Answer to News Bank question: (I looked at this Tues 3/31) From the Daily Herald "Who's Who 3/27 mentions our very own Patrick Devitt library trustee who is also running for District 12 school board.
Answer to Heritage Quest: In the 1860 censue, (2) Abraham Lincolns are shown-it was easy to tell which the President was by his age, birthplace, and location (where registered-Springfield).
I explored the "Ancestry" database. I was able to find my father's record from the Federal Census record in 1930. It was interesting to see his family listed: mom, dad, brother, and sister. Very cool!
Ik'm not sure how to decide which databases are the most popular because there is something for all. I would imagine the Ancestry & Heritage sites are popular. Morning Star I've had numerous patrons ask about. The homework sites & general reference ones I'd imagine recieve steady traffic especially during the school year. As far as the automotive one, the most interesting thing I found was the list of recalls issued for a model/year. With all the computerized systems in cars these days, I wonder how many people still do their own repairs however if you were looking to purchase a car, this site would be helpful.
Overall, I find the Library's website beneficial-here at work & when I'm at home. There is a lot of info I've found to be helpful. i think we possibly need to publicize our services even more-perhaps a blurb in each newsletter (perhaps walking patrons through how a particular database works & what it offers) or perhaps we need a tutorial online to familiarize people with all we offer & make them comfortable using it.
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