[OD4] Making the Most of Your Onsite Research In New York

Wed, 08/24/2022 - 15:40

NYG&B Team

Use this thread to discuss Making the Most of Your Onsite Research In New York, presented by Susan R. Miller.

Session Description

When you travel to New York, efficiency while researching can improve your ability to answer that research question. Learn how to determine where to research, how to prepare, and a few key points when you arrive.

Fri, 08/26/2022 - 09:14

SMiller-NYGB

URL for page--not in syllabus/handout

Hi all, here is a useful page link that is not in your syllabus. NYG&B Collections at the New York Public Library, https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/nygb-at-nypl

Mon, 09/19/2022 - 21:41

Janet Blake

Wow!

This is the best session I've seen on this topic! I came in expecting a lot of the old "check the online catalog" but it was really quite interesting and more importantly, excited me to get going on a research trip! Thank you!

Wed, 09/21/2022 - 15:11

SMiller-NYGB

Thanks!

Hi Janet, I'm glad you found it so helpful. But yes, also do check the catalog! ;)

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 07:57

Charmaine

This is great

Thank you for this! I appreciated the practical advice too, like taking a photo of the file envelopes. I have often made the mistake of not getting the details on a record and realizing it much later at home.

Sat, 10/15/2022 - 14:40

Nancy Lockwood

Great Advice

I loved this session! Especially reminders about how important preparation is for on-site research. And reminder to allow extra time - I find on-site research always takes longer than I thought it would, no matter how prepared I am. And I almost always think of something else I wish I had checked while I was there. But it is all worth it when you find something which isn't (yet?) available on-line.