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Why would you recommend a student attend SLIG? That’s an easy question but it has multiple answers. Let me list some of those: camaraderie, knowledge, networking, sharing, the other students, the experience, fun, and advancing our own family research. It’s almost like learning in the midst of an enlarged family who truly understands you. Best […]
Did you know that by attending an institute you have a better chance of success of achieving certification and/or accreditation? The Board for Certification of Genealogists knows this and it is why on their website they say “[s]uccess in almost every field is built upon four cornerstones: specialized education, practical experience, a desire to excel, […]
Elevating your genealogy education at a week-long institute and then… spending your evenings at the Family History Library! I enjoy the opportunity to learn about new sources and methodology during the day from SLIG’s renowned coordinators and instructors. Then, I am able to put that new knowledge to use when I venture over the the […]
Genealogy Friends! My friends and family are very supportive of my passion for genealogy. But let’s face it, sometimes their eyes begin to glaze over when I talk about my ancestors and my latest genealogy find. And sometimes they feel I like the dead a little more than I like the living! However, with genealogy […]
Why should I attend the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy? There are so many educational opportunities available for genealogists. Why attend an institute? Especially when there are educational events you can attend from the comfort of home. I attended my first institute in 2009 and have been to one or more every year since. I […]
Believe it or not, January is a peak time of the year for some programs in Salt Lake City, most notably the city-wide Outdoor Retailer Winter Market convention which draws well over 20,000 attendees to view the latest and greatest in outdoor recreational equipment. This huge program literally fills the city, from hotels to restaurants […]
Reservations for SLIG 2016 lodging will open tomorrow, July 11th, at 9:00 am (MDT). Reservations for lodging at the Hilton SLC Center hotel will be taken via a new process this year. Utilizing a form created for UGA to process your requests, you will be able to place your reservation inside a group rooming list […]
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy is pleased to announce Janice Sellers as the winner of the Jimmy B. Parker Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy scholarship for 2016. The competition was strong and many candidates submitted worthy applications. The committee determined that Miss Seller’s application exemplified the culture of giving back to the community as demonstrated […]
In less than 23 hours, SLIG Registration for 2016 begins! Invite your friends and register June 20th at 9:00 am MST at www.infouga.org ! Have you chosen your preferred course? With thirteen tracks to chose from, there is a topic to suit everyone. Methodology courses covering advanced topics, legal concepts, evidence analysis, problem-solving and writing […]
Whether you are researching your own family or helping clients, everyone needs to approach genealogical problems like a professional. This course will discuss the genealogical proof standard, focusing on processes used by successful professional genealogists. The course will teach means of efficient project management to achieve reliable results. The required textbook is the Board for […]