[OPLINLIST] African American Genealogy on the Internet - Sept. 23
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The Genealogy Reference Interview and Black Roots in Cyberspace:
African American Genealogy on the Internet.
http://www.gclc-lib.org/ce/index.html?id=416
Date:
Thursday, September 23rd, 2004
Time:
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location:
GCLC Office (Directions to GCLC
<http://www.gclc-lib.org/about/directions.html>)
Speaker:
Patricia Van Skaik, Manager, History and Genealogy Department of the
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Patricia holds both a Master of Science in Library Science and Master of
History degree. She is a regular contributor to Ohio Genealogical
Society Hamilton County Chapter publications and is author of several
articles and books. Patricia is also a lecturer at the national and
state levels, specializing in census, immigration, Civil War and German
genealogy.
Denis Daly, Reference Librarian, History and Genealogy Department of the
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
Denis holds an MA in African American history.
Description:
The Genealogy Reference Interview
Presenter: Patricia Van Skaik
The genealogy librarian faces unique challenges when conducting the
reference interview, the cornerstone of library service. The fundamental
steps of the reference interview are presented as they apply to
genealogical service along with many twists and turns encountered when
assisting family historians.
1. Setting the Stage
2. Clarifying the Questions
- Specialized Language
- Use of Pin Down Questions
- Assistance with Methodology
3. Finding Sources of Information
- Genealogy Cheat Sheets
- Catalog Challenges
- Cataloging Language
- Hidden Materials
- Omissions
- Determining What's Inside the Source
- Consulting Other Librarians
- Conducting Family History Research
4. Matching Sources to Users
- Library Skills
- Genealogy Skills
- Computer Skills
- Equipment Operation
5. Assisting Users with Sources
- Lack of Uniformity
- Complex Organizing Systems
- Used in Conjunction with Other Sources
- Methodology
6. Determining User Satisfaction-Back to the Drawing Board?
Black Roots in Cyberspace: African American Genealogy on the Internet.
Presenter: Denis Daly
Utilizing the Internet for Genealogical research has become extremely
popular over the past decade. However, without basic knowledge, this
search can become frustrating. The speaker will address some of the
basic challenges inherent in both Internet research and African-American
genealogical research to help form a base from which electronic research
can begin.
The presentation will cover:
1. A brief discussion of the unique nature of African American
genealogy, it's specific difficulties and rewards which form the
backbone of research in both print and electronic research.
2. General internet resources and their application to African-American
genealogy.
- Using Ancestry and Heritage Quest
- Census records
- Military records
- Vital statistics
- General searches/List Serves
3. Specific resources
- Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Home Page
- Using search engines for specific searches, county records, genealogy
groups, and even family researchers doing work on your family through
the maze of the Internet.
Member Cost:
$20.00
Friend of GCLC Cost:
$20.00
Non-Member Cost:
$45.00
The deadline to register is Friday, September 17th, 2004
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<h2><font color="#006666">The Genealogy Reference Interview and Black
Roots in Cyberspace: African American Genealogy on the Internet. </font></h2>
<h3><a href="http://www.gclc-lib.org/ce/index.html?id=416">http://www.gclc-lib.org/ce/index.html?id=416</a><br>
</h3>
<h3>Date:</h3>
<p>Thursday, September 23rd, 2004</p>
<h3>Time:</h3>
<p>1:00 - 3:30 p.m.</p>
<h3>Location:</h3>
<p>GCLC Office (<a href="http://www.gclc-lib.org/about/directions.html">Directions
to GCLC</a>)</p>
<h3>Speaker:</h3>
<p>Patricia Van Skaik, Manager, History and Genealogy Department of the
Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
<br>
Patricia holds both a Master of Science in Library Science and Master
of History degree. She is a regular contributor to Ohio Genealogical
Society Hamilton County Chapter publications and is author of several
articles and books. Patricia is also a lecturer at the national and
state levels, specializing in census, immigration, Civil War and German
genealogy.
<br>
<br>
Denis Daly, Reference Librarian, History and Genealogy Department of
the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
<br>
Denis holds an MA in African American history.</p>
<h3>Description:</h3>
<p>The Genealogy Reference Interview
<br>
Presenter: Patricia Van Skaik
<br>
The genealogy librarian faces unique challenges when conducting the
reference interview, the cornerstone of library service. The
fundamental steps of the reference interview are presented as they
apply to genealogical service along with many twists and turns
encountered when assisting family historians.
<br>
1. Setting the Stage <br>
<br>
2. Clarifying the Questions
<br>
- Specialized Language
<br>
- Use of Pin Down Questions
<br>
- Assistance with Methodology
<br>
<br>
3. Finding Sources of Information
<br>
- Genealogy Cheat Sheets
<br>
- Catalog Challenges
<br>
- Cataloging Language
<br>
- Hidden Materials
<br>
- Omissions
<br>
- Determining What’s Inside the Source <br>
- Consulting Other Librarians
<br>
- Conducting Family History Research
<br>
<br>
4. Matching Sources to Users
<br>
- Library Skills
<br>
- Genealogy Skills
<br>
- Computer Skills
<br>
- Equipment Operation
<br>
<br>
5. Assisting Users with Sources
<br>
- Lack of Uniformity
<br>
- Complex Organizing Systems
<br>
- Used in Conjunction with Other Sources
<br>
- Methodology
<br>
<br>
6. Determining User Satisfaction-Back to the Drawing Board?
<br>
<br>
<br>
Black Roots in Cyberspace: African American Genealogy on the Internet.
<br>
Presenter: Denis Daly
<br>
Utilizing the Internet for Genealogical research has become
extremely popular over the past decade. However, without basic
knowledge, this search can become frustrating. The speaker will address
some of the basic challenges inherent in both Internet research and
African-American genealogical research to help form a base from which
electronic research can begin.
<br>
<br>
The presentation will cover:
<br>
1. A brief discussion of the unique nature of African American
genealogy, it’s specific difficulties and rewards which form the
backbone of research in both print and electronic research.
<br>
<br>
2. General internet resources and their application to African-American
genealogy.
<br>
- Using Ancestry and Heritage Quest
<br>
- Census records
<br>
- Military records
<br>
- Vital statistics
<br>
- General searches/List Serves
<br>
<br>
3. Specific resources
<br>
- Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County Home Page <br>
- Using search engines for specific searches, county records,
genealogy groups, and even family researchers doing work on your family
through the maze of the Internet.
<br>
<br>
</p>
<h3>Member Cost:</h3>
<p>$20.00</p>
<h3>Friend of GCLC Cost:</h3>
<p>$20.00</p>
<h3>Non-Member Cost:</h3>
<p>$45.00</p>
<p>The deadline to register is Friday, September 17th, 2004</p>
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