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I've compiled a 63 page digital book that is a comprehensive guide on where to go next when you can't find a record online. 
 
Released Summer 2025
Updated 20 May 2026
 
This guide is best for people who live in the U.S., but the ideas and strategies translate to other countries and research locations.
 
This guide contains 4 sections:
• Are you positive it’s not online?
• Finding and contacting repositories
• When you need to go in person
• Tools to help
 
This is a digital download in PDF form. 
 
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