When: June 16 – July 27, 2025 (6 weeks)
Where: Online & Asynchronous
Cost: $275 (Register 2 weeks early for 10% off)
CE Credit: 2.0 CEUs/20 LEUs
Program: #316626
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This course, aimed at library staff with little or no genealogy experience, provides you with a practical knowledge of genealogy, family histories, and important resources. The course also explores reference, cataloging, collection development, outreach, and professional development as they relate to genealogy.
Students will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of American genealogical research and weaving history into genealogy
- Provide high-quality genealogy library services
- Manage genealogy collections
- Develop genealogy programming
- Perform outreach related to genealogy services
Course Audience: Library staff members who serve genealogists, those interested in learning more about this user group, or anyone interested in beginning their family history research.
Expectations
A pass/fail grade will be based on reading online material, participating in online discussions, completing several short assignments and a family portfolio.
Instructor
Lisa Oberg began researching her family history at age 12 and continues to find joy in making new genealogical discoveries. Lisa is the Director of Special Collections at the University of Washington Libraries and genealogists regularly research their collections as part of their family history research. Lisa began teaching Genealogy Library Services in 2013 and looks forward to sharing her expertise.