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This course offers students an opportunity for a deeper understanding of the rich research resources of the law, including those generally available only at law libraries. This is critical when conducting research to ensure you understand the meaning of the records you are finding. Students will work with legal records and sources, gaining a better […]
From the website of Board for Certification of Genealogists (BCG) in discussing the need for their book on standards: “Genealogy Standards begins with the simple fact that accuracy is fundamental to genealogical research. Without it, a family’s history would be fiction. That first edition of the manual presented the standards family historians use to obtain […]
Professional genealogists must meet their clients’ expectations. To do so, they have to be able to effectively address their clients’ research problems. Success in answering research questions follows directly from the research techniques professionals use. By developing strong research methods, professional genealogists can solve even the most complex research problems and satisfy their clients. These […]
Do you recognize the building in this photo? It is the National Archives building located in Washington, DC. Michael Strauss is going to play the part of Nicholas Cage’s character in National Treasure to lead his students through the wonders that Federal Records can provide. This course covers those who desire to learn about a wide […]
Americans of Chinese descent, including those with partial Chinese ancestry constitute 1.5% of the total U.S. population. According to the 2010 census, the Chinese American population numbered approximately 3.8 million. This course is geared toward the individual with Chinese ancestry or the librarian that assists those with Chinese ancestry … and … no Chinese language […]
I had the opportunity to watch from the sidelines as Karen Stanbary developed this all-new course for SLIG: Meeting Standards Using DNA Evidence – Research Strategies. I admit that the title almost sounds a bit dry, and the prerequisites seem a bit daunting. But oh, if you can meet them and get to attend . […]
The following announcement was provided to SLIG: We are pleased to announce that Eileen Ó Dúill and Julie Parillo are the first recipients of the Laura G. Prescott SLIG Scholarship. Tuition to their course of choice at the 2020 Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) or the 2020 SLIG Academy, plus hotel accommodations, will be […]
As you are aware, registration opens tomorrow for both SLIG (9:00 am MDT) and Academy (2:00 pm MDT). Lodging also opens at 9:00 am MDT. Grab and Go Day vs Special Events Registration: Saturday is “grab your course and run” day. No special events registration to slow you down. Mark your calendars for August 10th […]
The Institute is held at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center. The property features comfortable meeting space, large networking areas, and four-star comfort. Each room includes a compact refrigerator, work desk, and a safe large enough to fit a laptop. All rooms are non-smoking.The Hilton is located at 255 South West Temple, approximately three “Salt Lake […]
Registration for SLIG’s Academy 2020 opens on Saturday, July 13th at 2 pm MDT. Take a look at the courses the Academy has geared for the professional: The Art of Writing Client Reports, Coordinator: Angela Packer McGhie, CG You’re Invited: Public Speaking from Concept to Delivery, Coordinator: D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS Building and Nurturing […]