Module 3: Intro
Module 3: State and Local Resources
These days, it's easy to think that everything is online, and it's understandable when researchers get frustrated when something isn't online. But, as we'll learn in this module, the secret to going from a casual online dabbler to a serious family history researcher is a knowledge of where to go when things aren't online, and a willingness to go to those places. Welcome back to RootsMOOC!
Introduction Video
Kyle welcomes you to Module 3. (2:07) [Captions available, or view a transcript Links to an external site.]
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Understand the importance of state and local records for genealogical research and where to obtain them
- Identify basic state and local reference tools to use for genealogical research
- Describe the different collections and services provided by libraries, archives, and other repositories
- Identify, describe, and plan a visit to a relevant state or local collection, repository, archive, or library
Contents
Here's what's coming up in this module:
- Check in with others on your research progress
- Watch a visit to the State Library of North Carolina
- Watch tutorials on using libraries and archives
- Check your knowledge so far
- Collaborate on a directory of local resources
- Plan a visit to a local repository
- Ask questions of the community
- View some recommended resources
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