If you love getting genealogy books, but have limited shelf space, Genealogical Publishing has a wonderful solution. My GPC Library is a new subscription from Genealogical Publishing that allows you to read over 800 titles online – but that’s not all. The books are every word searchable, making it so much easier to find what you need, as well as finding the names of ancestors! There are two types of books in the collection – reference/how-to books, and abstracts of records, mostly from the early U.S. colonial era up to the Civil War ear. Genealogical Publishing advertises that they have the following growing number of titles:

Industry leading how to books and manuals – an unsurpassed collection of more than 140 of our best titles that you cannot find anywhere else
More than 375 genealogy books on colonial American families
Over 239 books on New England or Mayflower genealogy
Nearly 200 immigration titles covering Colonial America to about 1865
Native American guides and records
The best collection of titles on Royal and Noble genealogy
More than 90 titles on Irish and Scottish genealogy
Guidebooks for African American genealogy and records of families prior to 1870
Nearly 800 titles in all, and growing

You can read more about what is included in the subscription here. Some of the popular reference books that jumped out at me include:

Evidence Explained, 3rd edition by Elizabeth Shown Mills
DNA for Native American Genealogy by Roberta Estes
Tracing Your Irish Ancestors, 5th edition by John Grenham
How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records: A Genealogist’s Guide by Sunny Morton and Harold Henderson
Professional Genealogy Preparation, Practice, and Standards by Elizabeth Shown Mills
46 of the Genealogy at a Glance guides (from African American research to Ellis Island, Evernote, state specific, ethnic specific, and more). See the titles here.

Some examples of published genealogies and record abstracts books that are part of the MyGPC library include:

Adventurers of Purse and Person – Virginia by John Frederick Dorman
The Complete book of Emigrants 1700-1750 by Peter Wilson Coldham
Jamestown People to 1800 by Martha W. McCartney
The Compendium of American Genealogy by Frederick A. Virkus
Emigrants to Pennsylvania, 1641-1819
Roster of Soldiers from North Carolina in the American Revolution

Reasons to Love MyGPC Library

Here are some reasons Diana and I are excited about MyGPC:

Access to a Wide Range of Titles: The library includes 800 of the best titles in genealogy and family history, offering a rich resource for in-depth research.

Subscription Flexibility: The subscription setup allows for various durations, from three months to a year, providing flexibility for users to conduct extensive research within their timelines.

Digital Accessibility: Books in the library are accessible digitally, making it easier to carry and access a vast amount of resources without the physical burden. This feature is particularly appreciated by those who have limited space or prefer digital formats for easier search and access.

Search Functionality: The MyGPC library’s search engine allows users to search across all titles for specific names, places, or topics, offering a powerful tool to quickly find relevant information without having to manually search through each book.

Support for Authors: The platform offers protection for authors, ensuring that their work is not shared or copied without permission. This protection is important for encouraging more high-quality genealogical works.

Bookmarking and Note-Taking: The platform includes tools for bookmarking, note-taking, and highlighting, which enhance the research process by allowing users to mark important information and easily return to it later. The tool even makes citations!

Read Aloud Feature: For those who prefer or need audio assistance, the platform includes a read aloud feature, enabling users to listen to the content, which is especially helpful for visually impaired users or those who enjoy audiobooks.

Historical and Contextual Insights: The books provide not just data but also the context and insights from the authors, offering a richer understanding of ancestors’ lives and the times they lived in, which is not easily replicated by simple data searches online.

Exploring Community Connections: The library allows researchers to explore potential connections within their ancestors’ communities, which can be invaluable for breaking through research barriers or understanding the broader context of their ancestors’ lives.

Coupon Code for 15% off MyGPC

We want to share an exclusive coupon code with you for 15 % off the MyGPC subscription. The code is RLP15 and it expires March 17 at 11:59pm ET. We hope you’ll give it a try! Click here to subscribe.

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