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The six steps in this section are designed to help you locate several professional genealogists and then select the one that best meets your needs. <br> | The six steps in this section are designed to help you locate several professional genealogists and then select the one that best meets your needs. <br> | ||
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=== '''Step 2: Obtain a List of Genealogists''' === | === '''Step 2: Obtain a List of Genealogists''' === | ||
Next, obtain a list of potential genealogists. The reference section in [[ | Next, obtain a list of potential genealogists. The reference section in [[Hiring a Professional Researcher#Part_III:_Reference_Section|Part III of this guide]] identifies where to obtain lists of genealogists. You can also contact libraries, archives, or genealogical societies in your area. | ||
=== '''Step 3: Contact Candidates''' === | === '''Step 3: Contact Candidates''' === | ||
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*Do you feel the genealogist has a good understanding of your research problem and knows how to solve it? | *Do you feel the genealogist has a good understanding of your research problem and knows how to solve it? | ||
*Does the genealogist have familiarity with and access to the records that are most likely to solve your research problem?<br> | *Does the genealogist have familiarity with and access to the records that are most likely to solve your research problem?<br> | ||
*Do you sense that the genealogist is really interested in your project? | *Do you sense that the genealogist is really interested in your project? | ||
*Do you feel that the genealogist has the required background and skills? | *Do you feel that the genealogist has the required background and skills? | ||
*Do the genealogist's fees seem appropriate?<br> | *Do the genealogist's fees seem appropriate?<br> | ||
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E-mail: [mailto:information@icapgen.org information@icapgen.org] | E-mail: [mailto:information@icapgen.org information@icapgen.org] | ||
Web: [http://www.icapgen.org/ www.icapgen.org]<br> | Web: [http://www.icapgen.org/ www.icapgen.org]<br> | ||
==== Board-Certified Genealogists ==== | ==== Board-Certified Genealogists ==== | ||
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[http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php Online directory] | [http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php Online directory] | ||
Tests and certifies researchers in various categories of services. All [http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php certified individuals] must agree to a "code of ethics." | Tests and certifies researchers in various categories of services. All [http://www.bcgcertification.org/associates/index.php certified individuals] must agree to a "code of ethics." | ||
==== APG Directory of Professional Genealogists ==== | ==== APG Directory of Professional Genealogists ==== | ||
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The Association of Professional Genealogists <br>P. O. Box 40393 <br>Denver, CO 80204-0393 <br>Web: [http://www.apgen.org/index.html www.apgen.org/index.html] | The Association of Professional Genealogists <br>P. O. Box 40393 <br>Denver, CO 80204-0393 <br>Web: [http://www.apgen.org/index.html www.apgen.org/index.html] | ||
[http://www. | [http://www.icapgen.org/icapgen/aglist online directory] of genealogists no cost | ||
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. | 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. | ||
[[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:Professional_Genealogists]] [[Category:Genealogists]] [[Category: | [[Category:Beginners]] [[Category:Professional_Genealogists]] [[Category:Genealogists]] [[Category:Obtain_and_Search_the_Records]] | ||