Within the next 10 years, genealogy is expected to change significantly due to increased digitization of records and a shifting audience. More records will become available online, allowing access from any device at any time. New collaborative software will be developed for online research. Younger genealogists will have different interests than traditional researchers, such as focusing on individual stories rather than complete family trees. Libraries will transition entirely to digital formats within 10 years. Societies and individuals will play a role in making local records and histories publicly available online.