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<http://www.wnylrc.org/workshops/204> 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<http://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 [log in to unmask]