Learn to utilize Ancestry’s databases beyond the “Search” page to improve your research results. Learn about their card catalog, lesser-known databases, and tips for deeper searching. Techniques learned are applicable to nearly all online repositories. Most (if not all) online collections have a “card catalog” or “collections” feature allowing you to see the specific databases they hold. Let’s explore!

We will cover the following topics:

• General search vs. card catalog search
• Getting more intentional with your research (research plans and searching)
• Explore the “Search” tab and learn about lesser-used functions for finding ancestors
• An examination of several search examples (live if the Internet is good, screenshots if not) showing the differences in results when being more intentional and methodical with searches.