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--- module_9_family_history_ref-ex [2025/09/07 18:49] – michael.adams_sl.nsw.gov.au
+++ module_9_family_history_ref-ex [2026/02/25 23:16] (current) – [Records and referral] michelleh
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 ====What is family history?====
-Family history involves putting flesh on the skeleton that is produced by genealogy, and involves the study of the historical circumstances and geographical situation in which your ancestor lived. The idea of family history can have different personal meanings for different individuals.  This is a core area of public library service delivery.
+Family history involves putting flesh on the skeleton that is produced by genealogy and involves the study of the historical circumstances and geographical situation in which your ancestor lived. The idea of family history can have different personal meanings for different individuals.  This is a core area of public library service delivery.
 Many public libraries collect and make accessible family history resources.
-Empathy and sensitivity to a patrons personal needs are something that librarians should constantly have in the forefront of their minds when dealing with family historians.
+Empathy and sensitivity to a patron's personal needs are something that librarians should constantly have in the forefront of their minds when dealing with family historians.
 Be aware of cultural issues that may surround family history e.g. resources that may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material may need special mention and sometimes unexpected results may emerge.
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   * State electoral rolls
   * Probate registers and papers
-  * Coroners inquests
+  * Coroners' inquests
   * Railway records
   * Photographs