My GPC Library
New From Genealogical Publishing Company & Clearfield Company
Access the GPC eBook Library at your convenience with our new subscription platform
Subscription FAQ
What do books offer that I cannot get from big data sites?
For the life of this country, books have been the preferred way to capture its history. Unlike a database, a book takes on the character and personality of the author and the people memorialized in its pages. Our experts give you advice based on their experiences, not on algorithms. With our subscription, we have joined our books with the tools to give you the most value from their content.
Are you saying I can search all 800 books at one time and even search for a name?
Yes, the great advantage of the new site is the ability to do global searches. You will see the titles that contain the search terms along with the number of hits. When you highlight a title, you will see the hits along with a few words to add context.
You can do a general name search:
Or, a Boolean search for an exact match only:
Clicking on your chosen result will take you right to the page:
Can I copy, paste, and print?
Of course, you can do those things. To respect our authors, we have placed limits on how much of any book you can print before asking us for permission.
For Librarians
There are two types of books in My GPC Library:
- Books of records focusing on Colonial America to about the Civil War
- The undisputed best and most comprehensive collection of How-To and Guide Books
Together, your patrons can use our titles to find their early ancestors while having the Guide Books to direct them in their work.
What we can put together for you really depends on how you want to use the books.
Consider what best serves your patrons:
- Will you and your staff use the platform to assist patrons?
- Will some of your patrons come to the library to do their research?
- Will in-library patrons want to borrow eBooks to work from home?
- Will most of your patrons only want to use remote connections?
The options are not mutually exclusive. They can work well together. At the library, you could have both versions active. In addition, you can have the remote version available with 24/7 internet access through the library’s IP connection(s). (Remote Access for your patrons will be authenticated using a library IP address.)
Pricing is based on your estimated number of patrons who are doing genealogical research along with how you choose to make the platform available.
Are you ready to schedule a video demonstration?
Email website@genealogical.com. Include a few dates that work for you. On the call I can show you how the platform works and answer your questions. Please allow an hour since there will likely be a lot to cover.
I look forward to working with you to see if our offerings will fit your needs.
