[OPLINLIST] OPLIN selects suite of genealogy resources for statewide use

[Mandy Knapp]

*Please excuse cross-posting*

*OPLIN selects suite of genealogy resources for statewide use *

*Perfect for the amateur genealogist and historian*

May 14, 2018 – The Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) is
pleased to announce that a broad-based suite of genealogical and historical
resources will become available through Ohio’s public libraries starting July
1, 2018. This package will include a comprehensive suite of resources,
including:

*Ancestry® Library Edition* is one of the most important genealogical
collections available today. It has unparalleled coverage of the United
States, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as
well as record collections from Canada, Europe, Australia, Mexico, and many
other areas of the world.


*HeritageQuest® Online* is an essential collection of genealogical and
historical sources for more than 60 countries, with coverage dating back as
early as the 1700s. The collection can help people find their ancestors and
discover a place’s past, while also providing a comprehensive treasury of
genealogical sources rich in unique records, local and family histories,
and finding-aids.


*Fold3® Library Edition* is the premier collection of historical military
records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men
and women who served from the Revolutionary War through recent conflicts.
It contains millions of records from world-class archives, many of which
are exclusively available on Fold3 Library Edition.


*ProQuest® African American Heritage* is a digital resource exclusively
devoted to African American family history research. This collection was
created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and
recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive
mix of resources, records, and tools specifically pertaining to African
Americans. It provides users a dedicated, user-friendly resource that not
only brings together records critical to African American family research,
but also connects them to a community of research experts, whose mentoring
and assistance can frequently be the difference between research success
and futility.

OPLIN is responding to a growing interest in family history that’s captured
not only Ohio but America as a whole.  "Genealogy is a very popular
resource with my library's patrons and patrons around the state. If past
statistics are any indicator, we should see enormous use from these
resources," Joe Greenward, director of The Lane Libraries and OPLIN board
chair.

 “Selecting these resources extends access to all library users across
Ohio, allowing libraries to maximize their individual budgets, and helping
libraries who could not previously provide these resources to expand their
services,” said Don Yarman, OPLIN director.

The Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) provides broadband
internet connections and related information services to Ohio public
libraries. Their primary mission is to ensure that all Ohio residents have
fast, free public internet access through the 251 independent local public
library systems in Ohio, as well as the use of high-quality research
databases not freely available online.
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Mandy Knapp
Digital Resources Manager
Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN)
Phone:  614-728-5252
Fax:  614 -728 -5256
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