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:FIBIS, in association with the British Library, have published the Third Edition of this invaluable guide to the India Office Records (held at the British Library). This is the bible for all who are researching ancestors in British India and South Asia. Available from the [http://shopwww.new.fibis.org/products-page/2-fibis-books.htm -and-publications/fibis-research-guides FIBIS Shop]

:Planning your first visit to the British Library? This very practical booklet contains two articles which will reduce stress and possible frustration when beginning research using the India Office Records at the British Library in London. Lawrie Butler was the former [http://www.new.fibis.org/research.htm FIBIS Research Officer] and his helpfully illustrated article "Hints on research in the India Office Records at the British Library Asian and African Studies reading room" carefully sets out what can be accomplished before visiting the library, how to gain admission to the library, and what to do once you enter the reading room in order to obtain maximum results. Elaine MacGregor's article "First visits to the OIOC by a 'newbie'" is a useful case study recounting her experience of using the reading room. Both articles were previously published in the [[FIBIS Journal]]. Available from the [http://www.shopnew.fibis.org/products-page/2-fibis-books.htm -and-publications/fibis-fact-files FIBIS Shop] or the FIBIS representative in Australia, Sylvia Murphy (refer [http://www.new.fibis.org/committee.htm contact FIBIS CommitteeContacts]).

The British Library can be contacted via the means below. The Library will provide a limited research service and can supply copies of records and documents, particularly, if you have the reference of an item you would like and cannot visit - charges apply. When obtaining copies on CD, please check what format they will be in so that you can make sure you will be able to view them. [[APAC]] also hold a list of professional researchers familiar with the collections. Please, however, note that, as mentioned above, FIBIS can provide research assistance and copies of documents for [http://www.new.fibis.org/membership.htm FIBIS members] unable to visit the Library. Some India Office records from the British Library, including all the ecclesiastical records, are available on [[LDS]] microfilms - refer [[IGI]] for links to the LDS Library catalogue and [[Family History Centres]] for information about ordering microfilms or using the [[LDS]] photocopy service.