WNYLRC Workshop: Genealogy Reference and Research
for New York Librarians
Date:
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
For full details and to register, click
here or go to: http://www.wnylrc.org/workshops/204
Description:
Enjoy a full day of discovery and discussion around how and what people ask for, look
for, and uncover the library resources needed for genealogical research.
Session 1: State and Local Government Archival Records Useful for Genealogy and
Local History
Presenter: James D. Folts, New York State Archives
Part I. Digitized and indexed records available through the Ancestry NY portal
and State Archives website
Part II. Other archival records in State Archives and state agencies
Part III. Archival records of local governments and trial courts
Session 2. New York State Library Resources Useful for Genealogy and Local History
Presenter: Stephanie Barrett, New York State Library
Part I. Searching the New York State Library's Online Catalog for Genealogical
Resources
Part II. An Overview of Genealogical Resources at the New York State Library
Session 3: Local Resources for Genealogy Research and Local History
Presenter: Rhonda Konig, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library and WNY Genealogy
Society)
Part I: Understanding Genealogists & Genealogy
Part II: Serving Genealogists
Part III: Key Genealogy Resources
Location:
WNYLRC Training Center (Directions:
www.wnylrc.org/directions)
Heidi Bamford, Outreach & Member Services Coordinator
Western New York Library Resources Council, a member of the Empire State Library Network
Airport Commerce Park East
4950 Genesee Street, Suite 170
Buffalo, NY 14225-5528
(716) 633-0705 ext 114