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Trove: Introduction to searching newspapers
Alexandra Miller andGaby Asenjo
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This session we will cover:• What is Trove• Why it is useful• Searching Trove• “Hands on” practice• Questions at the end
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What is Trove?• Searchable collection of information
about resources• Discovery service – 11 zones• Digital content repository (limited
after 1954 due to copyright)• Community of content partners and
users
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Why is Trove useful in family history research?
• Helps you find and use resources e.g. newspapers, gazettes, images
• Links directly to previously unsuspected or inaccessible details e.g. family notices, criminal proceedings
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Why is Trove useful in family history research?
• Provides clues to areas for further research, e.g. court records
• “Fleshes out” our knowledge of individual family members
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NewspapersNewspapers are organised by:• Title• Issue (date)• Page• Article *a single article can contain
multiple items, eg family notices
They can be searched or browsed
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Searching Newspapers• How you search depends on what
you are searching for• There are many ways to search
Trove and to refine your search• Don’t be afraid to experiment and
play
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Exercise sheet• Please work through the sheet with
me – don’t skip ahead• Put your hand up if you need help
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Searching tips• Broaden your search - Search beyond
specific place/state, or date• Be aware of name variants• Try sorting by date• Consider style and format of notices• Use variety of search strategies
including power search options
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Unsuccessful searchesMay be the result of:• Missing newspaper issues• Inaccurate reporting or no reporting• OCR issues, e.g. poor quality original
material
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Upcoming Trove WorkshopsImprove your Trove skills12th Apr 2017, 2pm - 2pmLearn about tags, lists and comments and how to correct text.More treasures from Trove4th May 2017, 10am - 11amIntroductory hands-on session for those who are just beginning to explore Trove.
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Any questions?State Library of QueenslandAsk Us07 3840 7810www.slq.qld.gov.au/services/ask-us
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