I have found a new "favorite" place for researching--the Digital Public Library of America  Digital Public Library of America (dp.la) .  It isn't a new place, its charter was established in 2012, but it is new to me and I am enjoying the different ways to explore the information available. "The Digital Public Library of America amplifies the value of libraries and cultural organizations as Americans’ most trusted sources of shared knowledge. We do this by collaborating with partners to accelerate innovative tools and ideas that empower and equip libraries to make information more accessible. "We work with a national network of partners to: Make millions of materials from libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions across the country available to all in a one-stop discovery experience. Provide a library-controlled marketplace and platform for libraries to purchase, organize, and deliver ebooks and other e-content to their patrons. Convene libr...

  All images from the Vectezy Library Vectors There’s More to the Story. . . is the theme of National Library Week, April 23-29 Genealogists care deeply about the health and well-being of libraries. We care not only about the public library down the street or across town, but also specialty libraries such as Heritage Quest Library in Sumner, or the Fiske Genealogy Library in Seattle. We care about the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, the largest collection of books, images and digitized genealogical resources in the world and we care about the small collections such as the books held by the South King County Genealogical Society at the FamilySearch Center in Kent and those at the Kent Historical Society . Why do we care about libraries? As genealogists, it is our responsibility to preserve the history of our families. Those stories are more than just, “Justice Jerome was born in Jamestown in 1666, married Jerusha James in July 1690, and died in 1706.” Who cares?  Wo...