Local History and Genealogy Section Webinar on 24 September 2020
07 September 2020
Local History and Genealogy Section Webinar
What Librarians Need to Know about DNA
When
24 September 2020
Where
Objectives
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To understand what “genetic exceptionalism” is and why DNA testing is now critical for your genealogical patron
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To gain a basic knowledge of what DNA testing can and cannot do for genealogical research
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To identify relevant resources for the library’s collection and for the librarian’s continuing education
Librarians had to learn how to…
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Do lookups in catalogs and PERSI
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Operate a microform reader
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Use the Web to search for and access online resources
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Use online subscription services
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Teach these skills to patrons
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Assist patrons in doing these things
Join the webinar on 24 September 2020, 10.00 – 11.30 CST
Check your timezone and save the date!
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
What Librarians Need to Know about DNA
When
24 September 2020
Where
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
Check your timezone and save the date!
Speaker:
-
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