The latest version of Discovery (prototype) was released today at http://beta.discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk TNA has sent the following notice to the Society of Genealogists "We have been working hard on this for many months, adding over 10 million record descriptions previously stored in a variety of different sources within the National Register of Archives (NRA), Access to Archives (A2A) and the Manorial Documents Register (MDR) so that they are all now searchable within a single online catalogue. See the Finding Archives for information: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/finding-archives.htm. Some things to note: In order to add this new functionality, we have made some changes to how searching works; you will find that the search engine behaves differently and it may take a bit of time to get used to it. But you should be able to find what you would have found before (and of course lots more!). If you experience difficulties using the new search please let me know. Use the 2 tick boxes under the main search box to quickly narrow your search only to records held by The National Archives and / or only records available for download. Advanced search options have been significantly updated. For example, you can search for a specified date or a date range in the formats yyyy, mmyyyy or ddmmyyyy. 'Search within' has been replaced by 'Find any reference' which enables you to search within up to 3 references (not just National Archives' ones). You can limit your search to only closed or retained records (currently you search for both). 'Exclude title' enables you to search for a specified term in all catalogue fields other than the document's title (for example it's longer 'description'). You can also use advanced search to search only for records held by The National Archives, only for records held by (all) repositories other than The National Archives, or only for records held by any other (named) repository. The latest version has a new home screen and now includes a separate archive/repository search (ARCHON). There is also a new image viewer which forms part of the details page where there are images to be displayed (rather than just downloaded) - the images are still obscured for external users and subscribers but onsite you will be able to view the images. We have also made further changes to the export based on your feedback. This is beta and some features may be missing or not work fully. However, there should be enough features and functionality for you to experience the new service. Please send (via the Discovery mailbox) any comments and feedback. " The Society of Genealogists encourages members to look at the beta test site and give comment and feedback .This is your opportunity to make Discovery work for you Else Churchill Society of Genealogists direct phone 020 7702 5488 visit the Society of Genealogists' Website <http://www.sog.org.uk/> www.sog.org.uk WOULD YOU LIKE ADVICE ON YOUR FAMILY HISTORY? >From beginners onwards: all queries and problems welcomed. Phone our dedicated family history advice line on 020 7490 8911 Thursdays 6pm - 7.45 pm; Saturdays 11 am - 1pm and 2pm - 4 pm The Society also runs regular one-to-one advice half hour advice sessions with experts at the Society's library on alternate Saturdays from 2pm. Telephone the library direct on 020 7702 5485 to book an advice session or library tour. This email and any attachments are confidential and intended for the addressee only. You must not use, disclose, reproduce, copy or distribute the contents of this communication unless explicitly permitted to do so. If you have received this in error, please contact the sender and then delete this email from your system without further distribution or use. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message and attachments that do not relate to the official business of The Society of Genealogists are neither given nor endorsed by it. Registered Charity No. 233701. Company limited by guarantee. Registered No. 115703. Registered office as above