[Genealib] RE: Public Library Sponsored Family History/Genealogy Study Groups/Clubs

[Heather McLeland-Wieser]

Wanda;
I work for the Seattle Public Library and although we have several very active genealogy groups in the area we have also sponsored/hosted/run a genealogy study group based on the Ken Aitkin model.  We usually run a 4 week course where we discuss 4 different case study articles and how to apply those methods to individual research.  I limit the group to 8-10 which allows for a lively discussion where everyone can have their say.  We've done this irregularly for 4 years.  It has been very popular.

Heather

From: genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu [mailto:genealib-bounces at mailman.acomp.usf.edu] On Behalf Of Wanda Hunter
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 9:56 AM
To: genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu
Subject: [Genealib] Public Library Sponsored Family History/Genealogy Study Groups/Clubs

Our local genealogy society is not very active. The group doesn't offer training/workshops for the public or during their meetings. Nor have they indicated an interest in partnering with the library to offer workshops.
I am interested in starting a library sponsored family history study group.  Has anyone done anything similar?  Has it been successful?

Thanks.

Wanda Hunter
Local & State History Manager
Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center
300 Maiden Ln
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5000
910-483-7727, ext. 309
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