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]

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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