In a message dated 8/17/05 9:41:39 AM, AnnBergelt@aol.com writes: > If you have a public library card, by all means, check your local > library's  > availability.   Even if you have to go into a branch facility to  access > Ancestry, it's well worth a trip! > I live in Bozeman, Montana, which has about 22,000 citizens, not including all those who attend the University here. Our LDS library does have Ancestry.com (thank goodness!! I can't afford it for myself) but the Public Library does not, and even if it did, our little library only has about ten computers available and they are all in use all the time! I have wondered about it because there is never a computer avail. But thank you for reminding us of the Public library option. We (as individuals) just need to call our public library and the local LDS library in our area to find out which, if either, offer this great service. Thanks to all the libraries who do help the public in this way. I have heard that Ancestry.com is not happy about it being accessed by so many of the public for the cost of one, but otherwise their services would not be available to those of us (families) who have both parents working and are supporting a family and cannot afford the luxury of Ancestry.com in our home, especially considering that parents of young ones like myself often do not have the time to get the most use out of a subscription. Yes, it is inconvenient to have to wait till our LDS library is open (they have limited hours) but at least I can get into Ancestry.com and I am grateful for that. I am also deeply grateful to all on this mailing list and others who take the time and effort to help those of us who are limited access to records and who live so very far away from our ancestor's residences! I do try to return the favor by helping those who are researching ancestors in the Bozeman, MT area. Family history researchers are such a kind bunch! Thanks to all, Donna in MT

I believe that libraries and other similar entities such as schools who share a database (for example, Ancestry.com) with multiple users pay a much higher price for the service than do individuals. I'm sure that the cost depends on the size of the institution using the database. Just another reason to support our libraries; and if there was ever a library worth supporting it is the Cincinnati main library. Fantastic genealogy resources there! Phyllis -----Original Message----- I have heard that Ancestry.com is not happy about it being accessed by so many of the public for the cost of one