Genealogy:Fine-Tuning Immigration Research & The Value of Using Timelines - Daytona Beach (02/25/15) 

Two Genealogy Topic Discussions with Ann Mohr Osisek

"Backing Up to the Boat" is a comprehensive program that addresses immigration factors such as time frames, ethnic backgrounds, ports of entry and the naturalization process.  It will also include subject matter such as indentured servants, name changes and the importance of family oral history plus the use of family documents to aid one's search.  The importance of timelines, census documentation and on-line databases will be explored.

"Chronological Logic" - Timelines in Genealogical Research This program helps the researcher to learn about different types of timelines & the reasons why they should be used in daily research.  We'll explore where one might find on-line assistance in the creation of both a basic and a more detailed timeline; it includes the importance of preparation & documentation.  Examples will be shown of both basic & detailed timelines with suggestions for source material and links for further assistance.

Learning outcomes from these two presentations would be:

1. Helping a genealogy librarian or reference librarian better understand the needs of library patrons engaged in genealogical research on these two subjects.

2. Understanding the importance of using reference texts and materials for genealogical research other than what is included in a genealogy collection.

3. Enabling the patron/researcher to achieve success with the librarian's knowledge of an entire collection & its relationship to genealogy research.

Interested in Genealogy?  The NEFLIN Genealogy Interest Group will meet at 1:30 pm.  New members welcome!  Consider staying for the Interest Group and register today.

Trainer: Ann Mohr Osisek

Ann has been a resident of central Florida for 39 years and taught genealogy classes through the Orange County, FL Adult Education for 19 years & continues to teach an annual week long genealogy class at the John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC. She is a past president of the Florida State Genealogical Society & a past president of the Central Florida Genealogical Society. She has completed courses at the Samford University Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research, Birmingham, AL & has been published in the FGS Forum, the APG Quarterly and numerous genealogical & historical publications.

Cost: NEFLIN classes are free of charge for Florida library staff. Registration is required for all classes and NEFLIN members get priority.

Cancellation Deadline is 9:00 am on Monday, February 23, 2015.
Otherwise, no show fees may apply. See all NEFLIN CE policies at http://www.neflin.org/training