FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject World Survey Archives and Libraries

Archives and Libraries Project for Underserved Countries
Project Leader: Danielle Task List: Task List Example: Albania Archives and Libraries Purpose: To create, reformat, and/or add content to every country Archives & Libraries wiki page.

Task List
Click here for the task list.

Instructions
Go go the Task List and choose a country to research.

Step 1.A. If Archives & Libraries Page Doesn't Exist
 Click on the country in the Task Bar to take you to that country's wiki page.

Click on the red "Archives & Libraries" link to create the page.

Paste in this code:

Civil Registration Offices
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 * How duplicate certificates are obtained has changed. These can no longer be issued from district registration offices.
 * All birth records from 1864 to 100 years ago have been digitized and are free to view and download at IrelandGenealogy.ie. Some of the later marriage and death records can also be downloaded from this site.
 * An index of Ireland Civil Registration -including births, 1864-1958, marriages, 1845-1958, and deaths, 1864-1958 - is available online at FamilySearch's (An index of Ireland civil registration including 1864-1958 births, 1845-1958 marriages, and 1864-1958 deaths, but excluding index records for Northern Ireland after its creation in 1922.)
 * The General Register Office, Northern Ireland (GRONI) provides an online service for searching and ordering civil registration records. To search the records online, you must register for an account.

Archives
Northern Ireland is divided into 11 districts for local government purposes. In Northern Ireland, local councils do not carry out the same range of functions as those in the rest of the United Kingdom. Their functions include planning, waste and recycling services, leisure and community services, building control and local economic and cultural development. Therefore, these districts do not manage archives and libraries. -
 * For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the Northern Ireland Archives and Libraries page.

Local libraries may have collections relating to families--newspaper clippings, donated family histories, published local histories, not ubiquitous but worth checking. The largest library in a district might serve some archive functions.

Register Offices
At ScotlandsPeople one can search the indexes and obtain a digital copy of the record for a small fee within minutes. However, sometimes additional help is available from local registrars. For example, proof of death and close family relationship can make more recent records available that would otherwise be restricted by privacy laws.

Civil Registration Offices
The General Register Office holds a central copy of all birth, marriage, and death registrations in England. These certificates can be ordered from their website (a login is required but it is free to register and search).

Sometimes research might be required to determine where a town or parish was in a former registration district, or even its current district. For a list of the historic and current registration districts and their parishes, see [Registration Districts in

Sometimes additional help is available from local registrars. For example, proof of death and close family relationship can make more recent records available. Visit or correspond with:

Step 1.B. If Archives & Libraries Page Already Exists
 Make sure the page has these 4 headings: 
 * == Archives ==
 * == Libraries ==
 * == Museums ==
 * == Record Offices ==

If these headings are not on the page, add them. Put every place under the relevant heading (if they are not already there) and in the correct format.
 * If there is any missing information for that place (i.e. address, email, telephone number, brief synopsis, etc.) add it.

If there are other headings already on the page, add their content under the most relevant heading (of the 4) and delete that heading. If there is any content not under a heading (such as an introduction), put it under the most relevant heading.</li> </ol>

Step 2: Research

 * Research every country to find relevant country archives, libraries, genelaogical museums, and record offices.
 * Check all websites on the page.
 * If the repository has a Facebook page either in the place of a website or in addition to, add it to the information using [URL Facebook]

Archives
Archives Portal Europe Include: name, address, telephone number, email, website, and brief synopsis (about goals and resources available) of each archive.
 * Note: include the actual name of the archive and the English version.
 * If there are many archives, it is fine to add subheadings to organize them (such as: national archives/regional archives/provincial archives, by county/region, etc.).

Example of how to add an archive: Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Arkivave (General Directorate of Archives) Rruga "Jordan Misja" Tirana, Albania Telephone: +355 4 4541798 Email: [mailto:dpa@albarchive.gov.al dpa@albarchive.gov.al] Website


 * The archives holds documents important to the nation's history and has an online catalog. The archives is a partner with World Digital Library.

Libraries
Include: name, address, telephone number, email, and website.
 * Note: include the actual name of the archive and the English version.
 * If there are many libraries, it is fine to add subheadings to organize them (such as: by county/region, etc.).

Example of how to add a library: Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë (National Library of Albania) Sheshi Skënderbej Tirana, Albania Telephone: +355 422 23 843 Website

Museums
Include: name, address, telephone number, email, website, and brief synopsis (about scope, purpose) of each museum.
 * Note: include the actual name of the archive and the English version.
 * If there are many museums, it is fine to add subheadings to organize them (such as: by county/region, by type, etc.).

Example of how to add a museum: Muzeu Historik Kombëtar (National Museum of History) Sheshi Skenderbej 7 Tirana, Albania Telephone: +35542223977 Email: [mailto:dorian.koci@mhk.gov.al dorian.koci@mhk.gov.al] Website


 * The museum aims to cultivate appreciation for Albanian history and for Albania in world history. The museum holds materials pertaining to the history and culture of Albania.

Record Offices
Include: name, address, telephone number, email, website, and brief synopsis (purpose, what they hold).
 * Note: include the actual name of the archive and the English version.
 * If there are many record offices, it is fine to add subheadings to organize them (such as: by county/region, etc.).

Example of how to add a record office: Public Record Office Unit 40A Spring Valley Industrial Estate Douglas, Isle of Man, IM2 2QS Telephone: +44 (0) 1624 693569 Email: [mailto:public.records@gov.im public.records@gov.im] Website


 * The Isle of Man Public Record Office preserves the records of the government. These records include those from the national and local governments and the courts.

Helpful Websites

 * www.google.com
 * www.wikipedia.org
 * www.lib-web.org (list of libraries in most countries in the world)
 * www.cyndislist.com (look in the "Libraries, Archives & Museums" category for each region)
 * www.lanic.utexas.edu (links to various archives in Central/South America - some links do not work but it is a good foundation to know what archives exist. Click on the country underneath "Country Resources")

Translating the Website
Because you are researching in countries around the world, oftentimes websites will be in another language. There are a few ways to get around this: <ul> When on the website, look at the top of the page for a button that will take you to the English version of the site (many international websites have this). This may look like a link that says "Other languages" or "English". It may look be a link that says the language the website is currently in. Or it may even be the British or United States flag (instead of a word). If you click on the link, it will either change the website to the English version or a dropdown will appear and you will then click on "English" to change it to that version.</li>
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After searching in Google to find the archive/library, look next to the link for the words "Translate this page". Google will translate the page for you when you click on the link.</li>
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When you are already on the page, right click on the mouse and click "Translate to English".</li>
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When already on the page, a popup may appear asking "Translate this page?"</li>
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