If you’re working on your genealogy, be sure to put your name on the holds list for the following new books. In the meantime, look around the 929.1 section in the nonfiction area for many more genealogy resources.

“Big Book of Genealogy Lists” by Thomas Macentee (929.1 MacEntee) “Welcome to The Big Book of Genealogy Lists, your essential companion to navigating the world of historical documents and family records. Whether you’re a seasoned genealogist or someone just beginning to explore your family roots, you’ve likely encountered puzzling abbreviations, archaic terms, or unfamiliar spellings that can stall your progress. This book is designed to empower you with a convenient collection of reference lists that will transform your research from frustrating to fascinating.”

“Essential Skills for the Occasional Genealogist: Beyond-Beginner Genealogy Skills for Busy Family Historians” by Jennifer Patterson Dondero (929.1 Dondero). “In this book, professional genealogist, and chronic Occasional Genealogist, Jennifer Dondero shares her expertise to help hobbyist genealogists maximize their limited time and achieve meaningful research progress.”

Coming Soon: “German Genealogy: Finding the German Records” by Stephen Szabados. “Are you looking for your German ancestors? This book will lead you to their records in the old country. The author uses his experience to outline a simple and successful process.”

Coming Soon: “Family Tree Magazine.” The Family Tree magazine is being cataloged and processed and should be available soon. It is full of articles and genealogy resources to help you with your research.

Don’t forget, you can access Ancestry Library Edition on our public computers. Ancestry Library Edition enables you to search many historical records such as census, birth, death and marriage, as well as military and immigration records. If you already have an Ancestry account, you can log into your account on any of our public computers to access your individual content.

Be sure to check out the library’s Genealogy Club which meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

If you’d like to request these or any other titles, visit www.newulmlibrary.org and choose Library Catalog, or call the library at 507-359-8331. New Ulm Public Library is located at 17 North Broadway and is open from 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday.