[Genealib] Genealogy Lock-In

[Tim Herrmann]

Phyllis,
 
That is wonderful!  I got the idea for a lock-in from this list and we have had 5 of them over the last few years.  They have always been successful and popular, with enrollment generally maxing out around 35.  I find them fun to organize and the patrons are very happy for the opportunity.  Good to hear that yours went well.
 
Tim Herrmann
On Friday, July 18, 2008 11:13 AM, Phyllis Rickard wrote:

Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:13:04 -0400
From: Phyllis Rickard
To: "Librarians Serving Genealogists" 
Subject: [Genealib] Genealogy Lock-In

For many years I have wanted to do a genealogy lock-in at our library. I have asked questions of many people on this list and saved any other messages pertaining to a lock-in.
 
I am so excited!! Last night we held our first lock-in and it was a success! People had to pre-register for the night. The library closed at 6 and the lock-in was from 7-11. As we had 16 computers available for public use, there were 16 sign-up slots. There was an additional sign-up sheet if anyone was planning to bring their own wireless-ready lap top. 
 
There were 18 people registered, one had something come up and gave us permission to give away her slot if we needed to do so. Two people brought their own computers.
 
There were several people who were able to locate information they had been searching for for years!! (I was so excited, it felt like I'd made a break-through in my own research!) Many people asked when we were going to do another one! All but two stayed until 11.
 
My Director stayed for it and helped with questions. There were just the two of us on staff last night. We were busy.
 
Thank you to everyone who patiently answered my questions over the last couple of years and thank you to those who posted info about their own lock-ins.
 
Phyllis Rickard
AV / Outreach Librarian
Lenawee County Library
Adrian, MI
prickard at monroe.lib.mi.us
 
Tim Herrmann
Kentucky History Specialist
Kenton County Public Library
502 Scott Street
Covington KY 41011
859-962-4060 ext. 4232 (office)
859-962-4070 (Kentucky Reference Desk)

"Whatever happens, it's not my fault."
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