Other Organization--My System Part 3
Books:
I am in the
process of putting my library of genealogy and family history books in a
spreadsheet document. This allows me to
keep track of books I have, because yes I have purchased the same book twice,
and it allows me to keep a “copy and paste” citation for each book. A spreadsheet gives me the option to use
labels, so when I am researching I can search my document for labels and come
up with all of the books that will help me with my project.
I also have a wish list of books. When I attend a class, institution or am
reading online and I find a book I wish I had, I add the title and citation to
my wish list. This allows me to keep in
one place books that I am interested in and if I have a few extra pennies, I
can order these books. In the past I
have emailed my wish list to my family members for Christmas ideas! Once I purchase or receive a book, I copy and
paste the citation in my library spread sheet.
Heirlooms:
Finally, I have started but I have not completed an
“Heirloom” spread sheet. This is a list
of heirlooms and which family members have the heirlooms in their
possession. If I have the family
heirloom in my possession, I list where it is located in my home. In addition to a brief description of the
item I include any authentication and stories of the item and where I heard the
story. Finally, I would like to add a
digital photograph of each item to the folder with the spreadsheet so there is
at least a picture of the item.
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