There are key resources that form the backbone of any family history research, such as: Staff in the reading room can help you get started but cannot do your research for you.You'll find lots of resources including microfilm and electronic resources. Visit the Newspapers and Family History zone of the Library's Main Reading Room to get started.Identify the gaps and decide what you want to look for first. Organise the information into a chart like this one.Talk to relatives, collect documents, photographs and records. Spend time gathering all of your family information together.Become a Friend of the National Library.National Library of Australia Publishing.
