The library has a multitude of resources; it’s not just books and scholarly journals. For example, if you want to delve into the past, Greenwood Library is the place to do it. The library has a collection of materials representing Longwood, Farmville, and Prince Edward County, and there are also many digital resources available to help with researching across the Commonwealth and the country. Below is an overview of those resources.
Special Collections and Archives:
Learn more about the collections housed within Greenwood Library by visiting our Special Collections and Archives website.
Featured Digital Resources:
Learn about your family history with our new Ancestry Library Edition database.
Search through popular historical newspapers including The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, New York Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer, and San Francisco Chronicle.
For other ancestral and historical information view our list of Primary Resource databases.
For more information on any of these resources contact your liaison librarian or archives staff.
Upcoming Event:
Finding Your Roots; Friday, July 27th; 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Join the Greenwood Library Archives staff, and Katie Derby, professional genealogist, for an opportunity to explore online genealogy databases available at the library. This workshop will allow participants to get hands-on experience conducting genealogy research. Participants may also bring 10 to 15 family photos or documents to get firsthand experience using scanners for digital preservation. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Questions? Contact Jamie Krogh kroghjl@longwood.edu or 434-395-2432, or Benedict Chatelainchatelainbg@longwood.edu or 434-395-2448.
(Event description pulled from library event website)
Article written by: Natalie Browning, Research Services Librarian