/fiche materials. We have three computers set aside for genealogical use. One of these PC's has a CD-ROM burner. There are a number of coin-operated photocopy machines available to the public. Reference librarians are available to provide guidance only. The New Jersey State Library staff does not undertake genealogy research. Customers are expected to do their own research or, if unable, to contract with a local researcher. The Genealogical Society of New Jersey maintains a list of professional researchers. New Jersey Network Libraries may contact the State Library directly for full reference services. LOCATION: Click for directions and hours. CONTACT: Last Updated: May 11, 2008 |
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