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Online Subscription Databases
Available for use within the Indiana State Library ONLY

• AncestryPlus:  Access to hundreds of databases including indexes and images to US Federal Census records.

• FirstSearch: Allowing access to numerous databases, and a comprehensive catalog of libraries in the United States.

• HeritageQuest:  Allows access to hundreds of full-text books and other sources.

• New England Ancestors.org:   New England Historic Genealogical Society databases.

Access to Archival Databases (AAD) This database is a part of the National Archives & Records Administration online collection. There are over 85 million historic electronic records available that have been created by the U.S. federal government, and donated historical materials. The records identify specific persons, geographic areas, organizations, and dates. The records cover a wide variety of civilian and military functions and have many genealogical, social, political, and economic research uses. 

• Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet A collection of Genealogical sites and resources.

• Family Search Produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints. Sources include: Ancestry Files, 1880 Census, International Genealogical Index, Pedigree Resource File, U.S. Social Security Death Index, Vital Records Index, Searchable Family History Web Site, and Family History Library Catalog.

• National Archives & Records Administration Genealogy Page

• Social Security Death Index  The Social Security Administration began keeping records in 1936.

• Roots Television

• RootsWeb.com Vast array of genealogy resources and tools such as: search engines, databases, mailing lists, message boards, and family trees.

• USGenWeb Project Designed to provide free access to genealogy material in all counties in every state. 

• WorldGenWeb Project  A non-profit, volunteer based organization dedicated to providing genealogical and historical records and resources for world-wide access.

• Reference & Research Assistance
• Online Databases
• Inspire - Indiana's Virtual Library
• Online Exhibits
• The VINE (Vital Information Exchange)

More Online Services »

1. Obtain a Library Card
2. Research My Family's History
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4. Access Indiana's Virtual Library
5. Take a Tour of the State Library
6. Find Resources for the Visually Impaired
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8. Find Statistics about Indiana