1. MAIN Digital Services Committee
Intro to My Heritage
MAIN Digital Services Committee

2. Why patrons may want to use this database?
MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind in the world. It includes billions of historical documents from over 48 countries!
Why patrons may want to use this database?
They may be a NEWBIE looking for somewhere to start
Genealogy is popular, going to the library for help is a no-brainer
They may a seasoned researcher looking for new sources
It’s free at the Library
Searchable from home (Whereas Ancestry is not)
They may want some follow-through after getting their DNA results back
MyHeritage does offer DNA services but not through the Library Edition

3. Genealogy is all about the content
MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind in the world. It includes billions of historical documents from over 48 countries!
Genealogy is all about the content
Lots of content here!
Some content is unique to MyHeritage
Some content is from other genealogy sites
Most of the document images are excellent.

4. Genealogy is all about the content
MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind in the world. It includes billions of historical documents from over 48 countries!
Genealogy is all about the content
Lots of content here!
But first… Let’s login
Login works automatically from member library websites
Logins from home require library cards
and pin numbers.

5. How to Search… - Start with a simple Surname Search
Then add searching variables to refine results
Events
Date Ranges
Exact Search
With Translations
* Hit the “Exact” button !!

6. How to Search… - Search by Category
- Order suggests highlighted content
Search by Location
Useful for when you want to refine your search

7. Billions of Records!
What are they?
Too many to list
You Must Browse!!

8. The beauty of the database are the Primary Source Images !
MyHeritage Library Edition is one of the largest, most internationally diverse genealogy databases of its kind in the world. It includes billions of historical documents from over 48 countries!
Images
Vs.
No Images
The beauty of the database are the Primary Source Images !

9. Other Features…. Related Content… The initial search produced this…
My Heritage will also provide these

10. Other tips & tidbits…
Manifest Records and other records are easily saved using the “Saved As” button.
Other sites prohibit saving or make it cumbersome to do so
Search engines cover the entire area not just surnames & keywords
For example, on ship manifests, search engines will find all names, not just passengers
Photos search can reveal photos and documents uploaded by other users
Unfortunately, the “contact member,” feature is turned off in the library edition
Some Family Trees and other sources will link out to other genealogy sites, like Family History Search and Geni World Family
Certain select “free” Info is often share amongst different platform in order to boost total holdings. Much of MyHeritage’s resources are not unique to the site.