DearMYRTLE - Reader's Reply: OCLC for Genealogists

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Reader's Reply: OCLC for Genealogists
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[Note: this just in from OCLC Product Manager, Deb Bendig. All inquires should be addressed to her at: dbendig@oclc.org Thank-you Deb for continuing the discussion. ]

From: dbendig@oclc.org
DearMYRTLE,
You may find this web site useful: <http://www.oclc.org/worldcat/genealogy/default.htm> This includes a description of how OCLC's WorldCat database can help in your research, and a tutorial on how to use it for genealogical research.

In addition, much of the WorldCat catalog is also available through search engines such as Google and Yahoo!. See <http://www.oclc.org/worldcat/open/default.htm> for more information.

Deb Bendig
Product Manager, FirstSearch WorldCat
OCLC Online Computer Library Center
6565 Frantz Rd.
Dublin, OH 43017
Email: dbendig@oclc.org
Phone: 1-800-848-5878, ext. 5084
or 1-614-761-5084
Fax: 1-614-718-7433