Northland Public Library parnters with North Hills Genealogisits to offer an”After Hours Genealogy Lock-in.” Their event will be held on Friday, May 13 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. The evening of hands-on research requires general computer skills since people will search for their ancestors using online databases, including Ancestry Library Edition, Heritage Quest Online, and others. Research volunteers will be on hand to help. Participants are asked to bring a flash drive to save copies of documents and information they may find.
Webinar
Want to learn more about genealogy? WebJunction is offering the following webinar on May 19th:
Genealogy Essentials: Helping Patrons to Search for Family Roots
Thursday, May 19, 2016 ♦ 3 pm Eastern -1 hour – Register
The advent of the Internet liberated genealogy research. With the resulting ease of access, individual genealogy exploration has blossomed. However, many people pay for research services, not realizing that they can go to their public library for free, reliable tools and assistance. This webinar will teach library staff how to assist patrons with genealogical questions, using FamilySearch.org, a leading genealogy resource. Learn the reference skills necessary to determine a patron’s research experience and reveal the problem to be solved. Learn how to orient patrons to available resources and introduce them to the principles of finding a record for a known ancestor. Become a better guide to your patron researchers and help them to connect successfully with the details and stories of their ancestry. Presented by: James Ison, FamilySearch.org