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Photo of Yick Lung Jin Tailors, c1900, Vancouver, B.C. VPL 9498
Man standing in forrway of Yick Lung Jin Tailors in c1900

At VPL

The Vancouver Public Library owns a broad selection of handbooks that introduce genealogy and address basic questions about research strategies and techniques. While many items are oriented towards British and American research interests, these books often include a great deal of useful general information for beginners in genealogical research.

Connect directly to the Library Catalogue and see the wide range of titles available.

Cover Image for Research Guide to Chinese Genealogy

May Yan

Call Number
929.351 Y21r
Publication Year
2010
Cover Image for Tracing Your Family History

Stella Colwell

Call Number
929.1 C72t1
Publication Year
2007
Cover Image for Unpuzzling Your Past: The Best-Selling Basic Guide to Genealogy

Emily Anne Croom

Call Number
929.1 C94u3
Publication Year
2010

Online

The Internet also provides good introductory information for beginning genealogists.

A good introduction to the basic steps involved in genealogical research.

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