Thursday, May 31, 2007

June eBook of the Month:Tracking Down Your Ancestors

June eBook of the Month:

Tracking Down Your Ancestors
Discover the Story Behind Your Ancestors and Bring Your Family History to Life
by Dr. Harry Alder
How To Books

Researching genealogical history can be an absorbing hobby, or a fun project that the whole family can enjoy. Jun's eBook of the Month is packed with ideas about the different aspects of genealogy and the many free or low cost resources available to help aspiring family historians in their quest.

Written by Dr. Harry Alder, a prolific writer and long-time researcher, Tracking Down Your Ancestors offers clear, accessible and inspiring text, plus practical tips and key websites to support research. It will help readers learn how to get started without getting stuck, how to track down vital information from record offices and parish churches, how to harness the power of email lists and newsgroups, and how to unlock the unique pleasures and challenges of documenting their family histories.

The June eBook of the Month is provided through the generous support of How To Books and will be available to the Mount Aloysius College community with free, unlimited access June 1-30 through the Library webpage (on Library home page click Library Databases and scroll down to OCLC NetLibrary and eBook of the Month) or by following this link: http://www.netlibrary.com

Please take a look at this resource and share your comments and suggestions with the library staff or email askalibrarian@mtaloy.edu