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PROGRAM: Using AmericanAncestors.org; The Website of the NEHGS
PROGRAM PRESENTER: Melanie McComb, Senior Genealogist, assists library visitors, both on-site and online, with their family history research. She is an international lecturer who teaches on a variety of topics. Melanie holds a B.S. degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. She previously served as the social media coordinator for the NextGen Genealogy Network, a non-profit that creates a community for younger genealogists, where she managed the Facebook and Twitter accounts. She continues her interest in helping younger genealogists get involved at American Ancestors by assisting with educational programs from local schools, scout groups, and universities. Her areas of expertise include Irish genealogy, DNA, Atlantic Canada, Jewish genealogy, and military records.
PROGRAM SUMMARY: Explore the wealth of information at New England Historic and Genealogical Society's website: www.AmericanAncestors.org. This program introduces the viewer to American Ancestors – New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) - who we are, what we do, and how we can help you. With a focus on what is available to virtual viewers, this program talks about navigating our website, exploring our databases, finding subject guides, research templates and more. Our online accessible collections cover a wide range of genealogical records from the 17th to 21st century and span geographic locations from New England, the rest of the United States, as well as Canada and Europe. Our services include online courses, AncesTrees - our tree platform, online chat as well as research for hire. Join this program to learn how American Ancestors can help you accomplish your genealogical goals.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION (content used herein with permission of the copyright holder). All Rights Reserved. No part of this presentation may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from RCGS and NEHGS. COPYRIGHT © 2024, RCGS. Use of data from this page is limited to the membership of the Rock County Genealogical Society exclusively for the purpose of advancing her or his individual education.
PROGRAM AUDIENCE HANDOUT
PROGRAM PRESENTER: Melanie McComb, Senior Genealogist, assists library visitors, both on-site and online, with their family history research. She is an international lecturer who teaches on a variety of topics. Melanie holds a B.S. degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. She previously served as the social media coordinator for the NextGen Genealogy Network, a non-profit that creates a community for younger genealogists, where she managed the Facebook and Twitter accounts. She continues her interest in helping younger genealogists get involved at American Ancestors by assisting with educational programs from local schools, scout groups, and universities. Her areas of expertise include Irish genealogy, DNA, Atlantic Canada, Jewish genealogy, and military records.
PROGRAM SUMMARY: Explore the wealth of information at New England Historic and Genealogical Society's website: www.AmericanAncestors.org. This program introduces the viewer to American Ancestors – New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) - who we are, what we do, and how we can help you. With a focus on what is available to virtual viewers, this program talks about navigating our website, exploring our databases, finding subject guides, research templates and more. Our online accessible collections cover a wide range of genealogical records from the 17th to 21st century and span geographic locations from New England, the rest of the United States, as well as Canada and Europe. Our services include online courses, AncesTrees - our tree platform, online chat as well as research for hire. Join this program to learn how American Ancestors can help you accomplish your genealogical goals.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION (content used herein with permission of the copyright holder). All Rights Reserved. No part of this presentation may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from RCGS and NEHGS. COPYRIGHT © 2024, RCGS. Use of data from this page is limited to the membership of the Rock County Genealogical Society exclusively for the purpose of advancing her or his individual education.
PROGRAM AUDIENCE HANDOUT
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