[Genealib] Free Genealogy Seminar at the Library of Michigan, Saturday, March 31

[Kris Rzepczynski]

If you are in or around Michigan at the end of the month, this free
seminar may be of interest. 
 

"Learning More at the Library of Michigan," an annual free genealogy
seminar, returns Saturday, March 31 with new and updated programs for
genealogists with a wide range of interests and experience levels who
want to become more adept at family history research using the
Internet.
 
"We continue to develop new genealogy programs to serve both beginning
and experienced genealogists, and to keep up with advances in
Internet-based research," said Randy Riley, Special Collections Manager
at the Library of Michigan. "In doing so, we hope to empower our patrons
to maximize our extensive collection, as well as trusted Web resources,
for their family history research."
 
Home to one of the top 10 genealogy collections in the United States,
the Library of Michigan also offers electronic resources that make
genealogical records and rare research materials more accessible. 
"Learning More at the Library of Michigan" will focus entirely on
Internet research and effective use of these online resources. The free,
half-day workshop runs from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Michigan Library and
Historical Center, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., in downtown Lansing.  Free
weekend parking is available at the library's parking lot off Kalamazoo
Street.
 
Seating is limited, so registration is recommended. Sign up online at
www.michigan.gov/familyhistory, by e-mail at librarian at michigan.gov or
by phone at (517) 373-1300. Participants will choose one class for each
time slot. Upon arrival at the seminar, attendees will receive a
schedule with room assignments. For more information, please contact the
Library of Michigan's Special Collections Services at (517) 373-1300.
 
Sessions include:
 
1 to 2 p.m.
 
Using the Library of Michigan Web Site:  Find out more about the
resources available on the Library of Michigan Web site and how you can
use them at home to make the best use of your research time when
visiting the library. 
 
Online Research with U.S. Census Records:  Discover how to make full
use of digitized census records and indexes on the genealogy databases
Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. 
 
2:15 to 3:15 p.m.
 
Online Tools for Finding Cemetery Sources:  Learn how to utilize the
Michigan Cemetery Sources database, www.michigan.gov/cemeteries, to
locate cemeteries, identify useful print transcriptions and locate
online burial lists. 
 
Vital Records Research on the Internet:  Find out which states and
counties are putting indexes to birth, marriage and death records online
and pick up tips to improve your searches. 
 
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
 
Michigan Genealogy Research on the Internet:  Examine the latest
resources and research strategies for Michigan family history
researchers interested in more effectively using the Internet. 
 
Online Military Records Research:  Explore the wealth of military
information available online and learn search strategies to maximize
your research time. 
 

If you have any additional questions about the seminar, please feel
free to contact me off list. Thank you.
 
Kris Rzepczynski
Michigan/Genealogy Coordinator
Library of Michigan
517.373.9456
krzepczynski at michigan.gov 
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