A major genealogy database website has integrated its search results with Google Books. WorldVitalRecords.com’s addition of the fast-growing Google library project allows researchers to search millions of out of print books from libraries around the world to find valuable information about family members.

“We feel fortunate to be able to use Google’s technology and their investment in book scanning to bring genealogy and historical content to our customers. With plans to scan millions of volumes, this is one of the greatest online genealogy research tools ever created,” said Paul Allen, CEO, WorldVitalRecords.com.

Each Google book is free to access if it is public domain content, out of copyright, or if the publisher or shareholder has given permission for the book to be accessible for free. These online books are downloadable and can be saved, and printed as a PDF file. All of the books came from publishers and libraries.

“There are millions of public domain books that are extremely valuable and rare. Many of these books are extremely valuable to genealogists because of their historical personal data. They are not just English books. They are books from all over the world. We are including them in our global search results at WorldvitalRecords.com. We consider this a huge edition to our online collection,” Lifferth said.

Each online book contains a section that lists bibliographic information, such as the title, author, subject and publication. Full text of some of the books is available at WorldVitalRecords.com. Other searches contain links that the user can click on to buy or borrow the book. Many individuals have tried out the search and have discovered links to their past through these Google books.

WorldVitalRecords.com says it’s constantly looking for solutions to help its members connect with their families using the best research tools. So far, the site boasts that it has 100 million names in its database, and that it’s adding new data everyday. It also offers international record databases and references to top genealogical resources, as well as family history blogs, podcasts, videocasts, Webinars, expert advice, and training. The website offers several subscription options starting at $29.95.