tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post8120761217364617759..comments2024-03-03T16:35:25.083-05:00Comments on Marian's Roots and Rambles: The Holy Grail: New GenealogistsMarianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738104230962644360noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-72669098150566885962010-07-13T18:07:15.259-04:002010-07-13T18:07:15.259-04:00Kathryn,
It seems like you folks are doing everyt...Kathryn,<br /><br />It seems like you folks are doing everything right in California. You are a real role model for the rest of the country. I'm going to keep my eye on you!<br /><br />MarianMarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738104230962644360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-9638937616099275082010-07-12T16:50:35.606-04:002010-07-12T16:50:35.606-04:00Marian - great post. We here at NEHGS agree with y...Marian - great post. We here at NEHGS agree with you that new genealogists are key to a flourishing field and industry, and we're thrilled that we can help foster education and interest for family historians of all levels. We too are offering introductory classes for new genealogists, and we were thrilled by the response to our February "Family History Day" event in Boston. It's something we will certainly plan for again.Tom Champouxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-49637554964652897862010-07-12T15:26:33.393-04:002010-07-12T15:26:33.393-04:00Marian,
The California Genealogical Society Librar...Marian,<br />The California Genealogical Society Library opens its doors to the public the first Saturday of every month for an Intro to Genealogy class. Many of our visitors come back for Beginners classes and become members. What's important is for members of societies to remember to roll out <a href="http://blog.californiaancestors.org/2010/03/doin-things-right-society-welcome-mat.html" rel="nofollow">the welcome mat</a>.Kathryn Doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508373744866161837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-85867554896175751542010-07-12T13:56:57.414-04:002010-07-12T13:56:57.414-04:00Great post! As a "newbie" (four years in...Great post! As a "newbie" (four years into this), I know that starting my blog and connecting with other bloggers is what did it for me. I have learned and contributed a lot these past four years and the sense of community I have with other bloggers has been more than that I've felt with the genealogy societies I've been a part of (one exception).Taneyahttp://www.taneya-kalonji.com/genblognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-38216453353443200402010-07-12T13:38:00.226-04:002010-07-12T13:38:00.226-04:00Great great post and you are spot-on in your evalu...Great great post and you are spot-on in your evaluation of the genealogy industry right now. The "newcomer" crowd is what I call the "bright and shiny object" crowd and they tend to easily gravitate (with the attention and their pocketbooks) to sites and services which may not best serve them.Thomas MacEnteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09925130637060406529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-72981647798578489622010-07-12T13:33:03.196-04:002010-07-12T13:33:03.196-04:00So Marian,
You are so right on about bloggers hav...So Marian,<br /><br />You are so right on about bloggers having a voice in the genealogical community. I think we are finally getting some recognition for the impact we have on the genealogical community.<br />What type of genealogy blogs should there be more of? Are there too many of one kind already?Sheri Fenleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01720122119370691488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-18879232780497868372010-07-12T13:32:18.032-04:002010-07-12T13:32:18.032-04:00Great article Marion! I will be teaching a Geneal...Great article Marion! I will be teaching a Genealogy for Kids session at the library in the winter. Maybe we will plant the seeds for future genealogists. Also I've found parents are often interested in the programs their children are taking. <br /><br />Any tips from you or your readers re kids genealogy activities are gratefully appreciated.Joan Miller (Luxegen)http://www.luxegen.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-80331550824906076022010-07-12T12:27:23.749-04:002010-07-12T12:27:23.749-04:00Sara, great point about classes and community col...Sara, great point about classes and community colleges. I shouldn't have overlooked those.Marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738104230962644360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-691016683378293851.post-68062366395598161172010-07-12T12:07:22.362-04:002010-07-12T12:07:22.362-04:00I love the personal approach of our little library...I love the personal approach of our little library group in Turners Falls, MA. We encourage the newbys and give them tips, but I'm not finding them "studying" the concept the way I did early on. I took the "How To" books out of the library and read them all.<br /><br />I think it takes some level of comfort or commitment to sign on to a conference. They sometimes think they aren't "there" yet. I enjoy giving beginner talks, because it still amazes me of the basics that they are missing out on. The community college has asked me to do another series in their Community Ed division - maybe that forum is less intimidating to a beginner than a full-fledged conference, even with beginner topics.<br /><br />I'm with you that Facebook is a good tool. Things change so rapidly with internet resources that it is great to have instant updates rather than waiting for a newsletter or other publication. I draw on your links and others for news, and also because it is fun to see what everyone else is doing!Sara Campbellhttp://genealogygathering.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com