[Events] Genealogy Workshop

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Genealogy Workshop - Basic Level

 

Have you ever considered researching your family history but do not know
where to start?

Have you ever thought about exploring your own past?

 

The Department of History presents a unique half-day workshop designed
to provide an introduction to basic genealogy and the relevant sources,
skills and record-keeping. Participants will need no prior experience of
historical or genealogical studies.

 

Date Wednesday 19 May 2010 (10am-2pm)   Venue  Large Library Training
Room

 

Session one - Introduction to Genealogy

The purpose of this session is to introduce participants to the study of
family history. Participants will become familiar with basic concepts of
research including identifying and locating sources, categories of
sources for family history, collating information and using oral history
in genealogy. The workshop is designed to give participants a systematic
approach to researching their family history.

 

Session two - How to navigate online sources for Genealogy Research

The purpose of this session is to introduce participants to Internet
sources directed at family history. You will become familiar with basic
concepts of online searching, source retrieval and how to download
material from Genealogy online sources. The next phase of this practical
hands-on workshop shows participants how to use document logs, how to
keep records and Family Tree construction. The final part of the
workshop examines available computer packages for genealogy research.

 

For further information or to book a place please contact Dr. Conor
Reidy at conor.reidy at ul.ie 

 

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