Nelson Public Libraries have historical resources which are useful for genealogists, plus guides to genealogical research in the general non-fiction collection. The Library also produces Bloodline, a listing of local and relevant national organisations and online services which have resources for family historians. Resources are listed by organisation and by type of information (e.g. wills, passenger lists). Note: The Library does not have a specialist genealogy collection, or offer specialist genealogy services.
Resources for researching whakapapa are listed on their Māori Research pages.