Behind the Scenes at SLIG: Liz Miller
Elizabeth Cays Miller has worked for six months organizing lodging reservations and whatever else is needed for SLIG 2018. During this time, Liz states, “I love the people and the sense of camaraderie that builds as we work together.” Her short time on the committee gives her a fresh perspective on what is happening to […]
Are you a first-time attendee–a “firstie–to SLIG? If you are, here are some thoughts from last year’s firsties. If you are not, perhaps you may enjoy the enthusiasm for the upcoming SLIG 2018 experience shared with us. All registering attendees who are returning as second-time attendees were recently contacted and asked “what [did] you enjoy […]
Writing as You Go! — Efficiently Organize Your Research In the “Baker’s Dozen Steps to Writing As You Go” class we will discuss the process of how to efficiently record research information so that no matter where you stop, you can pick up the research with minimal loss of time. This method is popular with […]
You are almost here! You have your lodging, your air, now – how to get to the Hilton from the airport? Shuttles Unless otherwise noted, all ground transportation companies are located in the baggage claim areas of both terminals. In addition, companies providing transportation are available outside Door #7 in Terminal One and Door #11 […]
Sue Peterson has worked on the SLIG Committee for four years in varying capacities: she’s been a gal Friday for four years; she’s manned SLIG Central for three years; two years in charge of Instructor Hospitality. Sue’s favorite part of SLIG is “seeing the friends I’ve made over the years and helping people have the […]
The world’s largest genealogical library only blocks away from SLIG is a researcher’s dream come true! Managing the dream with practical preparations greatly contribute to a successful visit to the Family History Library (FHL). This is especially true with the many changes that have occurred in 2017. Microfilm Access If you are interested in looking […]
This is Jane’s second year on the SLIG committee and fourth year at SLIG. With a smile that lights up a room, Jane is responsible for Student Hospitality. Her favorite thing about being on the SLIG committee is the common goal to make each year’s SLIG the best ever, plus the fact that everyone is […]
Monday morning at SLIG will kick off a full week of contest fun! Photo Tag Line Contest: #SLIGFun Take a photo of any memorable SLIG moment – in your course, with your friends, as you research –and post with a caption including the hashtag #SLIGFun. Two entries will be selected to receive early registration based […]
Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is so very pleased to announce the prizes for SLIG’s 2018 contests. More about the contests later, and much more about this year’s prizes below—get ready, get set, and get ready to go enter some contests and win some prizes! The following prizes will be awarded at the end […]
This is Caty’s second year working on the SLIG Committee. Last year she apprenticed on audiovisual (av) under Bret Peterson; this is her first year to head up the audiovisual–besides handling the photography and SLIG logistics for the conference. Caty Peck is a young woman with many skills. She founded her own photography company, Racing […]