D. Joshua Taylor
Are you ready to become a genealogical speaker? Maybe try your hand (your voice?) at presenting a case study at a genealogy conference? Or may teach a webinar? Or offer a live workshop? This course will help you begin as a genealogical speaker. And if you have already started speaking and presenting, this course will […]
Uncovering an ancestor’s immigration story is a rich experience for many genealogists. However, challenges exist when tracing immigrants during the colonial period through 1890. In Immigration from Colonial Times to 1890, students will discover resources for identifying an individual’s or family’s immigration while exploring methods to contextualize and further understand their experience. Immigration from […]
Have you lost an ancestor who lived in New England or New York between 1780 and 1850? Don’t know where they might have gone? This course might help you “bridge the gap!” Bridging the Gap: New England to the Midwest, 1780–1850, coordinated by D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, FUGA, focuses on strategies and records for […]
The 2022 National Genealogical Society Family History Conference takes place this week, May 24–28, 2022, in Sacramento, California––and SLIG will be there! Come visit SLIG’s booth at the NGS Conference. We will be located at booth 214 in the Expo Hall inside the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. PRIZE GIVEAWAY! Sign up in person at […]
Are you exhausting everything online as you undertake reasonably exhaustive research? Probably not. Advanced Techniques for Mastering Online Searches and Uncovering Digital Records, coordinated by D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, FUGA, will be offered during SLIG Fall Virtual 2022 for the first time in a multi-week format. This course specifically teaches advanced search skills for […]
Have ancestors from New England? Interested in learning advanced methodology skills and exploring underused resources to improve your research? You should check out Advanced New England Research: From the Colonial Period to the Early 1900s at SLIG 2022. Explore New England This course will allow students to learn about specific resources and research techniques for Connecticut, […]
With the multitude of educational opportunities available for genealogists it can be difficult to choose which to attend. While webinars, conferences, and seminars each provide essential elements to your genealogical education, an institute, such as the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) offers a rich and unique experience for every genealogist. First, the ability to […]
FGS opens on Wednesday, August 21st in Washington, DC. For those attending SLIG in 2020, you can get a preview of what you will experience, since many SLIG instructors and coordinators will be sharing their expertise throughout the conference. If you are still undecided about whether a week-long institute with expert instructors is for you […]
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 […]
The ability to transform an initial concept to a full-fledged presentation delivered in front of an audience might seem like a daunting adventure for many professionals. This interactive course is ideal for existing speakers seeking to brush up on their skills and expand their portfolios and anyone seeking to explore how public speaking might align […]