Guidelines for Developing a Core Genealogy Collection 2007 Retired

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2007-06-01

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Reference and User Services Association (RUSA)

Abstract

These guidelines address services, collection development, personnel, access, preservation, and fiscal considerations for genealogy services. They are intended to assist those who desire to create a core genealogy collection and provide basic genealogy services in order to meet the above-mentioned responsibilities, the American Library Association‘s Library Bill of Rights, and the markedly increased public interest in genealogical research.

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Prepared in 1991, Revised 1999 and 2007. Approved by the RUSA Board of Directors June 2007. Retired August 2023.

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Guidelines, Genealogy

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