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• Family History Connect | Getting the Most Out of FamilySearch: Uncovering Tools and Techniques for Better Results

  • When
    06 May 2025
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    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
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  Family History Connect | Getting the Most Out of FamilySearch: Uncovering Tools and Techniques for Better Results

  

  FamilySearch is a free and incredibly rich resource for family historians and knowing how to navigate its many search options can make all the difference. In this session we’ll take a tour through the various ways to search for records on FamilySearch including how to get the best results from the main search function, use filters effectively, and dig deeper with tools like the Catalog, Images, and the Family Tree. We'll also explore what is means for the SAG Library to be an 'affiliate library' and how we can help members. 

  Whether you're new to the site or have used it for years, you should be able to pick up something new. The presentation will include live demonstrations and practical examples, followed by time for questions and discussion at the end.

  This session will be facilitated by SAG Volunteer, Yvonne Masters. 

  About Yvonne:

  Yvonne has a background in education, both as a teacher, particularly of English and History, and as a university lecturer in teacher education. She has been researching her own and her husband’s family histories for over 40 years and, now retired, genealogy is her passion, making her question how she ever found time to work! She has completed the UTAS Diploma of Family History, SAG’s Certificate of Genealogical Research and also the Diploma of Family Historical Studies. Yvonne is a co-facilitator of the AI and Tech Special Interest Group, and a member of the Diploma and Certificate Committee.

  This is a members only event that will take place via Zoom.
  

  Bookings are essential for this session.

  

  

  About the Family History Connect series:

  Our 'members-only' series, Family History Connect, feature themed sessions focusing on particular areas of genealogical research.

  Sessions are generally facilitated by one of the Society’s wonderful volunteers and this session will take place online.  These sessions are open to all current members of the Society. 

  If you would like to facilitate a session, please get in touch with us via email. 

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• Beginners' DNA Day | Library Tour

  • When
    17 May 2025
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    12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
  • Location
    SAG Family History Research Centre & Library - 2/379 Kent Street, Sydney NSW
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  Beginners' DNA Day | Library Tour

  Following FirstLook@ Genetic Genealogy, join us for a guided tour of the Library where you will get an overview of the services and resources available. 

  It’s a great way to find out what we have if you are a new member or haven’t used the collections for a while. 

  
  

  Once you’ve explored the highlights of the collections, you can stay on to do some research and get assistance from our wonderful volunteers.
  
  Haven't booked your place for the presentation yet?

  Book Now - FirstLook@ Genetic Genealogy

  Can't make it to the Library on Saturday 17 May 2025?

  Book Now - Virtual Library Tour

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• Virtual Library Session - How to prepare for a day at the SAG Library

  • When
    20 May 2025
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    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
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  ASK THE LIBRARY STAFF!

  Have you ever wondered what's inside the SAG library collection? Have you ever been uncertain about what to search for in the online catalogue?

  This might be the session for you!

  The virtual library session is an opportunity to ask SAG Library staff these questions and more.

  The particular theme for this session is: 'How to plan for a day at the SAG Library'  but all questions are welcome. 
  

  This session will be online via Zoom on Tuesday 20 May 2025 from 2.30pm to 3.30pm AEST.

  Please note the Virtual Library sessions are not normally recorded however this session will be recorded. The host will explain further details on the day. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Virtual Library Session - Catalogues & Kindness: Important contributions volunteers have made to our library collections

  • When
    05 June 2025
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    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Online via Zoom
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    14

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  ASK THE SAG STAFF!

  Have you ever wondered what's inside the SAG library collection? Have you ever been uncertain on what to search for in the online catalogue?  What questions do you have about the library?

  The virtual library session is an opportunity to ask the SAG Library staff these questions and more. If you have ever wondered about the types of materials we have in the library or how to use the library catalogue this might be the session for you!

  In this session, SAG staff will be highlighting some of the wonderful resources in the SAG Library collection that volunteers have contributed to or created!

  This session will be online via Zoom on Thursday 5 June 2025 from 11.00am - 12.00pm AEST.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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