Ancestry.com Gets a New Look

Ancestry.com is the world's largest online resource for family history, with more than one million paying subscribers around the world as of December 2009.  

The Wisconsin Valley Library Service provides access to this database at all member library locations.   On April 13, 2011, Ancestry.com (Library Edition) will get a new search interface, with a clean and crisp design that improves the overall user experience.

Here are some of the improvements to watch for:
 Improved look and feel for a more intuitive user experience

 Location filters allow searching across adjacent counties

 Map filters

 Name filters with Soundex

 Type ahead features

 Improved country and state pages

 Browser Support
The new Ancestry Library Edition requires Internet Explorer version 7 or higher. In addition, Firefox version 3.x will also be fully supported.

Training and Technical Support
Watch for additional information about the new Ancestry Library Edition search interface, updated training materials, and new training webinars.