The Genealogist's Address Book, Fifth Edition (edit title)

Shelfari edited the description of The Genealogist's Address Book, Fifth Edition Saturday, August 1 2009.

• Known as the national Yellow Pages for genealogists, the fifth edition of this standard work lists more than 16,500 resources. Organization is clear, and the entire work is very accessible. Information for each entry is arranged in the same format: address (separate from mailing in many instances), telephone, fax, e-mail, URL, hours of operation, publication, name of contact, and often brief descriptions of holdings. Following an initial short section of national addresses, the largest section contains state addresses, arranged alphabetically. Subsections for each state are divided by "Archives and Libraries with Holdings in Genealogy," "Historical Societies--Local and Regional," "Historical Societies," and "Independent Publications and Miscellany." Part 3 covers ethnic and religious organizations that have archives, libraries, or societies. Part 4, "Special Resources," includes societies, computer groups, publishers, book dealers, and other helpful contacts. The table of contents at the front of the volume is detailed, and the comprehensive index at the end is accurate. Although most of the institutions and groups can be found on the Internet, bringing all the entries together in one location quickly reveals vital information. For example, some entries show a current project underway or a directive not to contact the archive. Other entries, such as religious bodies or historical societies, may not be customary sources for genealogy information but can in fact be very helpful. Users are urged to check with any location before making a trip. This new edition expands and enriches the number and range of resources for researchers in family history. The reasonable price will make it a definite purchase for all sizes of public, academic, and special libraries, as genealogy questions will not cease! Arthur Meyers Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved