OLA 2016

Genealogists, from absolute beginners to professionals, love nothing more than talking about their ancestors. Teaching a genealogy class means listening to those stories, and also guiding the search and providing resources to enrich the stories. One of the first places a genealogist visits to do their research, the public library is a natural fit for this kind of class. You don't have to be a professional genealogist to teach research methods and introduce students to quality websites, library databases, and specialized collections. YOU can help your patrons find and tell their own stories. This introduction is geared towards library professionals who have little or no experience with genealogy.