2018 FGS Conference in Fort Wayne! Yes, We Will Be There!
FGS opens on Wednesday, August 22nd in Fort Wayne, Indiana. For those attending SLIG in 2019, you can get a preview of what you will experience, since 15 SLIG instructors and/or coordinators will be sharing their expertise throughout the conference. If you are still undecided about whether a week-long institute with expert instructors is for […]
I love the little “people” and “full” icons we have by the courses this year. But sometimes I want to see more. Are we down to the last 3 seats? Or just one? Or which courses still have seats, as opposed to full and taking wait lists? Just ask the registration programmer, and voila! Instant […]
Program This new program will follow SLIG 2019, beginning on Monday, January 21st, and will focus on professional development topics not offered at SLIG or elsewhere in a week-long, in-depth format. As professionals, we spend a lot of time taking advantage of educational opportunities to learn more about methodology and/or record sources, but it is […]
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) continues registration for the January 13-18, 2019 institute with courses and rooms available at the Hilton SLC Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. Saturday, July 7, was the first day of registration for SLIG 2019. While the Advanced Genealogical Methods sold out in record time this year due to Dr. Thomas […]
The SLIG Tech Day will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019. It is the Saturday between SLIG 2019 and SLIG Academy.Schedule Back by Popular Demand, SLIG Tech Day will feature hands-on workshops and classes on technologies that enhance the research experience. Details will be announced in July, and this event may be added to […]
We are as excited as you are for January to come because that means a week dedicated to genealogy! What could be better than that? To whet your appetite for what the week will hold, we are highlighting some of the great events that will be held during the week of January 13th through January […]
SLIG is honored to have been selected to host the new scholarship fund in honor of this amazing woman! “In recognition of the professional accomplishments of our friend and colleague, Laura G. Prescott, and her contributions to the area of education in genealogy, a scholarship for tuition to the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) […]
Today, more Americans claim descent from at least one Cherokee ancestor than any other Native American group. Is there a Native American story in your family or would you just like to learn more about Native American research? Over the last several years, digitization of Indian records and advances in DNA testing have helped open […]
Hilton Downtown SLC Top reasons to stay at the Hilton · Walk out of your room, take the elevator down to SLIG! · Indoor pool, whirlpool, and cardio fitness center. · 2 restaurants, Starbucks, and in-room dining. · Business Center · Complimentary Printing Service. · Express Mail. · 2 blocks from City Creek Mall. · […]
All genealogists face record loss at some time or another due to researching in a burned county. But record loss is not just a result of fire. There are other disasters, intentional or otherwise, that can lead to missing records. That discovery leads to disappointment and frustration! What is a genealogist to do? In SLIG […]