Library Resources

The Jackson County Genealogy Library houses the largest collection of genealogical books and resources in Southern Oregon. Over 16 thousand volumes cover all states. The library is especially rich in Jackson County and Oregon resources. If you are unable to visit our library in person, our research committee can assist you with your research for a moderate fee. For more information, follow this link to access and print the request form, Research Request Form.

To access our library catalog, follow this link, JCGL Catalog.

Additional Features of our Library Holdings

• Family histories
• Atlases and maps
• DAR Lineage books
• The Mayflower Descendant and all Mayflower Family Books
• New England Historical and Genealogical Register
• American State Papers
• Great Register of California 1890
• CD-Rom Collection
• Microfilm and microfiche readers and printers

Other Library Resources

• Seven patron computers with high-speed internet connection
• High-speed wireless internet access for notebook computers
• Access to genealogy subscription sites: Ancestry, Genealogy Bank,Heritage Quest, American Ancestors, World Vital Records, and Fold3
• Ability to order microfilm and microfiche from the Family History Library Catalog (www.familysearch.org/films) and then view them at JCGL when they arrive at the library

Please review the following files in Adobe Reader to help you make better use of our featured sites:

• Using the Website Menu at JCGL (Click on the orange baloon in the upper left corner of a slide to see the speaker's notes)
• What's New in Family Search