I go with a typed list of the material I want to see.  The first time I had to ask my way to the Archives room, but got friendly directions from random librarians.  Once checked into the Archives room, and pocketbook and jacket stored, I started filling out request slips.  Several times, the librarian also started out filling in request slips, working from my typed list.  The only problem I encountered was using the time between making the request and receiving the material.  I usually leave Archives and review a microfilm or go to the open stacks to look for something.


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 From: S. M. Lantz <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] 
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 10:16 PM
Subject: [VA-ROOTS] Visiting LVA
 
I am preparing to visit the Library of Virginia.  I visited the library many years ago, unprepared, and found I was baffled about how to even request and use the materials available.  I am no novice at using library services or visiting various county clerk offices, both in Virginia and West Virginia.  However, I would like to be better prepared for this visit.

I have visited the LVA website but I am still not comfortable that I am prepared for the visit.  I would like to know if there is a video tour of the library available or a recommendation for the first place to stop when I get there. 

Thank you.

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