Upcoming BCLA Workshop - Genealogy for Information Staff

The BCLA Continuing Education Centre is happy to announce that Janet Tomkins will be presenting a new session of her excellent Genealogy for Information Staff workshop.

http://www.bcla.bc.ca/genealogy/

Course name:
Genealogy for Information Staff

Presenter:
Janet Tomkins

Date:
November 7, 2008

Time:
9:30-5:00
Lunch is NOT included, but there will be a one hour break.

Location:
Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch
Vancouver Island Regional Library
90 Commercial Street
Nanaimo, BC
MAP

Description:
Genealogy for Information Staff
Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies and among the most popular uses of the Internet today. In this workshop, participants will learn what genealogy is and the standard techniques and tools used by genealogists to explore their roots. The workshop will focus on Canadian genealogical research, giving participants an overview of key genealogical resources, including civil registration, census, and church records. Participants will learn how to access these records using print, microfilm and the Internet. The workshop will also examine other topics related to the provision of genealogy information services in library settings.

Who Should Participate
This workshop will be of interest to library staff working with genealogists in public libraries. Because the resources available for Canadian genealogical research are valuable for other types of historical research, the workshop is also appropriate for individuals working in academic settings, especially those with Canadian history programs.

Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Describe the genealogical research process and the standard techniques and tools used by genealogical researchers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the characterstics of key genealogical records and how to access them.
• Locate genealogical data using three core genealogy “super-sites.”
• Demonstrate an understanding of related topics and issues including collection development, inter-library loan, referrals, current awareness tools and professional resources.

About the Presenter
Janet Tomkins is the genealogy librarian at the Vancouver Public Library. Janet regularly conducts genealogy programs for the public, and produces the Vancouver Public Library’s quarterly "Genealogical Resources Newsletter". In consultation with the local Chinese-Canadian community and with partial support from Library and Archives Canada, she developed a specialized Chinese-Canadian Genealogy website (www.vpl.ca/ccg/) and a related wiki (ccgwiki.vpl.ca). She teaches a course on genealogy at the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at UBC and is a member of the Standing Committee, Genealogy and Local History Section, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. In November 2007, she joined the new Library and Archives Canada Services Advisory Board as one of its inaugural members.

Fees & Registration:
Members $100
Non-Members $115

To register online, click the Register button. Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted. Please register one person at a time. If you have any questions about registration, please contact the BCLA Office at office@bcla.bc.ca

Class Size: 16

Please note – if you have successfully registered, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are unable to register through the website, or if you do not receive your confirmation, please contact the BCLA Office at office@bcla.bc.ca

Further instructions regarding the location and parking will be forwarded to participants via e-mail (closer to the event date).

Deadline for registration: Monday, Nov. 3rd, 9:00 AM (but please register as soon as possible, as this event is likely to sell out quickly).