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Test Our Updated Research Page

We have updated our Databases & Research page to include full-text & peer reviewed articles search powered by Ebsco Discovery Service (EDS). EDS will allow members to search multiple databases at the same time.   Please look at this update here:  http://www.metrolibrary.org/research-test and share in the comments your thoughts of the new addition and what ideas you have for helping promote this to our members.

The Sad State of Obituaries - Senior Moments

Maybe you have noticed that as newspaper charges have risen, obituaries have gotten briefer, and fewer of them are being published. I find it very sad to think that a person may simply disappear so completely that his future family members never discover where, when or how he lived his life. As for yourself, don’t be so humble that you think nobody will care about your life. Your story will benefit someone. Try to leave your footprints behind in a number of ways. I've got some pointers for you that might just help.

October is Family History Month

Are you on a quest to find your family? Now, is the perfect time to start your research, because October is Family History Month. The Metropolitan Library System has a wealth of resources to help you on your journey. At the Downtown Library, a genealogy librarian is ready to help you, as are several other staff members who have years of experience in genealogical research. We love to get genealogy questions and help you find your ancestors!

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