The webcast will include information about accessing and using these collections online or offline. Register here today…(Read More)
This webcast will highlight examples of such collections and their application to the family history, with an emphasis on manuscript collections from a variety of libraries. Learn methods for accessing and using such collections, whether offline or online. Register here today…(Read More)
This webcast will explore a variety of these databases, including many not traditionally thought of as being relevant to family history, and provide illustrative example and advice on access. Register here today…(Read More)
CHICAGO- Register today for the three-part webcast series “Discovering Family History in Library Collections” sponsored by the History Section of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA). During this three-part webcast series, explore library collections useful for genealogy/family history research, including free and subscription databases available at many…(Read More)
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On Friday, January 26, 2019 the RUSA Genealogy Midwinter Institute will once again explore diverse topics in genealogy and historical research during the ALA Midwinter Meeting at the Hyatt Olive 8 in Seattle, WA. The all-day Institute will feature individual presentations and panel sessions from experts in this field. Topics will highlight local sources…(Read More)
Dr. Plummer Alston Jones, Jr., professor of library science at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC was selected as the 2018 recipient of the Reference and User Services Association’s (RUSA) History Section’s Genealogy / History Achievement Award, sponsored by ProQuest. The award consists of a citation and $1,500* to a librarian, library or…(Read More)
RUSA Genealogy Institute Sponsored by ProQuest Fri., February 9, 2018 – 8:00am -4:00pm Event Code: RUS1 The RUSA Genealogy Institute will explore diverse topics in genealogy and genealogy research; such as, highlighting local sources of archival and genealogical information; genealogy research training for non-genealogy librarians; new genealogical and historical databases and resources; new…(Read More)
RUSA’s History Section co-sponsored two programs with the Map and Geospatial Information Round Table (MAGIRT) at ALA Annual in Chicago, and they were very enthusiastically received. Informative and useful, they consisted of a panel of three presenters, followed by a tutorial. Panel members from New York Public Library, the Newberry Library and FindMyPast…(Read More)