Local History and Genealogy Section Webinar
Objectives
- To understand what “genetic exceptionalism” is and why DNA testing is now critical for your genealogical patron
- To gain a basic knowledge of what DNA testing can and cannot do for genealogical research
- To identify relevant resources for the library’s collection and for the librarian’s continuing education
Librarians had to learn how to…
- Do lookups in catalogs and PERSI
- Operate a microform reader
- Use the Web to search for and access online resources
- Use online subscription services
- Teach these skills to patrons
- Assist patrons in doing these things
Join the webinar on 24 September 2020, 10.00 – 11.30 CST
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Speaker:
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Drew Smith
Associate Librarian, University of South Florida Libraries (USA)
Audience: IFLA Members, librarians, archivists, genealogists
Organiser: Cherie Bush, Local History and Genealogy Section Standing Committee Member (localhistgen@gmail.com)
Sponsored by: IFLA Local History and Genealogy Section