(Atlantic, Iowa) – Jeffrey Kiley, Co-Founder and COO of Advantage Archives, will be at the Atlantic Public Library on Thursday, March 23 beginning at 1 pm. Kiley will demonstrate how to access and use Advantage. Jeff has a passion for history contained in the pages of old newspapers.

Advantage Archives is a business located in Cedar Rapids which serves communities across the nation. Their purpose is to digitize newspapers and other historical documents to make them accessible free online to anyone, anytime, from anywhere. Services are used by interested individuals, State & Local Governments, Libraries & Historical Societies, Newspaper Publishers, Educational Institutions, State Historical Societies, Manufacturers, Legal Professionals, and many more.

An interest in history, genealogy, past community events can be extended through Advantage. It might even settle a family disagreement about a date or event. It could be entertaining to read newspapers from the past as writing styles have changed a great deal.

Most libraries offer a link to this or similar service. Check their websites. The Atlantic Public Library offers it under Genealogy. Find information in the earliest newspaper such as Atlantic News Telegraph, 1870 to 1879.

This presentation is sponsored by Cass County Genealogical Society. There is no fee and everyone is welcome. Bring your laptop or phone to follow along.