This presentation provides librarians with an overview of how to help genealogists in their research. It discusses that genealogists can be intimidating for librarians due to the open-ended nature of their questions. However, the presentation provides tips for librarians to gain a basic understanding of genealogical sources and processes. It also offers guidance on how to structure reference interviews to best assist genealogists and identify the resources needed to answer their questions. Finally, the presentation provides ideas for programming that libraries can offer to attract and instruct genealogists in using available research materials and tools.
This talk was presented at the RUSA Genealogy Preconference at ALA in Chicago on June 23, 2017 by Nicole Wedemeyer Miller, Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Illinois.
This document provides an overview of the genealogical records and services available through Ancestry.com. It describes Ancestry.com as a for-profit company that offers over 30,000 genealogical databases including census, military, immigration, and vital records. It also lists some of the key record collections and features available, such as family trees, charts, learning resources, and search capabilities. The document notes that Ancestry.com has over 12 billion records and 2 million subscribers but is retiring some products in 2014. It highlights strategies for effective searching and differences between Ancestry.com and the Ancestry Library Edition.
Top Genealogy Websites for the 21st CenturyGenealogyBank
Discover the top genealogy websites for family history research in this "Top Genealogy Websites for the 21st Century" PowerPoint deck.
This slide presentation lists many modern genealogy research websites that offer ample genealogical resources you can use to uncover and store information about your family tree online.
The genealogy website PPT presentation was delivered by Tom Kemp of GenealogyBank.com at the 2013 Family History Expo conference in St. George, Utah.
This document provides tips for researching family history, including starting with immediate family by collecting documents and interviewing relatives, creating family group sheets, using census records, church records, cemetery records, and resources available at the local historical society library and online. The key steps are to gather primary sources like birth, death, and marriage certificates and records from census, churches, and cemeteries to build an accurate family tree.
This presentation provides the basic fundamentals to begin researching African American lines; including understanding the records and resources that are available, where to begin, and tips on combating the challenges of researching African Americans.
This document provides an overview of genealogy research and resources. It defines key genealogy terms like ancestors and descendants. It discusses common motivations for researching family history like learning about medical conditions or validating family stories. The document outlines the basic steps of genealogy research including starting with what is known and collecting records like birth, marriage, death, census, and military documents. It describes popular genealogy software programs and recommends free online sources like Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest, Rootsweb, WorldGenWeb, FamilySearch.org and local archives. The document emphasizes properly sourcing all information and considering the reliability of online data.
This talk was presented at the RUSA Genealogy Preconference at ALA in Chicago on June 23, 2017 by Nicole Wedemeyer Miller, Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Illinois.
This document provides an overview of the genealogical records and services available through Ancestry.com. It describes Ancestry.com as a for-profit company that offers over 30,000 genealogical databases including census, military, immigration, and vital records. It also lists some of the key record collections and features available, such as family trees, charts, learning resources, and search capabilities. The document notes that Ancestry.com has over 12 billion records and 2 million subscribers but is retiring some products in 2014. It highlights strategies for effective searching and differences between Ancestry.com and the Ancestry Library Edition.
Top Genealogy Websites for the 21st CenturyGenealogyBank
Discover the top genealogy websites for family history research in this "Top Genealogy Websites for the 21st Century" PowerPoint deck.
This slide presentation lists many modern genealogy research websites that offer ample genealogical resources you can use to uncover and store information about your family tree online.
The genealogy website PPT presentation was delivered by Tom Kemp of GenealogyBank.com at the 2013 Family History Expo conference in St. George, Utah.
This document provides tips for researching family history, including starting with immediate family by collecting documents and interviewing relatives, creating family group sheets, using census records, church records, cemetery records, and resources available at the local historical society library and online. The key steps are to gather primary sources like birth, death, and marriage certificates and records from census, churches, and cemeteries to build an accurate family tree.
This presentation provides the basic fundamentals to begin researching African American lines; including understanding the records and resources that are available, where to begin, and tips on combating the challenges of researching African Americans.
This document provides an overview of genealogy research and resources. It defines key genealogy terms like ancestors and descendants. It discusses common motivations for researching family history like learning about medical conditions or validating family stories. The document outlines the basic steps of genealogy research including starting with what is known and collecting records like birth, marriage, death, census, and military documents. It describes popular genealogy software programs and recommends free online sources like Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest, Rootsweb, WorldGenWeb, FamilySearch.org and local archives. The document emphasizes properly sourcing all information and considering the reliability of online data.
This document provides instructions for beginners on how to start researching genealogy and family history. It outlines steps like writing down known family information, speaking to relatives to gather more details, and searching public records and websites. Tips are included on what information to record like full names, dates, and locations. The document cautions against relying on unverified information and encourages setting aside weekly time for research. Resources mentioned include free websites, the FamilySearch Family Tree, libraries, and Family History Centers.
This document provides guidance for librarians assisting genealogy researchers. It discusses different types of genealogists and questions they may have. It recommends understanding a researcher's skill level and goals. The document also lists important genealogy resources like vital records, census data, maps, and newspapers that librarians can direct researchers to. It emphasizes getting to the core of a researcher's question and not being distracted by unrelated details. Overall, the document aims to help librarians effectively assist genealogy researchers.
The document summarizes resources and services available from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). It describes eligibility requirements including blindness, low vision, physical disabilities, and reading disabilities. It outlines specialized formats including Braille, audiobooks, and large print available through the National Library Service and how to apply for and access these materials through mail or digital download. The document provides an overview of the history of services for the blind and details additional assistive technologies and related organizations that complement TBBC resources.
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Garcia-Febo: Serving Spanish Speakers in the Library WorkshopALATechSource
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This document provides an overview of genealogy research methods. It discusses where interest in genealogy originated, how to get started with research, common information sources, best practices for recording research findings, pedigree charts, family group records, research logs, and genealogy resources available through the Tewksbury Public Library.
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This document provides an overview of a presentation about information literacy and the Chronicling America historic newspaper database. It introduces information literacy and its importance, discusses how to evaluate information sources using the CRAP test, and demonstrates how to search Chronicling America to access digitized historical newspapers. The presentation notes how newspapers provide important historical context but also reflects the biases and perspectives of their time. It emphasizes the need to consider both the credibility and context of information sources.
Building Great Programs for Seniors: May 2017ALATechSource
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Building Great Programs for Seniors: Presenter Ideas Outline (May 2017)ALATechSource
The document provides many ideas for programming and services targeted towards seniors at libraries. It suggests offering no-fines policies, repeat popular events, early seating, and technology help. Specific program ideas include a coffee bar and puzzle area, intergenerational and decade-themed events, genealogy and writing workshops, health and fitness programs, and more. The document emphasizes creating easy, low-cost opportunities to engage seniors through social activities, education, resources and assistance.
This document provides an agenda and instructions for an alternate class assignment covering works cited pages, information literacy videos on library resources and internet credibility, and a quiz. It includes links to two YouTube videos, instructions on preparing for the library by clarifying research topics and categories, an example of a properly formatted works cited page, and homework assignments to read chapters of Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban and take related quizzes.
The document analyzes the character Amy Farrah Fowler from the TV show "The Big Bang Theory". It argues that the character essentializes femininity and portrays women in STEM as "other". Amy is shown fulfilling a secret desire for traditional womanhood despite her scientific career. This reinforces cultural ideas that women who engage in technology and science are unfeminine. The character fails to resolve the perceived schism between femininity and STEM interests, and instead helps normalize their separation.
The document provides information about resources and services from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). It outlines eligibility criteria for services including blindness, low vision, physical disabilities, and reading disabilities. It describes available formats including braille, audiobooks, large print, and digital machines. The TBBC loans special format materials by mail or download and helps eligible patrons access the National Library Service catalog.
This document provides an overview of genealogy resources and updates from various sources. Key points include: Dublin directories from 1636-1900 are now searchable on Origins.net; The Genealogist has added marriage records for Worcestershire totaling over 94,000 individuals; FindmyPast has added over 8 million death records totaling over 21 million. Tips are provided for searching the new British Newspaper collection on FindmyPast which is experiencing high traffic. The Bailey family history project is discussed which will involve researching ancestors and compiling information into a final document.
The name of this resource is: "Researching with ProQuest SIRS Discoverer." The intended audience is grade school students doing research, their parents, and the school and/or public librarians who may be helping them. This is a database that is available through Teton County Library in Jackson and Alta, WY and the slide show presentation would be available in both branches.
This document discusses the benefits and drawbacks of banning books. It notes that banning books limits creativity, cultural exposure, and forces readers into narrow thinking. While some want to ban books due to topics like violence, sex, or language, banning books is a form of censorship that prevents personal choice and limits education. The document provides examples of frequently banned books and ways for readers to get involved in opposing book bans.
Teachmeet 2018 - Using Socrative to Engage Large GroupsARLGSW
Socrative is an online tool that allows instructors to engage large groups of students, assess their learning through questions, and easily view and download results while maintaining student anonymity. The document discusses how Socrative can be used in lectures to start discussions, check student understanding, and make sessions more fun. It provides examples of questions asked in a lecture about the film Jaws, showing the variety of student responses received, from brief answers to longer analyses. The document concludes by asking students to consider what Jaws is really about according to different scholarly interpretations, demonstrating how Socrative can prompt higher-level thinking.
This document provides an overview of African American genealogy research basics presented at a workshop. It discusses getting started with research, being organized, common records and resources, challenges, and bringing findings together. Tips include focusing research on one person at a time, citing sources, and joining genealogy groups. Record types explained are census, vital, property, newspapers, and military. Online resources and guides for slave and post-Civil War records are also provided. The workshop emphasized documenting sources and asking questions to overcome challenges in African American genealogy.
This document provides instructions for beginners on how to start researching genealogy and family history. It outlines steps like writing down known family information, speaking to relatives to gather more details, and searching public records and websites. Tips are included on what information to record like full names, dates, and locations. The document cautions against relying on unverified information and encourages setting aside weekly time for research. Resources mentioned include free websites, the FamilySearch Family Tree, libraries, and Family History Centers.
This document provides guidance for librarians assisting genealogy researchers. It discusses different types of genealogists and questions they may have. It recommends understanding a researcher's skill level and goals. The document also lists important genealogy resources like vital records, census data, maps, and newspapers that librarians can direct researchers to. It emphasizes getting to the core of a researcher's question and not being distracted by unrelated details. Overall, the document aims to help librarians effectively assist genealogy researchers.
The document summarizes resources and services available from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). It describes eligibility requirements including blindness, low vision, physical disabilities, and reading disabilities. It outlines specialized formats including Braille, audiobooks, and large print available through the National Library Service and how to apply for and access these materials through mail or digital download. The document provides an overview of the history of services for the blind and details additional assistive technologies and related organizations that complement TBBC resources.
Alessio: Building Great Programs for SeniorsALATechSource
This document provides suggestions for senior programing ideas that public libraries can offer. It includes over 100 potential program topics organized into categories such as health, entertainment, history, arts and crafts, cooking, and technology. The document emphasizes creating multi-generational programs that appeal to varied interests and provide both educational and social opportunities for older community members.
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This document discusses serving Spanish speakers at the library. It provides information on identifying the demographics of the local community, developing customized collections and programs, and marketing library services. Examples of cultural and social programs are mentioned that could reflect community interests. Effective outreach strategies like partnering with local organizations and using various media are also discussed. The goal is to understand the community and provide relevant resources and services to Spanish speaking patrons.
This document provides an overview of genealogy research methods. It discusses where interest in genealogy originated, how to get started with research, common information sources, best practices for recording research findings, pedigree charts, family group records, research logs, and genealogy resources available through the Tewksbury Public Library.
Finding Dead People: Genealogy and Local History Resources for the ILL Pracit...Amber Case
This document provides tips and resources for genealogy librarians filling interlibrary loan requests. It discusses the rising popularity of genealogy research and why genealogy requests can be difficult to fill. It outlines print indexes and online resources that can help locate genealogical information, such as genealogical repositories, digitized newspapers, census records, and more. The document also provides examples of difficult requests and how they were solved through additional searching. It concludes with tips for librarians, such as being flexible, checking alternate formats and local indexes, and knowing when to cancel a request.
This document provides an overview of a presentation about information literacy and the Chronicling America historic newspaper database. It introduces information literacy and its importance, discusses how to evaluate information sources using the CRAP test, and demonstrates how to search Chronicling America to access digitized historical newspapers. The presentation notes how newspapers provide important historical context but also reflects the biases and perspectives of their time. It emphasizes the need to consider both the credibility and context of information sources.
Building Great Programs for Seniors: May 2017ALATechSource
The document provides information and ideas for senior programs at libraries. It discusses trends to replicate, topics of interest to seniors such as health and fitness, crafts, history, and technology training. It also provides suggestions for growing existing clubs and partnerships with other organizations. The document aims to help libraries engage older adults through social, educational, and entertaining programming.
Building Great Programs for Seniors: Presenter Ideas Outline (May 2017)ALATechSource
The document provides many ideas for programming and services targeted towards seniors at libraries. It suggests offering no-fines policies, repeat popular events, early seating, and technology help. Specific program ideas include a coffee bar and puzzle area, intergenerational and decade-themed events, genealogy and writing workshops, health and fitness programs, and more. The document emphasizes creating easy, low-cost opportunities to engage seniors through social activities, education, resources and assistance.
This document provides an agenda and instructions for an alternate class assignment covering works cited pages, information literacy videos on library resources and internet credibility, and a quiz. It includes links to two YouTube videos, instructions on preparing for the library by clarifying research topics and categories, an example of a properly formatted works cited page, and homework assignments to read chapters of Harry Potter and Prisoner of Azkaban and take related quizzes.
The document analyzes the character Amy Farrah Fowler from the TV show "The Big Bang Theory". It argues that the character essentializes femininity and portrays women in STEM as "other". Amy is shown fulfilling a secret desire for traditional womanhood despite her scientific career. This reinforces cultural ideas that women who engage in technology and science are unfeminine. The character fails to resolve the perceived schism between femininity and STEM interests, and instead helps normalize their separation.
The document provides information about resources and services from the New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). It outlines eligibility criteria for services including blindness, low vision, physical disabilities, and reading disabilities. It describes available formats including braille, audiobooks, large print, and digital machines. The TBBC loans special format materials by mail or download and helps eligible patrons access the National Library Service catalog.
This document provides an overview of genealogy resources and updates from various sources. Key points include: Dublin directories from 1636-1900 are now searchable on Origins.net; The Genealogist has added marriage records for Worcestershire totaling over 94,000 individuals; FindmyPast has added over 8 million death records totaling over 21 million. Tips are provided for searching the new British Newspaper collection on FindmyPast which is experiencing high traffic. The Bailey family history project is discussed which will involve researching ancestors and compiling information into a final document.
The name of this resource is: "Researching with ProQuest SIRS Discoverer." The intended audience is grade school students doing research, their parents, and the school and/or public librarians who may be helping them. This is a database that is available through Teton County Library in Jackson and Alta, WY and the slide show presentation would be available in both branches.
This document discusses the benefits and drawbacks of banning books. It notes that banning books limits creativity, cultural exposure, and forces readers into narrow thinking. While some want to ban books due to topics like violence, sex, or language, banning books is a form of censorship that prevents personal choice and limits education. The document provides examples of frequently banned books and ways for readers to get involved in opposing book bans.
Teachmeet 2018 - Using Socrative to Engage Large GroupsARLGSW
Socrative is an online tool that allows instructors to engage large groups of students, assess their learning through questions, and easily view and download results while maintaining student anonymity. The document discusses how Socrative can be used in lectures to start discussions, check student understanding, and make sessions more fun. It provides examples of questions asked in a lecture about the film Jaws, showing the variety of student responses received, from brief answers to longer analyses. The document concludes by asking students to consider what Jaws is really about according to different scholarly interpretations, demonstrating how Socrative can prompt higher-level thinking.
This document provides an overview of African American genealogy research basics presented at a workshop. It discusses getting started with research, being organized, common records and resources, challenges, and bringing findings together. Tips include focusing research on one person at a time, citing sources, and joining genealogy groups. Record types explained are census, vital, property, newspapers, and military. Online resources and guides for slave and post-Civil War records are also provided. The workshop emphasized documenting sources and asking questions to overcome challenges in African American genealogy.
The Wild Terrain of Plantation Papers for Research on Enslaved PeopleAndi Cumbo-Floyd
In this presentation, I share reasons why plantation papers are such a great resource for information about enslaved people, what kinds of materials are available in those collections, and how to go about finding the papers you might use for your research.
I gave this presentation at the 2017 Ohio Genealogical Society Conference.
Pizza and genealogy - RRLC presenationLarry Naukam
This document provides an overview of genealogical research resources on the web. It discusses starting your research with yourself and working backwards, noting all facts found along the way. Various source types are mentioned, including census records, military records, yearbooks, directories, libraries, and indexes to original records. Both online and physical resources are discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of online resources are provided. The document stresses evaluating evidence and not accepting all information at face value. It also mentions genealogy software and forms for keeping records organized.
This document provides an overview of genealogy research for beginners. It defines genealogy as tracing family lineages and histories through records and other sources. The presentation outlines primary sources like birth certificates and secondary sources like history books. It recommends starting research with family members and moving outward, and lists useful record locations like libraries, archives, and websites. Specific online databases and websites for genealogy research are also mentioned.
This document discusses how to assist different types of genealogy patrons in a library setting. It outlines the challenges posed by beginners, experienced researchers, those new to the collection, and regular patrons. Key advice includes explaining unrealistic expectations, guiding patrons to conduct their own research, recommending manuals and forms, and referring patrons to other useful repositories and resources like Ancestry, HeritageQuest, Cyndi's List and local collections.
This document provides an introduction to genealogical research, including getting started, doing homework by identifying known family information and locating documents, useful family and public records, and internet resources. It discusses researching different ethnic groups like American Indians and African Americans. Key tips include starting with the US Census, handling name variations, and viewing original records. Common abbreviations and deciphering old writings are also covered.
This document provides an overview of genealogy research for beginners. It defines genealogy as tracing family lineages through records and history. Good sources of information include family bibles, certificates, census records, military records, photographs and newspapers. Primary sources are original materials from the time period, while secondary sources interpret and evaluate primary sources. The document recommends starting research with family members and working backwards, then provides examples of where to search records, such as libraries, archives, courthouses and online databases. It also shares an example family tree.
Why Do I Geek Genealogy presentation 7.31.2012songweaver7
This document provides an overview of genealogy research and how to get started. It discusses collecting basic family information from relatives, searching records like censuses and vital records online and at local libraries and historical societies. The document offers tips on organizing findings and passing information to others. It also suggests more advanced research avenues like the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and hiring professional genealogists. The overall message is that genealogy research can be both enjoyable and challenging work.
Why share your genealogy content on WeRelate.org (2009)Dallan Quass
This document discusses WeRelate.org, a genealogy wiki where users can share and collaborate on family trees and genealogical research. It provides five reasons for sharing genealogy research on WeRelate, including helping to create a free and well-documented source of genealogical information, becoming a better researcher, connecting with others, getting family members involved, and leaving a legacy. The document outlines how WeRelate works as a wiki, allowing open collaboration, and describes features like GEDCOM import, source citations, and change notifications. Overall, it promotes WeRelate as a place for open sharing of family histories and genealogical data.
APRA 2015- Prospect Research presentationBrian Wilson
This document summarizes a session on genealogy and prospect research. It discusses how genealogy focuses on family history and relationships, while prospect research focuses on individuals. Genealogists seek wide-ranging information without deadlines, while prospect researchers have specific goals and use public sources. Both can access unique resources like family records and organization databases. The document provides examples of using genealogy to identify prospects through family trees and relationships to an institution. It concludes by thanking attendees and requesting they complete an evaluation.
Genealogy 101 extended version for Cornerstone 052614 v2Bill Leslie
This document provides an overview of genealogy and family history research. It discusses getting started in family history research, including organizing files, determining who to include, and using software or not. It emphasizes the importance of remembering one's heritage and faith, as well as goals of understanding oneself and preserving family culture. Tips are provided on sources like primary documents, software features, connecting with relatives, and sharing what is found.
Before setting out on a road trip, you have to have to plot your course. The same goes for Genealogical research. This class guides attendees on how to analyze records and resources, understanding Murphy’s “So, What?” principle, setting up a timeline, and developing a research plan.
The document provides guidance on researching Hispanic ancestry through U.S. records by starting with family interviews, pedigree charts, and sources within the home, then discusses common countries of origin, immigration trends, and recommended genealogical databases and record types to explore such as census, vital, military, and naturalization documents before searching records in countries of origin. Naturalization records, Spanish naming conventions, and the history of Spanish colonization in the Americas are also overviewed.
The document discusses the author's interest in researching their family history to fill in gaps in their knowledge. It provides background on the study of genealogy, tracing its origins to 19th century America. Key organizations that advanced genealogical research included the New England Historic Genealogical Society and the Genealogical Society of Utah. The author outlines basic considerations for genealogical research, such as locations, dates, occupations, and names. They describe resources for research such as interviews, records, and websites like Ancestry.com. The goal is to better understand one's origins and family lineage.
This document provides information on how to build family trees and use genealogical resources and family trees for prospect research. It discusses free genealogy resources like familysearch.org and ancestry databases. It also outlines how to build family trees, including using genealogy software, and how development offices have used family trees to engage legacy families and identify prospective donors.
The presenter discusses the FamilySearch Wiki, which allows community contributors to share genealogical research tips and information. He highlights two specific wiki projects - one on U.S. Census records and another on American Indian tribes. These projects consolidate fragmented research guidance and record locations into centralized wiki pages. Contributors found that compiling this information in the wiki makes it much easier for others to conduct research without having to search multiple sources. The presenter encourages participants to volunteer their expertise by contributing to relevant wiki pages.
The document provides 20 questions and answers about online genealogy resources. It lists websites for finding information on US Civil War soldiers, historical newspaper archives, Ellis Island records, burial sites, US census records, records on Ancestry.com, genealogy societies, oral history questions, historical photos, Revolutionary War records, marriage records, international genealogy sites, family Bibles, and top genealogy websites. The document serves as a guide to the many online resources available for family history research.
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Everything librarians need to know to help genealogists but were afraid to ask
1. Everything Librarians Need to
Know about Helping
Genealogists…
But Were Afraid to Ask!
Presented by Nicole Wedemeyer Miller, Adjunct Lecturer
2. This presentation is based on the book Fostering
Family History Services: A Guide for
Librarians, Archivists, and Volunteers, co-
written with Rhonda L. Clark, and published by
Libraries Unlimited.
3. Why are librarians afraid of genealogists?
• Their questions go on all day, if you can
even find their question.
• They are attempting complex research,
but often know nothing about how to
research.
• If you answer one question for them, then
they ask 100 more.
• In short, they are needy.
5. Overcoming the fear factor
• Get a basic overview of what genealogists
are trying to do
• Start thinking outside the collection box
• Learn about the basic sources they use
• Understand how to negotiate the
genealogical reference question
• Get programming ideas
6. Why is it popular?
• Interest in American history
• The internet
• Television shows
• Celebrity angle
• Growing number of retirees
8. Genealogy
It’s the study of the vital events in a family
that establish the family’s pedigree; or
linkages between generations. It’s the who,
what, and where.
9. Family history
It’s a more in-depth expression of
genealogy. It interweaves information from a
number of different fields into our ancestors’
life stories…It attempts to explain the how
and why of our ancestors’ lives.
“Joseph "Horace" Ryburn was the second oldest of five brothers and attended University High School
in Bloomington, Illinois. In 1892 he purchased 170 acres for $17,000 from Mr. Stewart, with a $5000
mortgage at four percent interest. He and his wife Estella moved to this property after they were
married in 1895, and always called it "The Home Place." Horace and Estella's first two children were
born there, Florence in 1898 and Madeline in 1900. In about 1902 the family moved to 1213 E.
Washington in Bloomington, because Horace had heart problems and so gave up farming. He bought
this house for $5000 and then made improvements such as installing French doors for the parlor, and
hardwood floors upstairs. The home had gas lighting, but electricity was installed later. There was a
water tank in the attic that used a hand pump from the basement to operate it. In the winter, the water
went through the furnace to supply hot water. In summer, hot water was heated on the stove.”
10. Linear vs. Cluster
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12. Best Practice
• Work backwards.
• Don’t skip generations.
• Write down what you discover.
• Seek information in sources, as many as
possible.
• Any source can be flawed—be skeptical.
13. What to help them with:
• Finding information
• Understanding what they find—evaluating,
analyzing, translating, etc.
• Recording their conclusions
31. • Patrons need to research in many, many
locations and collections.
• Patrons have some information at home.
• Patrons can find some information online.
• Most patrons need to know “How do I
start?”
32. In addition to finding info…
• They need to analyze what they have.
• They need to organize what they have.
• They need to record and share what they
have.
33. Getting started strategies
Find out where they are in the research
process.
Just beginning, somewhere in the middle, or
in deep.
34. What to do with beginners
• Give/sell FGS and pedigree charts.
• Find them a basic how-to genealogy book.
• Give them a list of genealogy links or show
how to access online.
• Refer to the Family History Center and
other area research facilities.
35. What does the LDS Church have to do
with genealogy???
40. • Help them figure out how/where to find
research assistance in other localities.
41. Suggest information on evaluating and
analyzing sources.
o Look for free videos online, such as Family
Search’s “Learning Center.”
o Look at intermediate titles in appendix.
o Articles in genealogical periodicals
42. Veteran folks
• Archive Grid/DPLA & other new internet
bells and whistles
• Association of Professional Genealogists
• Call their attention to hot new genealogy
titles.
• Rootstech
43. What else can you use besides the
internet?
• History
o Encyclopedias, even old ones
o American Heritage
o 973s, but also lurking in the travel books,
910s
o Federal Writers’ Project American Guide
Series
44.
45. Biographical Sources
• BGMI
o Who’s Who in the…series
o Professional directories
o Specialized encyclopedias, such as those
covering athletes, science, etc.
o Full-length biographies, autobiographies,
memoirs
46. Business & General Sources
• Corporate directories
• City directories
• Phone books
• Vertical files
• School yearbooks
50. Government records and documents
o Federal
o State
o County
o Township/borough
o Municipal
51. Non-governmental records
• Religious institutions
• Businesses
• Social and fraternal organizations
• Educational institutions
• Commercially published books and
periodicals
52. What do they typically look for first?
• Vital records—birth, marriage, death,
divorce, and adoption
• Generated at the state, county, or
municipal level
• Could be found amongst home sources.
53. Ancestry Red Book, 3rd ed.
Accessible full text online on free part of
Ancestry.com:
http://www.ancestrylibrary.com/wiki/index.ph
p?title=Red_Book:_American_State,_Count
y,_and_Town_Sources
55. Vital records only go back so far
• Available dates vary by state, and by
location within states
• Some didn’t begin until the early twentieth
century.
56. How to find available dates?
Go to familysearch.com wiki. Search under
the name of the locality. Look at summary
table.
58. Census Records
• Federal level
o Taken every ten years
o 1790-1940
o Available several places online including
Ancestry.com, Heritage Quest,
Familysearch.org, Mooseroots,etc.
60. Census Challenges
• Gaps—some are missing, especially 1890
• Incorrect information recorded
• Problems with the indexing
• Illegible handwriting
• U.S. Censuses before 1850 only list the
name of the head of the household
62. Obit challenges
• Obits from the mid-twentieth century can
be hard to find.
• Obits indexes may not exist for their
locality.
• OCR technology still not good enough.
64. Directory challenges
• Only some are online, and some online
ones are behind a paywall.
• Missing years
• They may be owned by an institution in a
far-away locality.
• Directories did not cover 100% of the
residents
69. • Free websites—by individuals
o Joe Beine’s Death Records & Obit Index
Listings
o Tom Tryzinski’s Digitized newspapers
o Stephen Morse’s One Step Indexes
79. • Mindset
• Facts about genealogists
• Breaking down the reference interview
• Referrals
80. Mindset
• “It’s exciting to watch history come alive
for researchers.”
• “Enjoy the process…”
• “Learn as well as teach.”
• “I do not have to be an expert genealogist
to provide good service.”
81. About Genealogists
• All ages, all genders, but skew towards 60
and over females.
• Most are hobbyists.
• They have a variety of research goals.
• They have a wide range of educational
levels and research abilities.
• They have a wide range of computer skills.
82. What they like
• They like a person to guide them, not
signage/written instructions.
• They like to find information by looking for
a name, but lots of information is arranged
by geographic location or record group.
83. Barriers to Service
• The library is only open during the day.
• None of the genealogical/local history
materials circulate.
• None of the staff have any family history
training.
• There is no service desk in the
genealogy/local history room, & no materials
are provided to guide independent usage of
this collection.
84. More barriers
• The collection is full of uncataloged
materials and Byzantine finding aids.
• The library website does not mention the
“g” word anywhere.
• fees
85. Reference Interview
• The greeting
o Non-verbal cues/attitude
o “Hello, what may I help you find today?”
86. Establishing the Contexts
• Geographical context: where they lived
• Chronological context: when they lived
• Socioeconomic context: their status in the
community
87. Questions to ask…
• What was your grandfather’s full name?
• Do you know the name of the town? Was it
Belleville, or just near Belleville?
• What did they do for a living?
• Where did they go to church?
• Do you know their ethnic background?
88. Dates can be elusive
• Try to nail down to at least a decade when
a family lived in a given location.
• If the patron doesn’t know, maybe he can
remember how old he was when a family
event occurred.
• Did any historical event occur when the
family was there?
89. To fill in contexts…
• Consult online trees, census records, and
local histories to try to verify/expand facts.
• Refer patron to home sources.
• Tap the oral traditions.
90. Narrow the focus
Try to head in the direction of a specific
question. This can be challenging for many
reasons.
91. Types of patrons
• The Newbie—doesn’t know where to start
o “One Quarter Rule”
o Find genealogical classes, both online and
live
o Refer to local genealogical or lineage
group
92. • The Gusher—talks non-stop
o Fill out pedigree chart during the
monologue
o Have him fill out a reference form
93.
94. • The Confused—can’t articulate his
question
o Check on this patron often
o At least stroll nearby and make eye
contact
95. • The Optimist—is sure that someone else
has already written up his family
o Check WorldCat, GB, Internet Archive
o Check online trees
o Check PERSI
o Explain searching vs. research
96. • The Disorganized—has a bunch of stuff
which he can’t make head or tail of
o Remind this patron about organization
systems, software, & research logs.
o Offer information on how to analyze
sources.
97. • The Wounded—is motivated to do the
research because of an emotional issue.
o Offer privacy, discretion, reassurance.
o Make absolutely sure that referrals will be
helpful.
o Offer to correspond via email.
98. • The Monopolizer—asks constant, never-
ending questions. Will not work
independently.
o Can’t answer any more verbal questions
now, but you can leave another in writing.
o Schedule a one-on-one session.
o I can’t work with you more today, but you
could come in…
99. Identify Sources to Meet the Goal
• FHL 1-866-406-1830
• Genealib
• Local historical/genealogical society
• Town historians in NY or CT
• Eastman’s Encyclopedia of Genealogy
• Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness
• Reddit, Stack Exchange
100. Last step: referrals
• Never guess; make it good.
• Verify via website or phone call.
• Provide contact information.
• Suggest materials to ILL.
101. Sensei
• Specific research skills like using online
catalogs, focusing a Google search, &
even locating a book on a shelf by call
number.
• what a source may contain
• Citing information
• Locating expert assistance
104. Importance
• It attracts attention to your genealogical
reference service.
• It is an efficient way to instruct several
patrons at once—uber reference.
• It gets patrons in the door.
• It can be low cost and low fuss.
105. “How to Grow Your Family Tree”
• A basic how-to overview
o Define genealogy & family history
o Work backwards
o Linear vs. cluster
o Define a source
o Discuss home sources
o Recommend how-to titles and websites
106. o Tell them about local & regional places to
research
Presented by: a staff member, or a volunteer
from the genealogical society, DAR, or FHL.
107. The “Spotlight On” Program
• Pick a resource: reference tool, archival
collection, or online website/database
o Teach how it’s best used
o Present examples
o Save 10-15 minutes for questions
o Keep it at about an hour
108. “The Story of My Life”
• A children’s program
o Create a template that kids fill in with
information about themselves and their
families
o Use Dr. Seuss’ My Book about Me as
inspiration.
109. “Ask Granny”
• The materials for this program are free
and will be emailed to you.
o It can be held at the library, or at a senior
center or nursing home.
o If you encourage the participants to bring
grandchildren, it’s an intergenerational
event.
112. Reaching Out to Ethnic Groups
• Identify an ethnic group in your area, and
design a program to help them to do their
family history.
o Identify where they can find information
locally, and elsewhere in the U.S., such as
an ethnic genealogical society.
o Recruit someone to give an overview of
this group in your area—religious officiant
or a college instructor.
113. o Sponsor with another local group.
o Could lead to a fabulous oral history
project.
o Serve treats from ethnic restaurant/bakery.
114. Lagniappe
• Genealib listserv
• Dick Eastman’s blog
• Adventures in Genealogy Education blog
• Genealogy for Librarians Pre-conference