Librarians’ Day
Librarians who work with family history patrons are encouraged to attend this outstanding program from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ProQuest, the sponsor, will provide lunch for registered attendees. Sessions include Dr. Paul Tenkotte and Dr. Brian Hackett, "Solving History's Mysteries: The Intersection of Genealogy and Local History;" Louise T. Jones, MIS, "Kentucky Historical Society Collections Strategies;" Curt B. Witcher, "The Best of Times–For Genealogists and Their Librarians;" James Mainger, MSLS, "Thousands of Stories Behind the App: Bringing Digitized Images Together through Cincinnati’s 1848 Panorama;" Tour of Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County's nationally ranked Genealogy & Local History Department and Cincinnati Room, including the original 1848 Panorama and interactive display. For more information, visit http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/librariansday.
BCG Education Fund Workshop
The Board for Certification of Genealogists Education Fund is sponsoring a full-day pre-conference workshop, “Editor’s Ink, Writer’s Lead,” from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This enrollment-limited, six-hour, hands-on workshop covers both practical writing skills and the process used by peer-reviewed journals. Melinde Lutz Byrne, CG, FASG, and Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS, editors of the NGS Quarterly, will provide opportunities for students to learn a variety of excellent writing techniques and practice capturing their enthusiasm for their discoveries in proper form. Attendees will participate in two sessions. Attendance is limited to 60, so register early! Registration is $110 and includes lunch. NGS conference registration is not required to attend this workshop. Visit this page to learn more.
Extended Hours at the Cincinnati Historical Society Library
The CHS Library at the Cincinnati Museum Center is offering special morning hours from 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon for a limited number of conference attendees. Register in advance by phone at 513-287-7030 or email library@cincymuseum.org. Registration is limited to 15 people. The CHS Library is located at 1301 Western Avenue. Normal library hours are Monday through Friday, 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Parking is $6.00.
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