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'''August 24th - Class 1 - Getting Started by Getting Organized''' | |||
Don't waste time doing the same searches every 6-12 months. Keep track of the records you have already looked at and what records you need to look at to find the information you need. | |||
We will discuss the research cycle and where to start. | |||
Which is better - paper or computer (this is a trick question) | |||
How to utilize research logs and use family group sheets and timelines. | |||
We will discuss personal database programs. | |||
'''August 31st - Class 2 - Getting Better Search Results in FamilySearch''' | |||
There are a few tricks we can employ to get better and more useful search results. We will learn how to use filters, wild cards, search by location, search by collections. | |||
'''September 7th - Class 3 - Utilizing FamilySearch Catalog''' | |||
After we have done basic searches - then what - Using the catalog will help to zero in on the data you are looking for. We will learn how to find collections by place, keyword, subject and how to search by film number. | |||
'''September 14th - Class 4 - Utilizing FamilySearch Wiki''' | |||
Just as with using the catalog using the wiki will help us find records not in FamilySearch's collections. We will luse FamilySearch Wiki to find records on other websites, and find details about the collections on FamilySearch. | |||
'''September 21 - Class 5 - Utilizing FamilySearch Books''' | |||
There are a lot of digitized books on FamilySearch. These include family histories that have been published and also county and city histories that may include information about your family. In this class we will learn how to find them and how to search to book so that we don't have to read the entire book to see if a family member is mentioned. | |||
'''<u>September 28 - the Center is CLOSED</u>''' | |||
'''October 5th - Class 6 - Get More From Google''' | |||
Learn how to use search engines to locate state archives, online newspapers, and maps. We will also explore Google operators to get better search results and when we have found a website we want to use again we will bookmark the site. | |||
'''October 12th - Class 1 - Getting Started by Getting Organized''' | |||
'''October 19th - Class 2 - Getting Better Search Results in FamilySearch''' | |||
'''October 26th - Class 3 - Utilizing FamilySearch Catalog''' | |||
'''November 2nd - Class 4 - Utilizing FamilySearch Wiki''' | |||
'''November 9th - Class 5 - Utilizing FamilySearch Books''' | |||
'''November 16th - Class 6 - Get More From Google''' | |||
====Staff Training Meetings==== | ====Staff Training Meetings==== | ||