7/1/2008
By Lauren Gamber
Introducing the libbys: Family Tree Magazine's awards to recognize the assets of genealogical libraries across the country.
You've heard of the Oscars, the Emmys and the Tonys — maybe even the ADDYs, the Eddies and the Webbys. Isn't it about time the genealogy community got its own achievement award?
Family Tree Magazine would like to recognize libraries big and small for their contributions to our genealogical successes. This year, we're honoring 50 institutions with a special award called the Libby (short for “library”).
We're not singling out the “best,” as so many awards do, because the best library for any genealogist is the one that helps him or her beat a genealogical brick wall — and that could be any library in the country. Rather, we're highlighting some of the outstanding collections and resources available nationwide, based on a survey we sent to librarians.