Trove: Introduction to searching newspapers

Alexandra Miller andGaby Asenjo

This session we will cover:• What is Trove• Why it is useful• Searching Trove• “Hands on” practice• Questions at the end

What is Trove?• Searchable collection of information

about resources• Discovery service – 11 zones• Digital content repository (limited

after 1954 due to copyright)• Community of content partners and

users

Why is Trove useful in family history research?

• Helps you find and use resources e.g. newspapers, gazettes, images

• Links directly to previously unsuspected or inaccessible details e.g. family notices, criminal proceedings

Why is Trove useful in family history research?

• Provides clues to areas for further research, e.g. court records

• “Fleshes out” our knowledge of individual family members

NewspapersNewspapers are organised by:• Title• Issue (date)• Page• Article *a single article can contain

multiple items, eg family notices

They can be searched or browsed

Searching Newspapers• How you search depends on what

you are searching for• There are many ways to search

Trove and to refine your search• Don’t be afraid to experiment and

play

Exercise sheet• Please work through the sheet with

me – don’t skip ahead• Put your hand up if you need help

Searching tips• Broaden your search - Search beyond

specific place/state, or date• Be aware of name variants• Try sorting by date• Consider style and format of notices• Use variety of search strategies

including power search options

Unsuccessful searchesMay be the result of:• Missing newspaper issues• Inaccurate reporting or no reporting• OCR issues, e.g. poor quality original

material

Upcoming Trove WorkshopsImprove your Trove skills12th Apr 2017, 2pm - 2pmLearn about tags, lists and comments and how to correct text.More treasures from Trove4th May 2017, 10am - 11amIntroductory hands-on session for those who are just beginning to explore Trove.

Any questions?State Library of QueenslandAsk Us07 3840 7810www.slq.qld.gov.au/services/ask-us