We’ve released digital copies of these three new or revised webinars: Using Unindexed Records at FamilySearch Creating Effective Online Search Strategies Setting Research Goals and Organizing Your Research Process Download is immediate. Presentations can be viewed as often as needed. More details are available on our announcement page.
While there are no guarantees, there are some things a researcher can do when at the courthouse or records office to maximize the chance you are successful locating the desired records: be polite know the hours of operation know what records they have (or at least a general idea) have your information organized and handy so you aren’t rummaging through papers or your phone to gets dates, names, and places) find out their cell phone use policy look relatively professional (flip flops, belly shirts, and the like should be avoided) thank them for their help–even if you think they weren’t that helpful
When you are stuck, sometimes it can be helpful to get off the internet, think about what you are wanting to know and what sources could provide that information. One approach is to brainstorm, making a list of what could help, who to search for, why to search, and how to get it. When brainstorming, don’t search the internet and don’t worry about how to access the records. That can come later. Brainstorming should be just about making as long of a list as possible. This chart is a part of my “Creating Effective Research Plans” webinar.
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