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RLP 353: Citing Digitized Records on Family Search

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Apr 14, 2025
Discover the intricate world of citing digitized records from FamilySearch. Learn how to access billions of records and the importance of precise citations. Hear about the complications of citing microfilm records, illustrated with a real Alabama case. Uncover tips for creating clear citations that include physical and digital details. Understand how different views of the same record affect citation outcomes. Master these skills to enhance your genealogical research and return to sources with ease!
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ADVICE

Citing Digitized Records

  • Create precise source citations when attaching, downloading, or logging records.
  • This ensures you can revisit the original source easily.
ANECDOTE

Citation Challenges

  • Diana uses an 1843 Russell County, Alabama, Orphan's Court Docket as an example.
  • The same record accessed via "Images" or the "Catalog" yields different image numbers.
ADVICE

Clear Citation Tips

  • Cite both physical (book, docket number, date) and digital (URL, image number) information.
  • Include the original image holder (e.g., archive).
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