May is Historical Preservation Month

For more information and a calendar of events go to:

http://www.in.gov/feature.htm

Published in: on May 13, 2008 at 12:58 pm Comments (0)

Library closed May 12th & 13th

All Muncie Public Library branches, including Local History & Genealogy, will be closed Monday and Tuesday, May 12th & 13th, for computer upgrades. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Published in: on May 5, 2008 at 9:39 am Comments (0)

Historical Census Research

Census records are one of the most valuable tools available to family history researchers. Check out this interesting website about the history of the census:

http://www.census.gov/history/

Did you know that you can research all available census records (for the whole country) online at the Local History & Genealogy Center? Muncie Public Library subscribes to two online databases that contain census records: AncestryLibrary.com and HeritageQuest

Published in: Uncategorized on April 16, 2008 at 3:18 pm Comments (0)

We Value your Opinion!

Property tax reform will have a significant impact on Muncie Public Library services. Please take a few minutes to fill out this questionaire:
http://www.munpl.org/images/uploads/forms/mplsurvey.htm

 

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Call for Volunteers

The Local History & Genealogy Center needs Indexers for our historic Delaware County Court Records project.  If you love history and want to help preserve these records for future generations, please call us at 747-8208 for more information.

Published in: on April 8, 2008 at 2:59 pm Comments (0)

“Hoosier Heritage” website

Check out this Indiana genealogy and history website:

http://www.hoosierheritage.net/

Published in: on March 19, 2008 at 3:06 pm Comments (0)

GenFest 2008

GenFest is an “old fashioned” gathering of genealogists from East Central Indiana. Genfest 2008 will be held on June 13th and 14th in New Castle. For more information and to register, go to:

http://www.nchcpl.lib.in.us/GenFestWeb/genfest.htm

Published in: on March 12, 2008 at 1:48 pm Comments (0)

New “scanning” microfilm reader/printer at the Local History & Genealogy Center

In December, we aquired a new microfilm reader/printer that has scanning capabilities. You can scan records/articles from the microfilm and download the files onto your flashdrive. You can also e-mail the files to yourself.

This new service is free of charge.

Published in: on January 25, 2008 at 2:00 pm Comments (0)

Expanded Saturday hours start on February 16th, 2008

In order to better serve our customers, the Local History & Genealogy Center is expanding its hours on Saturdays.

Beginning February 16th, the Center will be open from 10:00am-5:oopm every Saturday.

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Job Opening at the Local History & Genealogy Center

We have a part time position (30 hours a week) available at the Local History & Genealogy Center. For more information and to apply go to the “Career Opportunities” section on our website:

http://www.munpl.org/default.asp?PageIndex=325

Published in: on January 14, 2008 at 12:12 pm Comments (0)
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