[Genealib] Genealogy Lock-In

[Clinton Library]

Congratulations on your successful lock in, we have been doing them for
the last 6 years on a regular basis, generally start in August or Sept.
and try them once a month on Friday evenings till November, then Jan till
April on Sunday afternoons ( our library is not open normally on Sundays)
We have a small lab area so generally limit 10 - 12, and patrons donate
$10 and bring a treat to share.  The funds allow us to continue our
Ancestrylibrary subscription.  It is always exciting to hear patrons
excitement as they locate an ancestor, we have also had many connections,
patrons discovering a family member working on the same line,
someone  that they did not know before.  Sharing is half the fun!

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: "Tim Herrmann"
  To: "Librarians Serving Genealogists"
  Subject: re: [Genealib] Genealogy Lock-In
  Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:46:49 -0400

  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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Root Cellar-Clinton Public Library 
306 8th Avenue South
Clinton, IA  52732
(563)-242-0840

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