Northeast Ohio Regional Library System
Date/Time
11/8/2022
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern
Event Registration
Competency
Reference
Event Description
Join us for a day of genealogy with local genealogy experts.
Genealogy: First Steps in Research
A patron has arrived with a genealogy question. What can you do to help? Here are a few basic pointers to get them started. We will review forms to use, questions to ask and resources available both at the library and elsewhere. We will also look at a list of basic books and websites to get started.
Genealogy in the Public Library
Way-pointing is what librarians do best! With some basic understanding of genealogy terms, forms, resources and best practices, you can help a patron start researching their family's history. We will show simple searches on free and library version genealogy websites and “check out” the best books. Practicing on your own family research is fun and essential to understanding how to help someone else.
Resources of the Ohio Genealogical Society and its Chapters
The Ohio Genealogical Society located in Bellville, and its ninety chapters statewide, provide a great resource for genealogy/local history publications, archival resources, digital materials, educational opportunities, and especially, the knowledge base of over 10,000 people interested in their Ohio ancestors. We will learn how to access collections, programs, websites, and people!
In addition, Ann Sindelar, Library Reference Supervisor for the Cleveland History Center will focus on genealogy and special collections. We will end the day with a Q & A with a panel of speakers.
Presenters:
Stacie Murry is the Cataloging and Reference Associate at the Ingalls Library at The Cleveland Museum of Art where she has worked for 38 years. She has a Master’s Degree in Art History from Case Western Reserve University. She has been doing genealogy research for more than 25 years.
Cheryl McClellan retired recently after serving many years as the Geauga County Public Library genealogist. She writes for genealogy magazines and is a well-known speaker at local events, public libraries, genealogical societies and Ohio Genealogical Society conferences. She is currently serving as local researcher for the Kirtland Ohio 1830s home of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The home is being restored and will open for tours next year.
Sunny Morton is an award-winning writer and a globally popular lecturer. She is a longtime Contributing Editor at Family Tree Magazine; Contributing Editor and Content Manager for Your DNA Guide; frequent contributor to the blog at FamilySearch (the world's biggest free genealogy website); and past Editor of Ohio Genealogy News. She is known internationally for her astute comparisons of the giant genealogy websites. She is author of How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records, with Harold Henderson, CG, and Story of My Life: A Workbook for Preserving Your Legacy, now in its 2nd edition.
Tom Neel, retired Library Director 1984-2021 at the Ohio Genealogical Society, received a BA in Liberal Arts (majors in Botany-Bacteriology and History) from Ohio Wesleyan University and an MLIS from Kent State University. He currently serves on the Fellows and Awards Committee of OGS, is President of the Huron Co Chapter OGS, is a Trustee of the Ashland Co Chapter OGS, and is President of the New London Area Historical Society in his hometown. He is a member of the usual assortment of library, history, archival, and genealogical organizations, and provides lectures in his field for local groups.
Ann Sindelar, Library Reference Supervisor for the Cleveland History Center
Genealogy: First Steps in Research
A patron has arrived with a genealogy question. What can you do to help? Here are a few basic pointers to get them started. We will review forms to use, questions to ask and resources available both at the library and elsewhere. We will also look at a list of basic books and websites to get started.
Genealogy in the Public Library
Way-pointing is what librarians do best! With some basic understanding of genealogy terms, forms, resources and best practices, you can help a patron start researching their family's history. We will show simple searches on free and library version genealogy websites and “check out” the best books. Practicing on your own family research is fun and essential to understanding how to help someone else.
Comparing the Genealogy Giants: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com and MyHeritage.com.
The "genealogy giants" all provide audiences with tools and records for researching family trees online. They offer access to billions of historical record images, from newspapers to censuses to baptismal registers from the United States and around the world. They offer the ability to build your family tree, explore other people's family trees and even collaborate with fellow descendants. But they aren't all the same. Their record selection, geographical coverage and user bases vary widely. And two of them also offer the ability to integrate DNA discoveries with what you learn from old records.
Learning objectives:
- Learn about what's available on all of these websites, and options for free, subscription and personal access
- Learn about the major differences between these websites, so you can steer patrons toward the ones of most value to them
- Learn more about Library Editions (Ancestry, Findmypast and MyHeritage) so you can recommend which might be the best investment to serve your patrons
Resources of the Ohio Genealogical Society and its Chapters
The Ohio Genealogical Society located in Bellville, and its ninety chapters statewide, provide a great resource for genealogy/local history publications, archival resources, digital materials, educational opportunities, and especially, the knowledge base of over 10,000 people interested in their Ohio ancestors. We will learn how to access collections, programs, websites, and people!
In addition, Ann Sindelar, Library Reference Supervisor for the Cleveland History Center will focus on genealogy and special collections. We will end the day with a Q & A with a panel of speakers.
Presenters:
Stacie Murry is the Cataloging and Reference Associate at the Ingalls Library at The Cleveland Museum of Art where she has worked for 38 years. She has a Master’s Degree in Art History from Case Western Reserve University. She has been doing genealogy research for more than 25 years.Cheryl McClellan retired recently after serving many years as the Geauga County Public Library genealogist. She writes for genealogy magazines and is a well-known speaker at local events, public libraries, genealogical societies and Ohio Genealogical Society conferences. She is currently serving as local researcher for the Kirtland Ohio 1830s home of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The home is being restored and will open for tours next year. Sunny Morton is an award-winning writer and a globally popular lecturer. She is a longtime Contributing Editor at Family Tree Magazine; Contributing Editor and Content Manager for Your DNA Guide; frequent contributor to the blog at FamilySearch (the world's biggest free genealogy website); and past Editor of Ohio Genealogy News. She is known internationally for her astute comparisons of the giant genealogy websites. She is author of How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records, with Harold Henderson, CG, and Story of My Life: A Workbook for Preserving Your Legacy, now in its 2nd edition.Tom Neel, retired Library Director 1984-2021 at the Ohio Genealogical Society, received a BA in Liberal Arts (majors in Botany-Bacteriology and History) from Ohio Wesleyan University and an MLIS from Kent State University. He currently serves on the Fellows and Awards Committee of OGS, is President of the Huron Co Chapter OGS, is a Trustee of the Ashland Co Chapter OGS, and is President of the New London Area Historical Society in his hometown. He is a member of the usual assortment of library, history, archival, and genealogical organizations, and provides lectures in his field for local groups.Ann Sindelar, Library Reference Supervisor for the Cleveland History Center
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Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in learning more about genealogy resources
Competency: Reference
Non-Member Cost: $160
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $120
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: $80
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $80
There is an additional $20 surcharge for facility use and amenities.
Lunch will be provided.
We encourage you to register a minimum of three (5) days in advance for this event in order to ensure that we can accommodate your full participation in terms of seating, hand-outs, food, etc.
This event is supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
Competency: Reference
Non-Member Cost: $160
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $120
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: $80
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $80
There is an additional $20 surcharge for facility use and amenities.
Lunch will be provided.
We encourage you to register a minimum of three (5) days in advance for this event in order to ensure that we can accommodate your full participation in terms of seating, hand-outs, food, etc.
This event is supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
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