Virtual Fun

This session was a fun one as well. Previously, I had spent some time looking at many of the databases since I filled out the ResearchPro survey just a couple weeks ago. I honestly didn't think there really was a restaurant called Juan More Taco, but I'll have to look up Fremont, CA and find out where it's at--my son just moved to CA and maybe we'll check it out! I was also familiar with the HeritageQuest resource because my husband has been doing some research and has used it quite extensively. This time I looked up my grandparents (I had to go into the 1920 census) and found them on the 56th Precinct listing. At the time, it showed my grandparents had eight children, and my mother was 7 years old (they eventually had 14 kids!). I knew my grandfather was from Italy, but he was listed as not being able to read or write. I will go back and look for my father's family and since he was adopted, it will be interesting to see what I can find out.

I really enjoyed digging deeper into our library resources and thanks for having us do just that! For example, I wasn't even aware of the newsletter email function for "good reads in your inbox" and am truly impressed by all our website has to offer. I especially liked the favorite author list and will be requesting books in this way. I know I will definitely be using our website more and it will also help with assisting patrons. I am almost embarrassed that I wasn't aware of some of these things! :( I will be definitely using our web site and resources more!