Collect Connect Community and Beginner's Guide to Family History for public library staff: 2 November 2018

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Collect Connect Community and Beginner's Guide to Family History for public library staff: 2 November 2018

By Public Library Services

Date and time

Fri, 2 Nov 2018 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM AEDT

Location

State Library of NSW

Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW 2000 Australia

Description

Collect Connect Community: an introduction to the State Library

This interactive hands-on program introduces public library staff to the State Library. The Library’s Strategic Plan Collect Connect Community provides the thematic framework for exploring the State Library's website, collections and services.

In addition to introducing public library staff to the role and history of the State Library, participants learn how to search the catalogues, explore stories, understand how public library clients can access resources from home, find out about the Library's specialist services including Learning and Indigenous Services, use research guides, and understand the role of Public Library Services. The program will suit all levels of staff including new public library staff and those seeking to refresh their knowledge.

Please note this course will be delivered using iPads.

A beginner's guide to family history for public library staff

This course introduces participants to key concepts and strategies for answering common family history questions. The workshop shows you how to access key family history resources on the web for births, deaths and marriages, shipping and passenger records.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided, including vegetarian and gluten free options.

The State Library also provides the cost of first class return rail travel for participants travelling from libraries more than 100km away. Travel claim form.

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