Libraries are a popular place for people
searching their family history. Most librarians are not genealogy specialists, yet
they frequently get genealogy questions. During this three-part webcast series,
learn about genealogy principles and resources that can prepare you to help the
next genealogy patron who visits your reference desk—without needing to become
a specialist.
By the end of this webinar, the participant will be better able to:
- Guide patrons to resources to meet their genealogy needs
- Utilize and promote their library's genealogy and local history collections
- Conduct a genealogy reference interview
The presenter, Tina Beaird, is a genealogy/Local History Librarian at the Plainfield public library, lectures extensively on topics including Scott resources, military research, and archival preservation.
