ACCESSING THE COLLECTION
BOOKS
The computer catalogue contains all the holdings
of books and journals. This can be searched by author, title
or keyword subjects. The books are arranged on the shelves by areas
or Countries and then by States or Counties. A colour coded label
with the Chapman area code can be found on the spine of each book
to help identify the area. Please place a book marker in the space
when you remove a book from the shelves so that you can replace it in
it's correct spot.
ON-LINE INTERNET CONNECTION
The Institute has on-line
access to two Internet Services:-
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on 10 computers
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on 6 computers
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Access includes free downloads; normal printing charges apply.
MICROFILM, MICROFICHE and CDs
To identify our holdings
of microfiche and microfilm, catalogues are available in folders
for different areas. Each catalogue is arranged alphabetically
into States or Counties and then alphabetically into subject headings.·
- Australia
- England & Wales
- Ireland
- Scotland
- Rest of the World
Microfilm are on open access. Most are in labelled
drawers arranged by Counties or States. Please place a wooden block
with the corresponding number to your film reader in the space left
by your film. Spare spools are available, please ask a Library Assistant.
The Australian microfiche and microfilm are also listed on the computer
catalogue.
Microfiche are kept on closed access and are only
available, one at a time at the Fiche Counter. Please hand
the Library Assistant your membership card or day visitor's receipt
in exchange for the microfiche
CD's Many of the Institute CDs are loaded onto
the computer hard drives. However there are also a number which
have to be procured from the Fiche Counter, due to the large number
of CDs in a set covering a particular subject and also to comply with licence
restrictions.
MAGAZINES
The Library holds a large range of magazines covering aspects of Family
History and Genealogy. These include magazines from a number of Family
History Societies, both Australian and from overseas.
Click here
to browse through the range on offer.
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