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Join D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, FUGA in his course during SLIG 2025. Beginning with the colonial period and moving to the 1900s, this course offers an in-depth look at New England research, specifically focusing on advanced methodologies and underused sources. Individual sessions will provide a deeper historical and social context for those tracing New England […]
(Salt Lake City, UT 1 June 2024) — The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) is thrilled to announce that the esteemed Dr. John Colletta will briefly come out of retirement to teach alongside Karen Stanbary and her faculty in Karen’s new SLIG Fall Virtual 2024 course, “Memorializing Your Family History–From Intimidation to Empowerment!!!” […]
Join LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson, JD, LLM, CG, CGL, FASG in her course during SLIG 2025. This course is designed to be a skillbuilding experience that will take researchers to the next level by focusing on both methodologies and strategies for meeting the Genealogical Proof Standard when researching families that survived slavery. In-class exercises and a focus on […]
Elevate Your Genealogical Education to New Heights SLIG Fall Virtual – September – November 2024 SLIG (Virtual) – January 27-31, 2025 SLIG Spring Virtual – February – April 2025 Wanted: Hive Minders for SLIG Fall Virtual 2024 Hive Minders help our virtual classrooms function smoothly, addressing challenges that arise. If you are comfortable […]
Elevate Your Genealogical Education to New Heights SLIG Fall Virtual – September – November 2024 SLIG (Virtual) – January 27-31, 2025 SLIG Spring Virtual – February – April 2025 SLIG Scholarship Applications Now Open Applications are now being accepted for several scholarships available to participants in upcoming SLIG events. The deadline for each […]
This individual manages the triage center for SLIG 2022. Unable to attend a SLIG 2022 course, they will earn benefits toward 2023. Lodging and meal per diem provided. Responsibilities Manages SLIG 2022 triage center Available for private temperature checks Dispenses PPE, hand sanitizer and other supplies Assists attendees in obtaining transportation to medical facilities if […]
SLIG has need of an individual to manage the SLIG Facebook Page and the SLIG Attendee Group. Responsibilities Provides Value-Added Information to SLIG followers Monitors Facebook daily for news of import in the genealogical community Cross-posts to the SLIG Facebook page: genealogical industry news blog posts written by SLIG faculty specifically related to course topics […]
SLIG has an open position for a graphic designer/desktop publisher to start in October. The position may be held by one or two individuals, depending on skills; however, a combined position is preferred and is outlined here. Graphic Design Manages Design elements In collaboration with the Director, conducts annual evaluation of branding Updates logos and […]
SLIG has an open position on the committee for a Writer/Editor. Responsibilities Creates written articles, blogs, and other communications: Writes blog posts highlighting courses, faculty, and special events Writes blog posts about travel and trip preparation Writes additional marketing blogs as needed Writes and/or assembles SLIG contributions to Crossroads Magazine Creates copy for course flyers Creates […]
SLIG is pleased to announce that Yvette Smithson Holmes has been award the First-Time Institute Attendee Scholarship to attend SLIG 2022. Yvette has elected to attend Course 9: Advanced Genealogical Methods. This scholarship was created in 2016 to provide assistance to students and defray the cost of attending their first institute. Yvette Smithson Holmes is a […]