1. Genealogy @ Your Library Debra Mann Reference Librarian Innisfil Public Library

2. Finding Our Resources

3. Under Canadian Resources

5. Ancestry.ca Because it’s only available in-library, I can’t do a live demonstration… …so let’s go to the video! http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL15fy1 ANqeVp3JmnCMC5Mvh-qmnEXAkb

6. How is Library Edition Different? Cons: No access to some specialized resources, e.g. PERSI index, historical newspapers Can’t upload your own info or use interactive features Only available from within the library – at any of our four branches Pros: IT IS TOTALLY FREE. FREE!!! Did I mention “free”?

7. Lots of great Canadian content!

8. Other countries too!

9. Help Options

10. The Learning Centre

11. FAQs And A Wiki Just For Ancestry.ca!

12. Share Your Knowledge

13. Downloadable Charts and Forms…

14. …or try a DIY solution!

15. The Card Catalogue

16. And now there’s even more help online! http://proquest.libguides.com/ancestrylibraryedition

17. A Word About FamilySearch.org

18. Historical Newspapers: Globe and Mail, 1844-2010 http://www.innisfil.library.on.ca/databases

19. Our Stories Search for local photos, newspaper articles http://www.ourstoriesinnisfil.ca

20. Help Us Build Our Stories It’s a living resource, so pay it forward! If you see an opportunity to change or correct information, let us know If you discover a local story, add it to the Our Stories collection Contribute today!

21. Revamping our Genealogy Page http://www.innisfil.library.on.ca/genealogy Comments welcome!

22. Thanks! Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulhorner/