Thursday, December 31, 2015
WHEN GETTING CARDED IS A GOOD THING...
Most people reading this are eligible to get a free card with St. Louis Public Library. If coming to our brick and mortar locations is a hassle for you, remember that your card gives you 24/7 online access to books, music, reference databases, online learning, and so much more:
GET A (FREE) LIBRARY CARD
STILL OPEN...
Our brick and mortar locations are closed tomorrow (January 1), but our downloadable collections are open for business 24/7, 365 days per year:
Click on image to be taken to downloadable collections landing page.
Monday, December 21, 2015
THIS DOOR'S ALWAYS OPEN...
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
GENEALOGY PROGRAMS FOR A NEW YEAR
Here it is mid-December, and I've already got seven programs scheduled for 2016! Here's the line-up for February-April (no programs scheduled for January--I've had to cancel too many of those on account of miserable weather to risk another one):
THUR
THURS
FEB 11, 7 PM
Shadow Schedules: An Introduction to Special &
Non-population Census Schedules
Join us as Tom Pearson discusses special &
non-population census schedules: agricultural; industrial; statistical;
veterans; and mortality. Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas Street,
Edwardsville, IL 62025. To register / more info: tpearson@slpl.org.
SAT
FEB 20, 2 PM
eBooks for the Genealogist
Join us as Tom Pearson discusses eBook readers, eBook applications,
and sources of free eBooks of special interest to genealogists and local
historians. Buder Branch Library, 401 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, Mo 63109. To
register / more info: tpearson@slpl.org.
SAT
MAR 19, 2 PM
A Guided Tour of Ancestry Library Edition
Join us as Tom Pearson discusses features of and record sets
contained in Ancestry Library Edition. He also discuss ways to search ALE more
efficiently. Buder Branch Library, 401 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, Mo 63109. To
register / more info: tpearson@slpl.org.
APR 21, 7 PM
Speaks with the Dead: the Basics of Cemetery Research
Join us as Tom Pearson discusses burial customs; types of
cemeteries; grave markers and headstones; death and burial records; dos and
don’ts of cemetery research; and cemetery preservation and restoration.
Waterloo Public Library, 215 Park St., Waterloo, IL 62298. To register / more
info: tpearson@slpl.org.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Mark your calendar for these programs (or sign up for my email notices, if you don't already receive them).
2015-16 GENEALOGY CLASS SCHEDULE
Note: We can no longer offer free parking at Central
Library, but parking is free at Buder Branch Library, where many of my programs
will be scheduled during 2016.
Central Library parking info:
http://www.slpl.org/slpl/library/central_parking.asp
In case of inclement weather, you can call 314-241-2288 to
see if Library locations are open for business.
THURS
DEC 10
2 pm
Civil War Weapons, Strategy, and Tactics
Tom Pearson discusses book, manuscript, microfilm, and
Internet sources of information on Civil War weapons, strategy, and tactics.
Buder Branch Library, 4401 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63109. To
register/more information, email us at tpearson@slpl.org.
SAT
FEB 20
2 PM
eBooks for the Genealogist
Join us as Tom Pearson discusses eBook readers, eBook
applications, and sources of free eBooks of special interest to genealogists
and local historians. Buder Branch Library, 401 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, Mo
63109. To register / more info: tpearson@slpl.org.
SAT
MAR 19
2 PM
A Guided Tour of Ancestry Library Edition
Join us as Tom Pearson discusses features of and record sets
contained in Ancestry Library Edition. He also discuss ways to search ALE more
efficiently. Buder Branch Library, 401 Hampton Avenue, St. Louis, Mo 63109. To
register / more info: tpearson@slpl.org.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
ADVANCED GENEALOGY RESEARCH TECHNIQUES
An eBook that can help you with your "brick walls":
Click image for a link to our Catalog.
Description Break through brick walls in your genealogical
research Learn how to use innovative methods to unearth hard-to-find ancestors.
Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques shows you, step by step, how to uncover
elusive details by taking advantage of specialized tools and software programs
and using proven best practices for breaking through the brick walls that have
hindered your progress. You'll get professional advice on formulating a
research strategy, understanding the details you discover, keeping careful track
of your data, analyzing the evidence, and developing hypotheses. Real-world
case studies demonstrate how you can apply the systematic procedures presented
in this practical guide to your own research—and achieve success! Examine the
brick wall in detail to find potential weak spots that can be exploited into a
breakthrough Use brute force techniques that leave no stone unturned Obtain
exact copies of original records rather than derivative sources Research the
family, associates, and neighbors (FANs) of your brick wall ancestor Consult
with your family, friends, and colleagues to get a fresh perspective on your
research Use crowdsourcing—genealogy societies, online forums, social media,
blogs, wikis, and podcasts Apply technological solutions, including DNA testing
and specialized genealogical software Get tips on hiring a professional
genealogical researcher with the appropriate credentials and references Revisit
your brick wall problem after honing your research skills Review your evidence,
develop a research strategy, and keep a meticulous research log
Publisher McGraw-Hill Education McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Date 2013/09/10
Digital Format Adobe EPUB PDF HTML - Read (In your browser) Kindle
Language English
Publisher McGraw-Hill Education McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
Date 2013/09/10
Digital Format Adobe EPUB PDF HTML - Read (In your browser) Kindle
Language English
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
MOUND CITY
Sure, now we've got the Arch, and we're known as the Gateway to the West, but the City of St. Louis was once the site of more than twenty large Indian mounds, and we were known as Mound City:
LINK
LINK
Monday, September 28, 2015
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
GENTLE GIANTS
Draft horses are powerful horses used to plow fields and pull heavy
loads. The Clydesdale is a breed of draft horse, named after the region
they originated from Clydesdale, Scotland.
LINK
LINK
PAINTED LADIES OF ST. LOUIS
Thirty years ago color emerged as an important focal point in the
renovation of Victorian houses. Since that time, St. Louis’ own
Victorian Painted Ladies have been brought back to their original look
using exterior paint colors that mirror the sensibilities of the
Victorians.
LINK
LINK
Saturday, September 5, 2015
FORGET THE NEW STADIUM--WE NEED A BEER CAVE!
19th century St. Louisans knew what to do with all the natural caves that honeycomb the metropolitan area--set up tables and chairs and serve beer to hot and thirsty locals:
LINK
LINK
BE AN SLPL VOLUNTEER!
Volunteer applications are available at all of our Branches. Adults
interested in volunteering should return the completed application to
the Branch so the application can be processed which will take
approximately two weeks. Anyone over the age of 18 will be subjected to a
background check. Volunteer duties vary by location.
Teens can also volunteer! Starting at age 13, teens can ask for an application from a Youth Services Department staff member in the Branch where they would like to volunteer. The application form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian and the two reference sheets can be completed by a teacher, minister or adult family friend.
LINK
You can also find additional info about volunteering here.
Teens can also volunteer! Starting at age 13, teens can ask for an application from a Youth Services Department staff member in the Branch where they would like to volunteer. The application form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian and the two reference sheets can be completed by a teacher, minister or adult family friend.
LINK
You can also find additional info about volunteering here.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
FREE ACCESS TO ANCESTRY FROM HOME!
We offer free access to Ancestry.com at Central Library and our
branches at all times, but we don't offer remote access. This weekend only, you can use it from home:
If you have plans this Labor Day Weekend, you might want to rethink them! Ancestry.com will offer FREE access to all US birth, death and marriage records this weekend including updates to its new Wills & Probate collection!
Access available starting September 2nd, at 11:00 am Central through Monday, September 7th, 11:00 pm Central.
Click here to get started!
If you have plans this Labor Day Weekend, you might want to rethink them! Ancestry.com will offer FREE access to all US birth, death and marriage records this weekend including updates to its new Wills & Probate collection!
Access available starting September 2nd, at 11:00 am Central through Monday, September 7th, 11:00 pm Central.
Click here to get started!
Thursday, August 27, 2015
HERITAGEQUEST ONLINE
It's available at Central Library and our branches--and from home, if you have a valid SLPL library card:
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NEED A JOB?
It's a job a genealogist might actually enjoy:
Call for Test scheduling at
1-800-865-6384, Extension 15
To view job vacancy announcements, qualifications, and instructions on how to apply, visit the Census Bureau's Chicago Regional Office website at:
The Census Bureau’s Chicago Regional Office is currently seeking
Field Representatives in St. Louis County, MO to interview
respondents. Pay ranges from $13.68 - $14.99 per hour, depending on
location.
To view job vacancy announcements, qualifications, and instructions on how to apply, visit the Census Bureau's Chicago Regional Office website at:
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