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Locations & Hours - SC Genealogical Society Library

224 Church Street
(in Downtown Branch Library)
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ( View Map)

Genealogical Collection: 831-427-7707 ext. 5794

About the SC Genealogical Society Library:

SC Genealogical Society Library

Books and other items at the Santa Cruz County Genealogical Society's Library are listed in the Santa Cruz Public Library's catalog. For more information about Santa Cruz County Genealogical Society, please visit their website: http://scgensoc.org/.

Here are answers to some frequently-asked questions regarding the Santa Cruz County Genealogical Society’s Library:

Mailing Address:

Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County
PO Box 72
Santa Cruz, CA 95063-0072

Is the Genealogy Library a branch of the Santa Cruz City-County Library System?

No. The Genealogy Library is housed within the Downtown Branch Library but its materials belong to the Santa Cruz County Genealogical Society. The project which involved adding the Genealogy Society materials to the SCPL catalog was a joint venture to help provide better access to genealogical material.

When is the Genealogy Library open to the public?

The library is available any time the Downtown Branch is open but is staffed by volunteers from the Society. The scheduled hours of the volunteers may vary from day to day but generally speaking, there should be a volunteer staffer on duty during the late morning and early afternoon Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with a volunteer in the evening on Mondays.

How can I tell a book is in the Genealogy Library?

In the Library Catalog, the call number of the book will begin with "Genesoc."

Can I request Genealogical Society Library books for pickup at other SCPL branches, just like I can with other books?

No. All material is for reference use only at the Genealogy Library.

Are there any online resources I can use for my research?

Yes. Funds donated by the Genealogical Society have been used to purchase access to the following databases available through SCPL's website:

Ancestry Library Edition [Available ONLY from inside the Library (any branch).]

Fold3 History & Genealogy Archives [Library card and PIN required for remote access]

HeritageQuest Online [Library card and PIN required for remote access]

New England Historic Genealogical Society [Available ONLY at the Downtown Branch Library]

I don't live in the area — can you help me find a copy of an obituary?

Yes. The Genealogical Society offers research assistance for people who are unable to visit the library. Send a SASE and check for $15 payable to GSSCC to: Research Coordinator, GSSCC, PO Box 72, Santa Cruz, CA 95063. This entitles you to one hour of research time which covers most obituary searches.

Last updated by teeterj on Aug. 14, 2012

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