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We joined the Hayes Obituary Index at the end of 2005 and it has
been a very positive experience. <br>
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Jennifer West<br>
Highland County District Library<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 1/25/2013 9:45 AM, Becky Hill wrote:<br>
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<pre wrap="">Thanks, Roger, for the endorsement. I haven't had a chance to answer this,
but I would be happy to talk to Morgan about how the Ohio Obituary Index
works.
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.rbhayes.org/index">www.rbhayes.org/index</a>
We now have 55+ libraries in the partnership with several more considering
joining.
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://index.rbhayes.org/hayes/index/display.asp?id=934">http://index.rbhayes.org/hayes/index/display.asp?id=934</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="http://index.rbhayes.org/hayes/index/display.asp?id=934&subj=index"><http://index.rbhayes.org/hayes/index/display.asp?id=934&subj=index></a>
&subj=index
Our online index was created by genealogists for genealogists with a lot of
help from many technical experts and is capable of indexing not only obits
plus various other local history sources.
Becky Hill
Rebecca B. Hill
Head Librarian
Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
Spiegel Grove
Fremont, OH 43420
419.332.2081 ext. 231
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:bhill@rbhayes.org">bhill@rbhayes.org</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.rbhayes.org">www.rbhayes.org</a>
419.332.4952 (fax)
Rutherford B. Hayes Center Library is open Tuesday - Saturdays, 9 to 5,
closed Mondays due to State of Ohio cutbacks
From: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:oplinlist-bounces@lists.oplin.org">oplinlist-bounces@lists.oplin.org</a>
[<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:oplinlist-bounces@lists.oplin.org">mailto:oplinlist-bounces@lists.oplin.org</a>] On Behalf Of r young
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2013 8:54 AM
To: 'Morgan '; 'OPLINLIST'
Subject: Re: [OPLINLIST] Obituary Indexes
You haven't heard of the Rutherford B. Hayes obituary index? Many
libraries contribute their info to the index. Even we here at Washington
County, about 240 miles away from RBHayes. Those using the resource can
find whether our library has an obit for Joe Blow. If we have it, the
patron can cite the source paper, along with date, page and column from the
Hayes index, and order a copy from us. An additional benefit is that, while
they might think our local paper would have the obit, because Joe was born
here, one might actually be published in a Wooster newspaper instead, since
that is where the family lives now. They can find that out through Hayes.
Sort of a one-stop shopping.
From: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:oplinlist-bounces@lists.oplin.org">oplinlist-bounces@lists.oplin.org</a>
[<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:oplinlist-bounces@lists.oplin.org">mailto:oplinlist-bounces@lists.oplin.org</a>] On Behalf Of Morgan
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 12:13 PM
To: OPLINLIST
Subject: [OPLINLIST] Obituary Indexes
How does your library handle obituary indexes?
Do you create your own database of obituaries?
What fields of information are stored in your database?
I would like to know what other libraries are doing.
Do you outsource your data?
Do you use one of the commercial databases available?
Thanks,
Morgan
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Morgan Paul
Technology Coordinator
Ashtabula County District Library
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
440-992-0922
WCPLIB E-mail system
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