[Genealib] HeritageQuest training for CT genealogy librarians

[Sandy Day]

Richard
I also would like to know of any online training. I am planning on teaching 
a class on HQ in Spring 2009 and would love any insights that would be 
helpful.
Sandy Day
Genealogy Librarian
Schiappa Library
Steubenville OH


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From: "Richard Roberts" <RRoberts at cslib.org>
To: "Librarians Serving Genealogists" <genealib at lists.acomp.usf.edu>
Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 2:03 PM
Subject: [Genealib] HeritageQuest training for CT genealogy librarians


> Note these four half day sessions for HeritageQuest training at Bristol
> Public Library on Jan. 20th and 21st (snow date Jan. 22nd & 23rd).
> Registration will be by email only and  on a first come first serve
> basis.
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> HeritageQuest Online Database Training for Genealogists
> On January 20th and 21st, Beth Reiten, Senior Training Specialist for
> ProQuest will conduct half day training sessions for HeritageQuest
> Online. HeritageQuest Online is a unique resource for both genealogical
> and historical researchers. In each session, we will cover the modules:
> U.S. Census, Books, PERSI, Freedman's Bank, Revolutionary War, and
> Serial Set and explore finding and manipulating results. In addition we
> will learn how to best print images using Adobe Acrobat and how to
> maximize the utility of the notebook feature. We will also work with the
> Census Book help, maps and census forms. Participants will take away
> experience with genealogical research and supporting handouts to help
> refresh their memory after the session.
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> U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1930: The page images for the entire census,
> 1790-1930, are included in HeritageQuest Online. Many corresponding name
> indexes are also available. These are completely new indexes created by
> ProQuest. In addition to the ability to search by name, our census
> records can be searched by place of birth, age, ethnicity and other
> variables making this the most versatile census searching available
> online. Researchers can quickly see all African-Americans or all persons
> born in Ireland living in a state or county.
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> PERSI™ - The PERiodical Source Index: A comprehensive subject index
> covering more than 6,600 genealogy and local history periodicals written
> in English and French (Canada) since 1800. PERSI™ provides the
> researcher the ability to search on surnames, locations, and
> methodologies as well as the ability to browse the journals by title and
> keyword. There are more than 2.1 million article citations currently
> available, with updates occurring annually.
>
> Freedman's Bank Records: At the close of the Civil War, the Freedman's
> Savings & Trust Company was the primary bank for America's freed slaves
> and others from 1865-1874. This HeritageQuest collection documents more
> than 105,000 bank depositors and over 480,000 of their dependants and
> heirs. It is considered one of the most important resources for
> African-American genealogical research.
>
> Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files:
> This collection details records of 80,000+ individuals who served in the
> Revolutionary War and contains both genealogical and historical
> information. Each veteran's file contains six or more pages on each
> veteran and normally includes the veteran's former rank, unit, and
> period of service, age or date of birth, residence, and
> sometimes-genealogical information on other family members.
>
> U.S. Serial Set: This collection offers a glimpseinto the people and
> places on whose behalf Congressional action was sought during the period
> 1789-1969. Consisting of documents and reports prepared for the U.S.
> Congress, it includes Private Relief Actions, Memorials, and Petitions.
> The subject matter covered by this collection includes: pensions,
> military and naval matters, claims of election fraud, public works
> projects, immigration and naturalization, land grants, taxation, and
> many types of monetary claims made by individuals and businesses.
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> Select one of the following sessions:
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> Tuesday, January 20, 2009
> 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
> (snow date: Jan. 22nd)
> Bristol Public Library Computer Lab
> Fee: Free   Limit: 14
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> Tuesday, January 20, 2009
> 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
> (snow date: Jan. 22nd)
> Bristol Public Library Computer Lab
> Fee: Free   Limit: 14
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> Wednesday, January 21, 2009
> 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
> (snow date: Jan. 23rd)
> Bristol Public Library Computer Lab
> Fee: Free   Limit: 14
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> Wednesday, January 21, 2009
> 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
> (snow date: Jan. 23rd)
> Bristol Public Library Computer Lab
> Fee: Free   Limit: 14
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> REGISTRATION: Please email Kris Abery at kabery at cslib.org or call (860)
> 704-2206. When registering include the following information: FIRST
> NAME, LAST NAME, PHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS, SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
> REQUIRED, & THE SESSION YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.
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> Richard C. Roberts
> Unit Head, History & Genealogy
> Connecticut State Library
> 231 Capitol Ave.
> Hartford, CT  06106-1537
> (860) 757-6580
> FAX (860) 757-6677
> http://www.cslib.org/handg.htm
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