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First Wednesday Tours

The Family History Subject Specialists offer tours of the Genealogy Centre and the J S Battye Library of West Australian History on the first Wednesday of each month from February through to November. Tours are aimed at beginners and highlight some of the key resources for family history in both collections. For details on how to book go to our SEaK Family History page.

Workshops

A range of family history workshops is available throughout the year. For details of forthcoming sessions go to SEaK Family History.

Ancestral Times

Getting the most from Ancestry library edition plus an introduction to the Times Digital Archive and British Newspapers 1600-1900. Includes a hands-on session.

Australian Joint Copying Project: what is it and where do I start?

Have you always wished you could get your hands on documents hidden away in archives in the UK? You may be surprised to learn that many of them are available on microfilm right here at the State Library. Records include documents relating to convicts, soldiers, early settlers and more.

Fantastic Websites for Family History

Take a look at some of our favourite family history websites from around the world.

Pathways to the Past: Family History for Beginners

Introducing family history resources available in the State Library and on the Internet.

Vital Records: how to find births, marriages and deaths

Overview of where to look for vital records in Australia, New Zealand and the UK and what they may provide. 

Well they didn't swim...

Ways to find your ancestor's arrival in Western Australia.

Other Workshops

For information on other sessions, including those run by the Battye Library, go to SEaK Learning.