Organizing the Manuscript Collection
Photograph by Kathryn M. Doyle, November 16, 2009, Oakland, California.
Coming in January: Tech Saturdays
(12/23/2009)
The CGS Events Committee is excited about a new “Tech Saturday” forum starting in January 2010. The sessions will focus on tech tools for genealogists, including software, hardware, web databases, social networking and more. Tim Cox is the point person and he welcomes ideas for future classes as well as willing volunteers to help facilitate the meetings which will be scheduled on the third Saturday of every other month.
Starting things off will be a Genealogy Tech Discussion on Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the CGS Library.
Members with all levels of computer experience are invited to join panelists Kathy Watson, Judy Bodycote and Cathy Paris as they share their expertise and offer their insight to answer some common questions:
- What are the advantages of Mac over PC?
- What are the advantages of PC over Mac?
- How do I chose a genealogy software?
- What are “social media” and how do I use them for genealogy?
- Does the CGS Library offer tech benefits to members?
The panel will also share information about new technology available in the library and have time to answer audience questions.
The session is limited to thirty attendees. Pre-registration is required. Tech Saturdays are open to everyone but non-members pay a $5.00 users fee to enter the library. (Or come and become a member of CGS!) Email [email protected] for more information.
Intermediate Genealogy Series Returns
(12/17/2009)
The California Genealogical Society (CGS) and the Oakland Regional Family History Center (ORFHC) are combining resources again to present an encore Intermediate Genealogy Series, starting February 9, 2010.
Classes will be held on eight consecutive Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. All sessions will be held at the Oakland Regional Family History Center, 4766 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, California. In addition, there will be a field trip to the California Genealogical Society Library on Saturday, March 27, 2010.
SCHEDULE:
- 02/09 Probate and Guardianship Records
- 02/16 Church and Cemetery Records
- 02/23 United States Military Records
- 03/02 Using Newspapers for Genealogical Research
- 03/09 Land, Property, Maps and Gazetteers
- 03/16 Reading & Transcribing the Handwriting of Colonial America
- 03/23 Immigration and Naturalization
- 03/27 Field Trip to the CGS Library
- 03/30 Other Resources and Solving Problems
PLEASE NOTE:
• Class size is limited. Walk-ins allowed if space available.
• Pre-registration is required.
• Nominal fee of $15 is charged for materials.
• $10.00 off a CGS membership if you join by March 30, 2010.
For more details, download the registration flier.