Reference Services
Information on accessing MHS library resources remotely, including personal assistance, digital collections, publications, subscription databases, and microforms.
Core details, official source pages, and recent changes for this award.
Information on accessing MHS library resources remotely, including personal assistance, digital collections, publications, subscription databases, and microforms.
Access virtual reference interviews via Zoom or live chat with Reader Services staff. Contact library@masshist.org to schedule appointments.
Information on locating vital records (birth, marriage, death) for ancestors in Massachusetts, with guidance for different time periods and locations.
FAQ page addressing issues with the ABIGAIL online catalog timing out or showing blank pages. Includes troubleshooting links and a form to submit reference questions.
FAQ answering how to determine if a property is on the MHS listing. Directs users to the Massachusetts Historical Commission and MACRIS.
Troubleshooting guide for browser access issues to the MHS online catalog, ABIGAIL. Provides steps to resolve "forbidden" messages.
Instructions on using online collection guides to request materials from the Massachusetts Historical Society, including ABIGAIL catalog and Portal1791.
Announcements page for Massachusetts History Day, featuring news on state funding and other updates.