NEW COURSE?First Steps: Finding Famiy History Books About Your

YOU?LL LOVE THIS IF

• You have experience searching records, but know little about how to find your ancestors in published genealogies
• You?re curious about what types of published genealogies exist and where to find them
• You want to know how to evaluate the reliability of information you find
• You want to take advantage of using library catalogs and online databases in your family research

People have been doing genealogy for centuries?and their efforts have produced a plethora of ?pre-researched? family trees you can use as a springboard for your own research. From articles in genealogical society journals to entire books outlining specific lineages to searchable online databases of user-contributed family trees, this 2-week course shows you how and where to look for the work others have already done, allowing you to save time and add branches to your family tree.

COURSE BEGINS: View upcoming course schedule for dates?
COURSE LENGTH: Two weeks
?TUITION: $39.99 ($35.99 for VIP)

WHAT YOU?LL LEARN

• The different types of published genealogies and what you can find in them
• How to understand and navigate library catalog classification systems
• How to search for online manuscripts about your ancestors on FamilySearch.com, Ancestry.com, HeritageQuest Online, World Vital Records and Internet Archive
• Using library tools to find physical and digitized published genealogies through WorldCat and Interlibrary Loan

WHAT YOU?LL NEED

• Access to the subscription websites Ancestry.com and WorldVitalRecords.com will help you get the most from this class, though it is not required. Some libraries offer free on-site access to these websites, and both offer free trials (note that you must cancel before the trial period ends to avoid credit card charges).
• This course assumes you understand the basics principles of genealogy and have done some investigation into your family history. If you are a total beginner, consider taking the Discover Your Family Tree course before enrolling in this class.

Source: http://www.familytreeuniversity.com/new-course-first-steps-finding-famiy-history-books-about-your-ancestors

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