[Genealib] Genealogy conference for librarians

[janet tomkins]

I am pleased to alert GENEALIB subscribers to an upcoming conference of
interest to genealogy and local history librarians as well as to generalist
reference librarians who regularly deal with genealogy and local history
queries – or, indeed, anyone with an interest in this specialized
area of library service.

“Genealogy and Local History for All: Services to Multicultural
Communities” will take place in Ottawa, Ontario on August 6 and 7 at
Library and Archives Canada, and will include tours of the Canadian
Genealogy Centre and Gatineau Preservation Centre.  For full details,
please see the conference website at

http://www3.telus.net/public/cv910081/GenLoc/

The conference will feature presentations on a wide variety of topics
including DNA and genealogy, resources and services for specific ethnic
groups, and global initiatives being undertaken by FamilySearch.  It will
also provide an excellent opportunity to make new contacts with librarians
and archivists working in the area of genealogy and local history.

As a genealogy librarian and member of the Standing Committee of Section 37
(Genealogy and Local History) of the International Federation of Library
Associations and Institutions (IFLA), I am very excited to be a member of
the organizing committee for the conference and hope you will be able to
join us in Ottawa.  The deadline for early bird registration is May 31. 
For registration information, see

http://www3.telus.net/public/cv910081/GenLoc/regis.html

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information.

Sincerely,

Janet Tomkins
Genealogy librarian
Vancouver Public Library

Information Coordinator
Section 37 - Genealogy and Local History
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions