[Publib] RUSA's upcoming genealogy events

[Liz Markel]

Did you know?

 

Genealogical research is one of the primary patron uses of the reference
desk, and remains one of the most time consuming reference desk duties
in public libraries, especially for those generalist desks that do not
have genealogy or history specialists on staff. Academic librarians who
service students assigned local history projects quickly learn that
genealogy sources are often the primary tools available for that
research.

 

The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) can help expand the
skill set and increase the efficiency of your reference desk with two
exciting genealogy professional development opportunities.

 

"Genealogy 101" - an online course taught by genealogy expert and RUSA
member Jack Simpson

Registration for this online learning opportunity closes tomorrow,
Thursday, November 5!

This asynchronous online course will be held Nov. 9 - Dec. 23 (includes
an extra week for the Thanksgiving holiday), and is an excellent
learning experience for those wanting to acquire or brush up on the
basics of genealogy reference. Students log in and complete work at
their own pace. Group discounts are available-contact Liz Markel
(lmarkel at ala.org) for more info.

More course information is available at the RUSA website.
<http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/development/genealogy101/index.c
fm> 

Register online now!
<http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=eventsdist&Template=/Conference
/ConferenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=D> 

 

"The Genealogy Reference Desk: Where Everyone Knows Your Name" - a
full-day workshop held in conjunction with the 2010 ALA Midwinter
Meeting

Registration now open for this event! Advance registration prices
available until Dec. 4.

Friday, January 15, 2010  8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.

Sponsored by ProQuest and hosted by the New England Historic
Genealogical Society, this full-day workshop will focus on the
nitty-gritty of genealogy research as well as important Colonial and New
England-based genealogy resources. Lunch and a tour of the NEHGS
facility are included.

You do not need to register for Midwinter in order to participate! Come
spend the day with us in the beautiful Back Bay neighborhood, and hear
from speakers including D. Brenton Simons, Christine Baron, Laura
Prescott, Drew Smith and David Dearborn.

More information about this exciting workshop is available at the RUSA
blog. <http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/09/mw10-genealogyinst1/>  

Register online now!
<http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=Home&Template=/CFApps/Experient
/Redirect.cfm&Meeting=MW10> 

 

MEMBERSHIP SAVES YOU MONEY! RUSA members always receive the lowest
registration rates for RUSA events. If you're not a member, you're
missing out. Join, renew or add RUSA to your ALA membership at
www.ala.org/membership. Learn more about us at www.ala.org/rusa. 

 

**Please forward this message to anyone you know who might be interested
in these learning opportunities!**

 

Liz F. Markel, M.A.

Marketing Specialist

Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)

Reference and User Services Association (RUSA)

 

The American Library Association // 50 E. Huron Street // Chicago, IL
60611

800-545-2433 // p. 312-280-4398 // f. 312-280-5273 // e. lmarkel at ala.org

Find our divisions online at    www.ala.org/rusa    &
www.ala.org/ascla

 

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