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The Genealogy Section of the Hastings Central Library is available to all library users during normal library hours. The resources are free to be used on a self help basis.
Family History Research at Hastings LibraryThe Genealogy Section upstairs in Hastings Library has a wide range of resources for researching your family history. Need help? Not sure where to start? Ask at the Reference Desk. We will show you our resources and suggest where to search next. |
FINDSearch multiple catalogues and digital collectionsSimplifying your research, FIND allows you to search multiple catalogues and digital collections simultaneously at http://find.natlib.govt.nz No need to be registered to search. You can become a registered user. This will enable you to tag and comment on collection items, as well as save favourite items or searches. If you don't find results, try searching the relevant database separately. |
Microfilm and Microfiche Readers2 Microfilm and 6 Microfiche Readers are available upstairs in Hastings Library. There are 2 Canon 800 Microfilm Readers with the following services: |
Introduction to Life WritingHastings War Memorial Library Friday 10 September 10.30am Learn some basic life writing skills and record your memories for your family. I remember when....we rode our horses to school, making butter, special friends, our first car.... Date:
Friday, September 10, 2010 - 10:30am - 11:30am
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Shipping Records & Passenger ListsShipping records and passenger lists are found in many different records. Listed here are just some of the resources available. |
Genealogy Collection & MicroformsThe Genealogy Collection is located upstairs at Hastings Library and includes:
Available on our Research Computers (free) are:
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Genealogy WebsitesSome of our favourite family history websites for:
Featured website: Have you tried searching for your ancestors on the New Zealand Electronic Text Centre? Search thousands of texts simultaneously, including The Cyclopedia of New Zealand: |
New Zealand Society of GenealogistsThe Hawke's Bay branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists has resources to assist with your local family history research. Hawke's Bay Biographical Index A unique collection of local records - searches on surnames undertaken, and directions to sources given to follow up.
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