WHAT'S NEW IN RELIC
December 2016
The Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center for Genealogy and Local History (RELIC), Prince William Public Library System, Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109. 703-792-4540 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
To read the latest lists of new materials available in RELIC click on What's New in RELIC. <http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-news.aspx>
WHATCHA GONNA DO WHILE RELIC IS CLOSED??
We reported last month that Bull Run Library and RELIC will be closed for two weeks in December, from the 4th to at least the 18th, while new carpeting is being installed. If you were planning on visiting us during that time, we can suggest a few alternatives to keep your research on track without being here in person:
· On RELIC’s website, study our research pathfinders (including Roots in Prince William), many resource links, and our local newspaper index.
http://www.pwcgov.org/library/relic
· Use our Digital Library to answer many questions related to Prince William County history and genealogy. This online resource includes a variety of local records, databases of historic sites, vital records, maps, photos, and early Prince William newspapers. http://eservice.pwcgov.org/library/digitalLibrary/
· With your Prince William library card, access important subscription services (“Premium Sites”) from your home, including HeritageQuest Online, America’s Obituaries and Death Notices, Civil War in Words and Deeds, The Washington Post and New York Times historical newspapers, A to Z Databases (business and people directories), JSTOR (scholarly journals).
http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/pages/premiumsites-subjects.aspx#news
· Visit our other library branches to access Ancestry Library Edition in-house.
· Use Ron Turner’s website for access to his huge collection of Prince William documents, sites and structures, tax lists, photos, and cemetery data.
http://www.pwcvirginia.com
· Use Historic Prince William’s website for news of Prince William history, backfiles of the historic newsletter Brentsville Neighbors, a large group of historic maps, information about schools, cemeteries, and a wide variety of links.
· Organize and analyze what you have already collected, and plan what you intend to search for the next time you visit RELIC.
RELIC PROGRAMS
Here are our latest offerings. Funding for selected RELIC programs is provided by the Friends of Bull Run Library.* To be notified of upcoming library programs and activities, you may sign up for the PWPLS newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001YnEr-2tp_8MocsVWgrYD4wElgrjOevRKtHQIzFVr2mL8jwNTGUVexrk1OGaDXJog6MAHjYWUEEdliRdsyxdhda66wqtziUtfP_a6ucZf0kYbYjcU9i5-QMDIKxOEluFt0lWDzpY1n6GD2O_KxNRFumT9hQudivErhO8BrVRY7YzzPchWBV_rlExCh7DkhbwsyPwHY0OkBvihONJrFcPP8xaU-qYt1jO0>.
Unless otherwise stated, all the following programs will take place at the community room at Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA. Programs may last from 60 to 90 minutes. You may register for any of these programs at 703-792-4540 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. You may also register online at RELIC Programs<http://pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/Pages/RELIC-programs.aspx> by clicking on the program date.
Jan. 19, 11 a.m. – Genealogy 101: Getting Started, with Tish Como.
Jan. 24, 7 p.m. – The Challenges and Rewards of Researching Virginia Families, with Darlene Hunter.
Feb. 15, 11 a.m. – Genealogy Resources of the DAR Library, with Stacie Newton.
Feb. 28, 7 p.m. – American Atlas: The Leadership of George Washington, with Dr. Peter Henriques.*
GENEALOGY 101: GETTING STARTED
Presented by Tish Como
Discovering your family’s history is both fun and rewarding. Genealogy Librarian Tish Como will demonstrate the essential first steps to take, and resources to use – most of which are available for free through the library – to ensure that your research is accurate, complete and well-documented. This free program will be presented on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at 11 a.m.
THE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS OF RESEARCHING VIRGINIA FAMILIES
Presented by Darlene Hunter
Learn about the many and varied resources available to trace your Virginia ancestors. RELIC genealogy staff member Darlene Hunter, CG, will describe official records (and their substitutes), compiled records, finding aids and institutional records and provide examples of how to locate and utilize them to document your Virginia genealogy. This free program will be presented on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at 7 p.m.
GENEALOGY RESOURCES OF THE DAR LIBRARY
Presented by Stacie Newton
Learn about the extensive resources for tracing your family history available through the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library in Washington D.C. Assistant Library Director Stacie Newton will describe the vast collection of print items as well as demonstrate the many online resources that you can access for free from your own computer. This free program will be presented on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 11 a.m.
AMERICA'S ATLAS: THE LEADERSHIP OF
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Presented by Dr. Peter Henriques
I<http://librarycatalog.pwcgov.org/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&type=Keyword&term=Realistic%20Visionary:%20A%20Portrait%20of%20George%20Washington&by=KW&sort=PD_TI&limit=TOM=%2a&query=&page=0&searchid=1>t was not simply by chance that George Washington was America's greatest leader, although good fortune certainly played a role. Professor Henriques, author of Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George Washington<http://librarycatalog.pwcgov.org/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&type=Keyword&term=Realistic%20Visionary:%20A%20Portrait%20of%20George%20Washington&by=KW&sort=PD_TI&limit=TOM=%2a&query=&page=0&searchid=1>, examines the unique set of personality traits and variety of talents that enabled Washington to achieve success that would not have seemed possible given the obstacles he faced.
This free program will be presented on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at 7 p.m. Funding for this program is provided by Friends of Bull Run Library.
Have a question about Prince William County history, places or families? Need guidance with your genealogical research? You may contact RELIC staff for help and advice at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or by calling us at 703-792-4540. Hours for Bull Run Library (ET): Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sundays noon-5 pm. Closed Federal holidays and holiday weekends. [RELIC and Bull Run Regional Library will be closed from December 4 to 18 for the installation of new carpeting.]
PLEASE NOTE: Dedicated staff are available in RELIC (saving an occasional mid-day lunch break) on Mondays from 10 am to 6 pm, Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 am to 9 pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sundays noon to 5 pm. If you are planning to visit on a Monday evening, please call ahead or ask for assistance at the front Information Desk.
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