As genealogists, we value the guidance and assistance provided by librarians.

We also recognize the challenges that our librarians face as financial pressures result in longer hours and increased workloads. We want to make it as easy as possible for librarians to continue to provide their valuable guidance.

The Southern California Genealogical Society offers, in conjunction with its annual Genealogy Jamboree, the *FREE* Librarians' Genealogy Boot Camp.

Session 1 - Using the HeritageQuest® Databases. George G. Morgan. The HeritageQuest Online databases by ProQuest undoubtedly contain some of the richest American genealogical materials. Many libraries provide remote access to library cardholders to this collection. Learn how to unlock the power and content of this great resource.

Session 2 - How to Help Your Patrons Find the Book with Their Family in It. Drew Smith, MLS. Show your patrons how to do an exhaustive search for books and other published materials about their families that will help them begin their research.

Instructors for this year's Boot Camp are two of genealogy's favorite presenters, George G. Morgan and Drew Smith, MLS, also known as The Genealogy Guys.

Details:
Friday, June 11, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Hollywood Room
Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Hotel and Convention Center
2500 Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91504

The Librarians' Genealogy Boot Camp is free; advance registration is required.

Register online or by mail.
Registration is limited to 100.

George G. Morgan is an internationally recognized genealogist and author of 8 books, several online columns, and hundreds of articles for genealogical publications. He is president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., conducting seminars for libraries and genealogists. He is a director of two genealogical societies, and co-host of “The Genealogy Guys Podcast.”

Drew Smith, MLS, a University of South Florida librarian, is co-host of the "Genealogy Guys Podcast," author of the book Social Networking for Genealogists, and a columnist for Digital Genealogist magazine. He is a Director of the Federation of Genealogical Societies and President of the Florida Genealogical Society (Tampa).