How Do I
Biography & Genealogy
- Research Databases
Find information on people and your ancestors with our online subscription databases.
- Library Collection Help
How to use the catalog and find material.
- Research Requests
Certain records can be searched and copied for you by Pennsylvania Department staff.
- Birth & Death Records
Information about how and where to get Birth & Death records and Pennsylvania records.
- Pittsburgh Maps
These historic online maps will help you locate lots, streets and neighborhoods in towns in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
- 1940 Census
Overviews and helpful use tips.
- Genealogy Resources
"How to Do Genealogy", use our collection, or request that the Pennsylvania Department do research for you.
- Genealogy Web Resources
Find additional resources online.
- Biography Resources
Collections of biographies on the web.
- Notable Pittsburghers
Learn about the famous and infamous.
Research Help
Come into the Pennsylvania Department of the Main Library in Oakland for help on researching your ancestors.
