Library computers

Thanks for your patience re. the librarian's computer. First it got sick, then my car got sick, then I got sick. I decided that an operating system upgrade (for the computer) was needed. It should be done by week's end.

We also had a problem with #2 computer (south wall.) The disk is full and I'm not sure why, I recovered enough space for now, but will need to delete more files to give us some room. That computer is pretty important since it runs the Readerware server. It also has the smallest hard disk.

A general rule is to never leave anything on a CCGS computer that you can't afford to lose. Keep a backup on your own device (USB drive, cloud account, etc.)

Bill

Book Repairs

Book Repair Accumulation - In the back storage area there are several boxes and open shelves holding books labeled as needing repair, some are dated from 2015.  During our recent Library Inventory, the team identified additional books in various stages of disrepair.  Over time, much repair work has accumulated.  At last week's Book Repair Workshop, our book repair specialist, Linda Dawson guided the group to identify and repair 8 books, but many more books await repair!  The workshop was not only great fun but we were able to return some books to the shelves.  CCGS has book repair guidelines set up through the Library Committee, in that some damaged books could be easily replaced rather than repaired.  Our Books Need Help!.  Let Linda Dawson know, if you are a Librarian with book repair knowledge or an interest in learning to repair books.  Marcia

A Librarian Project

Library Director Authorization   Lethene authorized Barbara Schrag and me to inventory the Librarian desk drawers, the bookshelf, the filing cabinet drawers and the Wall Media Shelf behind the desk.  We had a fun day looking at stuff and making our invetory lists.  We will have much to share with you all.  If anyone else sees something in the Library needing attention - Lethene asks that you check with her before you undertake the task.  Marcia

22 May Library Committee Meeting Hotsheet

Library Committee News - Progress on the Librarian Manual update continues.  Dolly Merrick asks for vintage cars/drivers photos for a window display - if you have any to send to her, please do.  If sending electronically she wants at least 600 dpi.  
On a different photo note - we are a fabulous looking group with a great group photo to prove it!
Save 26 June and 24 July 2017 for the next committee meetings.  Next Librarian meeting is 31 July 2017.  See you in the Library!  Marcia

Regional Genealogical Resources

There is a new link on the CCGS Library Tools page that shows up as the home page on library computers. The link is to Regional Genealogical Resources, a collection of sites extracted from the Librarian's Manual. Each one has name, address, phone number and website link. In addition there is a link to show information about all the LDS sites in the area.

There is another page Links to helpful resources on Internet that appears on the CCGS Publications and Links page. That page mainly deals with Northwest genealogical societies, but there is some overlap between the pages.

Pioneer Books

CCGS Pioneer Books

For genealogists who have ancestors who lived in Clark County the Pioneer books can be a valuable resource. They contain around 30,000 names of people with Clark County connections.

Clark County Pioneers A Centennial Salute, Rose Marie Harshman, 760 pp, published in 1989

Clark County Pioneers Through the Turn of the Century, Rose Marie Harshman, 911 pp, published in 1993

These books are the big, red books located on the top shelf of the south wall of the CCGS library. The first book is out of print, but a few copies of the second book are available for purchase.

Loose Leaf Copies of Pioneer Books

The Pioneer books are bulky and awkward so photocopying pages is difficult. There are loose-leaf editions of the two books in 3 ring binders on the shelf behind the librarian’s desk. Pages can be removed for photocopying, then returned to the binders. Note: these volumes may differ slightly from the shelf copies since they were made from the author’s manuscript.

CCGS Master Index Includes Pioneer Books

Names in the Pioneer books are included in the CCGS Master Index.

http://www.ccgs-wa.org/search_index.html

Enter in the source field either pioneerbk1 or pioneerbk2 and any other search criteria. You will get a list of matching names and page numbers. You can do this from home but you will then need to consult the books on the shelf at the library.

Pioneer Files, Sources for Pioneer Books

One limitation of the Pioneer books is that they do not list sources for the information contained therein. Researchers interested in taking the next step may want to consult the Pioneer Files. Pioneer Files contain some of the source material that were submitted to the Pioneer books author. They may contain additional information and the names of the submitters.

The Pioneer Files are in a locked , beige, two-drawer file cabinet in the center of the library. The key to the file cabinet is kept in the center drawer of the librarian's desk. We have had some Pioneer files go missing in the past, so their use by library patrons should be supervised. Check with the library director for guidance and the latest usage rules.

Project—Scanning and Indexing Pioneer Files

As insurance against the loss of material from the Pioneer Files, I’ve started a project to scan and index the Pioneer Files so they will be available in digital form (easy to back up.) If you are interested, check with me to get trained. Once this is done, the cabinet can remain locked. Patrons will view the files on CCGS library computers.

Project—Re-do Clark County Pioneer Books

A project is in the formative stage to re-do the Pioneer Books with expanded coverage. This will likely be a joint project with the Clark County Historical Society. If you are interested, let the library director know.

Bill Whalley