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As you work with your genealogist, be sure to communicate often. Most problems can be avoided through good communication. However, if problems do arise that you cannot sole together, get in touch with the organization that credentialed the genealogist. Many organizations will mediate or arbitrate disagreements between the genealogists they credential and their clients. | As you work with your genealogist, be sure to communicate often. Most problems can be avoided through good communication. However, if problems do arise that you cannot sole together, get in touch with the organization that credentialed the genealogist. Many organizations will mediate or arbitrate disagreements between the genealogists they credential and their clients. | ||
<br><br> | == '''Part III: Reference Section''' == | ||
==== '''''Accredited Genealogist<sup>®</sup> Researchers''''' <br> ==== | |||
International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen<sup>SM</sup>) <br>P.O. Box 1144 <br>Salt Lake City, UT 84111-1144 <br>Web: [http://www.icapgen.org/ www.infouga.org] | |||
A [http://www.icapgen.org/Programs/aglist.htm#SearchAG list of genealogists] who have passed a competency-based examination, have been credentialed in specific geographic areas or subjects, and who have signed a code of ethics. | |||
==== '''''Certified Genealogists'''''<br> ==== | |||
''''''''''Board for Certification of Genealogists <br>P.O. Box 14291 <br>Washington, D.C. 20044 <br>Web: [[www.bcgcertification.org]] <br>E-mail: [[office@bcgcertification.org]] | |||
Cost for directory: $12.00 | |||
Tests and certifies researchers in various categories of services. All certified individuals must agree to a "code of ethics." | |||
==== '''''APG Directory of Professional Genealogists''''' <br> ==== | |||
The Association of Professional Genealogists <br>P. O. Box 40393 <br>Denver, CO 80204-0393 <br>Web: [[www.apgen.org]] | |||
Cost: $15 | |||
Available from this organization or your local library. Researchers listed in the directory must agree to a code of professionalism. The brochure ''Are You Ready to Become a Professional Genealogist?'' is free with a SASE. | |||
==== '''''Directory of Professional Genealogical Researchers''''' <br> ==== | |||
Everton's Genealogical Helper, <br>September-October issue only <br>P.O. Box 368 <br>Logan, Utah 84321 | |||
An annual list of those who pay to have their names listed.<br>Many libraries, archives, and courthouses maintain lists of researchers who use their facilities. They usually provide lists as a courtesy to patrons, and no attempt is made to assess credentials. <br><br> | |||
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