Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan, Inc. Libraries for Genealogical Research Library of the Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan, Inc.
Address	525 E. Woodland Ave., Saline, MI (colocated with the LDS Family History Library)
Mailing Address	Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan, Inc. P.O. Box 7155 Ann Arbor, MI 48107-7155
Phone	(734) 944-4789 When the library is closed, a recorded message will give the current library hours.
Email	wwwgswc@aol.com or use this form
Home Page	http://www.hvcn.org/info/gswc/gswclib.htm
Hours	Library hours may change. Please call ahead to verify. Day of Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday From 10am 6pm closed 10am closed 10am closed To 2pm 9pm 2pm 2pm
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Parking	Plenty of free parking is available.
Holdings	With over 1,100 books, this library specializes in Washtenaw County sources such as local history, land records, cemetery readings, family histories, Bible records, the microfiche index of Washtenaw County probates, how to and guide books, bibliographies, and periodicals. The library maintains a surname file of Washtenaw County residents, an index to research correspondence, and a collection of Bible records (not limited to Michigan). Some of the materials relating to Washtenaw County are listed in the bibliography followed by [GSWC]. Bibliography of Handy Genealogical References... and where to find them in local repositories lists some materials available at the library with call numbers. Holdings of the LDS Family History Center available in the same location include LDS Library Research Aids (in white binders), microforms, and CDs. (See LDS Microforms on Indefinite Loan.) Microfiche Resources: AIS Census Index (1790-1850) Family History Library Catalog Family Register International Genealogical Index Scottish Church Records LDS Family Search CDs: Ancestral File Family History Library Catalog International Genealogical Index Military Index Scottish Church Records Social Security Death Index The latest version of the Ancestral File here at the Family History Center has 29 million names, up from 15 million in the previous version. If you are unfamiliar with ordering microfilms and microfiche from the LDS, read up on placing an LDS order.
Circulation Area	Non-circulating
Restrictions	All materials are for reference only (to use on site) and do not circulate. Computers are available in half hour increments; please log your time in the notebook near the computer. A one-hour time limit may be imposed on the use of microfilm readers and computers if others are waiting. Food and beverages are not allowed. All library materials are self-serve except ordered microfilms which must be retrieved for you by the librarian.
Publications	Publications List
Handouts	The GSWC Library offers a set of handouts for $.25 each, available on a table in the downstairs hallway, such as: Area Libraries (a fact sheet for local and regional libraries) A Beginners Guide to the Ann Arbor Family History Center (a fact sheet from The Hill Street Connection) Birth Dates Calculated From Census Records 1790-1840 A Checksheet for Locating Published and Manuscript Genealogies Dates (a fact sheet from The Hill Street Connection) Finding Immigrant Origins from Census Records How to Use the Soundex (a fact sheet from The Hill Street Connection) Map: Counties and Townships, Southeastern Michigan Map: Michigan Counties and County Seats Map: Washtenaw County (showing townships and larger towns) Map: Washtenaw County Michigan at a Glance (a township fact sheet) Maps - a selection of historical maps for the U.S. and Canada Maps - a selection of state maps showing counties Possible Interpretation Errors for Capital and Lower Case Letters Research Checklist Social Security Death Index & Records (a fact sheet from The Hill Street Connection) Soundex: A "Sounds Like" Index Proceeds are used to purchase more books for the library.
Copying	Copying of printed materials is not available or permitted. Patrons can place an order for copies of non-fragile materials to be sent to their home or picked up later. A microfilm/microfiche reader-printer is available for use at $.10 per copy.
	Copyright © 1997-2007, Genealogical Society of Washtenaw County, Michigan, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission to print a single copy for personal use is granted. http://www.hvcn.org/info/gswc/library/libgswc.htm Designed by S. Brevoort. Revised 15 October 2007. Send comments or changes to Sharon at wwwgswc@aol.com. Images © GSWC, Corel Corporation; photographs © S. Brevoort.