Online Genealogy Resources at the Louisville (CO) Public Library

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	ELECTRONIC REFERENCE BOOKS
		Encyclopedia of World Biography
	DATABASES
		Ancestry Library Edition (in-library use only) The most genealogical information available online. More than 1.5 billion names. America's Obituaries & Death Notices (Newsbank) Collection of over 22 million recent records from hundreds of U.S. newspapers. Incorporates over 75 million records from the Social Security Death Index (1937-present), organized by state. Updated daily. Digital Sanborn Maps, 1867-1979 Digital access to large-scale maps of Colorado towns and cities. HeritageQuest Online Genealogy information including census collection, genealogy and local history books, and PERSI periodicals index.
	WEBSITES
		Genealogical Libraries Allen County Library The Allen County Library in Indiana has one of the largest genealogical collections in the country. Family History Library/Family Search Family Search is the largest Internet searchable database, including millions of records collected by the Mormon church. The Library of Congress: Local History and Genealogy Reading Room Provides information about the reading rooms as well as several bibliographies, guides, and online indexes for genealogical research. National Archives and Records(NARA): Genealogy Holdings Provides information about the type of records and microfilm available for purchase from NARA. This site also includes indexes, such as the Veterans Who Died in the Korean War. New England Historic Genealogical Society This is the oldest genealogical society and Library in the country. The Library has a circulating collection that is lent and shipped to members worldwide. Newberry Library One of the larger genealogical collections in the country, the Newberry Library, provides a catalog to their holdings, a description of services they provide, and referrals to local researchers. New York Public Library (NYPL), Genealogical Research Provides guides to their available resources and the services that Librarians can provide.
		Genealogical Societies Boulder Genealogical Society Provides pioneer information, marriage licenses, obituaries, and more... Colorado Genealogical Society Lists upcoming programs, classes, and events. Provides information about their Computer Information Group and other membership services. National Genealogical Society Provides access to Library services, including ILL, a quarterly journal, home-study course, and more. Society Hill: The Internet Directory of Genealogical and Historical Societies Directory of addresses and Web sites for thousands of historical and genealogical societies in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Browsable by geographic location.
		Hubsites Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites More than 50,000 links, categorized and cross-referenced in over 100 categories. Any site of interest to genealogists will most likely be listed and cross-referenced here! USGenWeb Project Volunteer based organization that orients users to available genealogical resources for a given state, county, or city.
		Local Resources Colorado LDS Family History Centers A list of some of the LDS Family History Centers in Colorado with descriptions of the center, location information, and a list of some of the resources available to the public.
		Mailing Lists & News Groups The Roots-L Library Mailing list for genealogical discussions. User Mailing Lists Information about genealogical oriented mailing lists.
		Other Useful Links JewishGen Excellent site for Jewish ancestry research. Information is available for more than 140,000 surnames and 1/2 million individuals. Online Cemetery Resources Cemetary lists and directories of decedents. Vital Records State, territory, and county addresses of where to write for birth, marriage, death, and divorce certificates.