[OPLINLIST] Obituary Indexes

[r young]

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.  

 

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[mailto:oplinlist-bounces at lists.oplin.org] On Behalf Of Morgan 
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 12:13 PM
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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

 



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