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Presentation: My China Roots

An SFPL Resource for Chinese Genealogy
Wednesday, 8/21/2024
1:00 - 2:30
Virtual Library

United States

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With over 5 million records of Chinese ancestors and more added each week, My China Roots is the leading database for researching Chinese immigrant ancestors. Clotilde Yap, the Global Collections Manager at My China Roots, will show you what you need to get started and what unique resources are available on the database to support your search.

My China Roots Library Edition is available for free to all SFPL cardholders via the library's website. To access My China Roots, select "My China Roots" under Articles & Databases and log in with your SFPL library card number and PIN. Alternatively, visit any SFPL branch in person, then go to www.mychinarootslibrary.com to gain unlimited access to the collections. 

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This program is sponsored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library.

Attending Programs

All programs are drop-in (no registration necessary) unless otherwise noted. All SFPL locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations (such as ASL), call (415) 557-4557 or contact accessibility@sfpl.org. Requesting at least 3 business days in advance will help ensure availability.

This program will be conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Notice: This event may be filmed or photographed. By participating in this event, you consent to have your likeness used for the Library’s archival purposes and promotional materials. If you do not want to be photographed, please inform a staff person or the photographer. A sticker will be provided to help identify you so that we can avoid capturing your image.

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This program uses a third-party website link. By clicking on the third-party website link, you will leave SFPL's website and enter a website not operated by SFPL. This service may collect personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, and password. This service will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each third-party website or service that you visit or use, including those third parties with whom you interact through our Library services. For more information about these third-party links, please see the section of SFPL’s Privacy Policy describing Links to Other Sites.

The views and opinions expressed in programs presented by groups unaffiliated with SFPL do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SFPL or the City.