60 North Harding Road

Columbus, OH 43209-1524

614-239-8977 (voice)

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Basics of Genealogy & Local History  for Libraries and Archives (one-day class)


Description:

Do you feel invaded by genealogists and historians?  Are you concerned that library staff provide good reference service?  This workshop is designed to help librarians and archivists assist genealogy & history patrons in their search for ‘the truth’ about their families.  You will learn the basics of the Census and Soundex use, how to locate Ohio history on the local, state & county level, and how to find military records.  At the end of the day, you’ll learn about the most common genealogy web sites and how to use them effectively. 

 

Goals:

  • How to locate the information your patron seeks

  • How to read the documents once you find them

  • Where to refer the patron for the next piece of information.

 

Audience: 

Part time Genealogy / Local History staff, reference librarians and others with and interest in genealogy and local history.

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Instructor:

Miriam Kahn, MLS - MBK CONSULTING Columbus, OH
 

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Miriam Kahn 614-239-8977 (voice)
60 North Harding Road
Columbus, OH 43209-1524 mbkcons@gmail.com

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