Library Catalog
Use the catalog to find books we have in the Kresge Library. You can also use the catalog to see if we have access to a particular journal title on-line or in print.

Interlibrary Loan
If KL does not own the book, magazine or journal that you need, you can request articles for free via the Interlibrary Loan system, ILLiad.

Genealogy "How-To" Guide
A useful resource from Family Tree Maker and Genealogy.com containing step-by-step guides to conducting genealogy research.

Getting Started
A handy one-stop source for beginners, from Ancestry.com

Using Biography & Genealogy Master Index.pdf

Federal Census Forms (from Ancestry.com)

Family History Pathfinder

Genealogy Web Links at the Library of Michigan
Extensive list of online sources to aid in genealogy research.

 

Ancestor Hunt
Numerous online search tools available, including the very useful "Surname Search Portal."

EllisIsland.org
Search and view ship manifest records online for passengers arriving at Ellis Island. This is a free search service maintained by The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. 

Family Search
Online family history research tool maintained by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Search vital records, pedigree resources files, family history websites and more. Contains research guides and tips.

GENDIS
This searchable resource contains more than 200,000 transcribed Michigan death records, dating from 1867-1885.

Archives.com
Fee-based family history research site featuring historical newspapers, census images, birth records, obituaries, and more.

Ancestry.com
Premier fee-based online searching tool for genealogists, both amateur and expert. Search U.S. Census images, the Social Security Death Index, shared family files, and more.

• NOTE: Many area public libraries have access to Ancestry Library Edition, which provides access to much of the same material, at no cost to library patrons!