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Navigating the Pennsylvania State Archives website, catalog, and online collections can be difficult, especially for those unfamiliar with the Archives’ collections. This presentation will provide an in-depth look at the State Archives catalog and online resources. It will cover how to search the catalog, interpret the results, and identify what is and is not accessible digitally online. The presentation will also cover basic search room policies and procedures and what researchers can expect when visiting the new facility.

Aaron McWilliams is head of the Public Services Section at the Pennsylvania State Archives. He is responsible for handling research inquiries at the Archives and frequently represents the agency at genealogical events. His areas of expertise include Pennsylvania state land records, Pennsylvania’s Revolutionary War militia, and genealogy. He has appeared on WITF’s Radio Smart Talk and contributed to both “Who Do You Think You Are?” and “Finding Your Roots.” Prior to joining the Pennsylvania State Archives, Aaron worked as a reference archivist at the Maryland State Archives and as a professional genealogist.