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In January, I attended the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy(SLIG), for the second year. A fantastic experience once again. Genealogical
institutes are an excellent way to further your genealogical education and experiences.
Here are five reasons to attend one. Warning: after conferring with numerous
attendees, I’ve concluded genealogical institutes may be addictive!
1.
First and foremost, they provide in-depth and extensive instruction on a particular subject
and/or time frame. For example, 1780-1840, military records, advanced
methodology, southern research, or producing a family narrative. If you are
looking to increase your knowledge and skill level in a particular area, a
weeklong institute is an excellent way to go.
2.
The instructors
are among the best in the business. Typically a course or “track” has a
coordinator who does most of the instructing during the week. Several other
experts will run other sessions over the course of the week.
3.
The networking
opportunities are endless with attendees and instructors. Since you will be
spending every day for an entire week with the same group of people you get to
know them, their experience, knowledge base and connections. One of my
classmates is with the Daughters of the American Revolution and was able to
provide advice, assistance and direction on who to contact regarding issues
I’ve run into with my application.
4.
Lasting friendships
develop when you spend the day with the same people all week.
5.
I repeatedly observed genealogists helping genealogists. Discussions held over lunch
resulted in new leads to follow. One classmate looked up some records in her
area of expertise for another classmate. An instructor provided key advice to a
student on a genealogical problem. It was invigorating atmosphere to be a part
of.
In the case of SLIG there is a big bonus reason to attend.
The Family History Library!
Here is a list of institutes with links to their websites
for more information.
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Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) held in January. Registration opened June 1. Some
of the courses has waiting lists but there are still seats left in quite a few.
I hope you will be able to attend one in the not too distant future.
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