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Most of us had one or two '''how to''' books at the beginning and the other materials came as our experience broadened. You may want to re-evaluate or update these choices from time to time. As a professional genealogist working for others, you need to acquire a few standard works on '''methodology''' as well as keeping current with news via memberships and the Internet. Again, the book ''Professional Genealogy'' is to date the best inclusive publication of distilled wisdom for both business and professional practice. | Most of us had one or two '''how to''' books at the beginning and the other materials came as our experience broadened. You may want to re-evaluate or update these choices from time to time. As a professional genealogist working for others, you need to acquire a few standard works on '''methodology''' as well as keeping current with news via memberships and the Internet. Again, the book ''Professional Genealogy'' is to date the best inclusive publication of distilled wisdom for both business and professional practice. | ||
You may also want to take a course or purchase some books that help you plan for field trips to '''resource centres and repositories''' that you do not visit on a regular basis―for example, the ''Planning a Research Trip Including Preparing for Salt Lake City'' course offered by the | You may also want to take a course or purchase some books that help you plan for field trips to '''resource centres and repositories''' that you do not visit on a regular basis―for example, the ''Planning a Research Trip Including Preparing for Salt Lake City'' course offered by the International Institute of Genealogical Studies. Institutional '''guides''' to the National Archives of specific countries and how to access their collections are available. Good advance planning means efficient use of time on site! | ||
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Information in this Wiki page is excerpted from the online courses {{Methodology, parts 1-6}} offered by [http://www.genealogicalstudies.com The | Information in this Wiki page is excerpted from the online courses {{Methodology, parts 1-6}} offered by [http://www.genealogicalstudies.com The International Institute of Genealogical Studies]. To learn more about these courses or other courses available from the Institute, see our website. We can be contacted at [mailto:wiki@genealogicalstudies.com wiki@genealogicalstudies.com] | ||
We welcome updates and additions to this Wiki page. | We welcome updates and additions to this Wiki page. | ||
[[Category:Reference Materials and Finding Aids]] | [[Category:Reference Materials and Finding Aids]] | ||
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