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The inaugural SLIG Tech Day was a success! With fifteen classes and workshops to choose from, ranging from productivity tools to methodology, the students had a broad range of choices. The all-day event took place at our home base in the Hilton on Saturday, 20 January 2018. We are so happy that the students […]
Another member of the SLIG 2018 committee, Patti Todd Gillespie lives in Decatur, Texas. She brings 30 years of experience researching her family, 5 years of researching for friends, and 5 years researching for clients with the last 3.5 years under the umbrella of her own company, Family Lines and Stories. Yup, she’s old…er, mature—at […]
Whether arriving early for Tech Day, research or both, Sunday can be a perfect day to relax and rest…or not! The following suggestions can be walked and/or combined with TRAX, taxi, Uber or Lyft. A few fun suggestions are outside of the usual circle of SLIG experiences but, if ventured, will definitely create memories of […]
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir Music and the Spoken Word features the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in a live performance on Sunday at 10 am in the historic round tabernacle on Temple Square. The Choir sings several musical selections amid an uplifting narrated theme. Admission is free, doors open at 8:25 a.m. and guests should be seated […]
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 […]