[Genealib] Genealogy Preconference at ALA

[Janice Schultz]

Are you going to ALA in Anaheim?  It's not to late to sign up for the early bird registration for the Genealogy Preconference which will be held on Friday, June 26.  The theme is "Genealogy Boot Camp" and the speakers are: Elizabeth Shown Mills ("Today's Genealogical Standards: A Primer for Librarians" and "Oral History's Role in Family History"), Michael Kirley ("Researching in Southern California Libraries"), Russ Lynch ("Beginning Genealogy") and Diana Watkins ("Internet Genealogy").  Below is the information from the ALA website:
 
Genealogy Boot Camp
Friday, June 27, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
RUSA HS
Learn the basics of ancestry research and genealogy reference skills during the Genealogy Boot Camp. Whether you are a new librarian or one interested in refreshing your skills, this full-day workshop provides the tools you need for giving successful genealogy reference help. 
Speaker: Elizabeth Shown Mills, special guest lecturer, author of Evidence! Citation and Analysis for the Family Historian and Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians; Isle of Canes (Provo: Ancestry, 2005); and QuickSheet: Citing Online Historical Resources, Evidence! Style
Tickets: Advance: ALA Member: $99; Non- Member: $140; Student/Retired Member: $57. Onsite: ALA Member: $135; Non-Member: $180; Student/Retired Member: $97.
Event Code: RU2

Hope to see you there!
 
Janice Schultz
Genealogy Librarian
jschultz at mcpl.lib.mo.us <mailto:jschultz at mcpl.lib.mo.us> 
Mid-Continent Public Library, Genealogy Branch
317 W. 24 Highway
Independence MO 64050
http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us <http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/> 
Phone: (816) 252-7228; Fax: (816) 254-7114
Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions express are personal
Genealogy Branch closing for move in Spring 2008 - Call before scheduling a visit.
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