Tuesday, May 22, 2007

New Database Available at the Library

Ancestry.com added to library's suite of online databases!

IT ALL BEGINS WITH A NAME…
“Who am I? Where am I from? What makes me the person that I am?” Some may never think to turn to the past to find the answers to these questions, but for those that do, a world of discovery awaits. The voyage to the stories of your past always begins with just one name. Every family has their own unique story — their origins, their way of life, their family ties that bind them together and their experiences that define their existence and form the very fabric of their family. Now Ancestry.com is making it easier than ever before to create meaningful connections with your family’s past and the ancestors who helped shape your present.

THE JOY OF DISCOVERY
Ancestry.com offers an unrivaled opportunity for people everywhere to unlock the mysteries of their past and search, save and share their family stories. The site holds the web’s largest collection of historical records, hosting everything from birth, marriage and death records, military records and the complete collection of U.S. Census, to newspapers, photographs and other documents that complete the fascinating puzzle of our pasts. A name, a photo, a record,
a date — clues come together through automated search functions on Ancestry.com to create a vivid snapshot of the past and tell a tale of family history.

New Features , New Functionality, More Possibilities
Ancestry.com helped fuel the booming genealogy trend by making vast amounts of genealogical content available online. Now, the company is again redefining the family history experience, making it easier for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts to unlock the mysteries of their past and experience the magic of finding their ancestors by providing millions of people many easy-to-use tools and resources that simplify their search. Newly enhanced features and functionality offer a more personalized, collaborative social-networking experience that allows people to utilize the wealth of digital content amassed on Ancestry.com, empowering the family tree to tell a story and providing a safe and private space for people to search, save and
share their family history online. Connecting the past to the present is a journey that holds the hope of discovery. Family history research links Ancestry members, not only to their ancestors, but also to millions of other members within the Ancestry.com network who are putting together the priceless pieces of their pasts. Whether you begin your voyage starting from scratch or with vast amounts of knowledge about your ancestors, Ancestry.com offers the unmatched opportunity for you to travel back in time and trace your family history, at the click of a mouse.

Ancestry.com is available in any of the Lancaster County's libraries, although remote (from access) is not yet available. All you need is your library card. Visit the patron authentication page at http://online.lancasterlibraries.org to access the service!

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