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Applications are now being accepted for several scholarships available to participants in upcoming SLIG events. The deadline for each SLIG-specific scholarship is May 1, 2022. Look over the summaries below, and click on each scholarship title for links to additional details and application procedures. UGA Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship The UGA Jimmy B. Parker Scholarship […]
Got questions about the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy? Get answers to all your questions at our virtual booth at RootsTech 2022 from March 3rd through 5th. SLIG committee members will be available live to talk with you about SLIG Fall Virtual 2022, SLIG 2023, and SLIG Academy 2023. Look for us at the RootsTech […]
We are pleased to announce the formation of the Chris Darrington Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Scholarship. Established by MyHeritage, this scholarship honors the memory of the late Chris Darrington (1983-2020). Chris was the MyHeritage Conference Events Manager, where he managed the exhibit booth, gave demos, and provided assistance to users at genealogy conferences across […]
We are pleased to announce that Amberly Beck will take the reins as the new director of the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG), effective February 1, 2022. Amberly joined the SLIG committee in January 2021 to fill a short-term assignment, and quickly won the hearts of students and faculty alike with her efficient management […]
One of our favorite parts of the banquet at SLIG – or in this care, the virtual wrap-up event – is the “Great Course Reveal.” As always, we offer some favorites and introduce some surprises. SLIG is pleased to announce the following program dates, formats, courses, and coordinators for the upcoming program year – fall […]
Where’s Waldo? Where in the world is Carmen San Diego? I Spy? WHERE ARE THE CERTIFICATES? An introductory note from the director: Our committee hails from coast to coast and states between. In this virtual environment, we can work from anywhere, and always have. So, when the registrar, Zachary Hamilton, recently relocated to the midwest, […]
The theme for 2022 SLIG has been “Flexibility,” taking its cue from Genealogy Standard 16. (Board for Certification of Genealogists, Genealogy Standards, second edition revised [Nashville: Ancestry, 2021], p. 14.) Rick Sayre’s keynote at the 2022 SLIG Wrap-Up Event spoke to that theme. Highlights of the keynote address included: Genealogists repeatedly add to and otherwise […]
Janell Esplin, Talent Acquisition Manager with Ancestry, and a panel of four staff members answered SLIG participants’ questions on Thursday about applying to and working for AncestryProGenealogists. Highlights from questions and answers included: Interested and qualified researchers are invited to apply with AncestryProGenealogists even if they are not certified or accredited. Although credentialing is valued, […]
SLIG Night at the Family History Library has been a longstanding SLIG tradition. This year, David Rencher, Lynn Turner, and the FHL staff provided us with an online night at the FHL, including a virtual tour of the library highlighting recent enhancements. Highlights from the opening plenary: David Rencher, FHL Director and FamilySearch Chief Genealogical Officer, […]
MyHeritage What’s New, Power User Tips & Open Q&A Daniel Horowitz of MyHeritage gave us a fast-paced review of recent updates as well as a sneak peak of what is coming in Wednesday’s sponsored presentation. Tree Highlights include: Customized tree and improved list views Sharable report views the relationship between any two individuals in the […]