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Three Workshops Planned for 2008
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COURSES
The Toronto Branch runs a regular program of
courses in a wide variety of subjects for genealogists at all levels of
expertise. Below are the listings for courses for Fall 2008.
Computer Programs for Genealogy
Two in-depth workshops on the genealogical computer programs, Legacy Family Tree and The Master Genealogist, will be presented. The basic concepts which underpin each program will be explored. Basic data entry and management of sources will build on that conceptual understanding. Other topics will include issues like managing census data and dealing with conflicting data. The final part of the course will focus on sharing your information through data exchange, web sites and reports.
You may register separately for each workshop ($50 for OGS members or $55 for non-members for each workshop.)
Course: 4 sessions Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 PM
Sept. 10 – Sept. 17 Legacy
Oct. 1– Oct.8 The Master Genealogist
Location: Meeting Room 1 (Sept. 17 in auditorium)
Instructor: David Hopper
Fee: $50 ($55) per workshop
Genealogical Holdings at the Archives of Ontario
Genealogists are one of the largest user groups at the Archives of Ontario. This course will direct you to the numerous records held by the Archives containing genealogical information, such as land records, vital statistics, court records and others. It will provide you with the tools, tips and techniques to easily navigate the genealogical records in the Archives’ holdings
Course: 1 session, Friday, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Sept. 26
Location: 6th Floor Boardroom, 77 Grenville Street, Archives of Ontario
Instructor: TBA
Fee: $23 ($26)
Basic Genealogy and Family History
Designed for those just beginning to research or looking to upgrade basic research skills, this course will cover terminology, types of sources, the use of online resources, libraries and archives, including the LDS Family History Centres, and record keeping - to help you "think like a genealogist." Techniques discussed will apply to a wide variety of geographic areas, providing you with a good base for further courses.
Course: 8 sessions, Tuesdays, 7-9 PM
Sept. 30 - Nov. 18
Location: Meeting Room 2
Instructor: Jane MacNamara
Fee: $120 ($132)
Research in Colonial America
This course will
provide an overview of research
considerations for those with ancestors who immigrated to, or were residents of, the British Colonies that later became the United States. The instructor will provide some background about common reasons for migration, migrant groups, and settlement patterns in the area. The course will include types of sources to consider for research, and specific websites or facilities that may provide relevant information. October 2 will focus on the northern colonies, and October 9 will be spent discussing those toward the south.
Course: 2 sessions, Thursdays, 7-9 PM
Oct. 2 - Oct. 9
Location: Auditorium
Instructor: Ruth Burkholder
Fee: $30 ($33)
Beyond the Basics
Have you lost momentum in your genealogical research? Struck a “brick wall?” This course will offer you an opportunity to look at your research assumptions and rethink your analysis of problem situations so that you can generate new research goals and tasks. The classes will be discussion-oriented and content will be geared towards the interests and needs of the participants. To that end, we are requesting that you register early and, if possible, submit some of your genealogical problems two or three weeks in advance of the class start date.
Course: 4 sessions, Wednesdays, 1–3 PM
Oct. 15–Nov. 5
Location: Room 2 (November 5 in auditorium)
Instructor: Ruth Burkholder
Fee: $60 ($66)
Multimedia Scrapbooking and Digital Imaging
This course will teach you the basic skills you will need for electronic scrapbooking, which is becoming an increasingly popular adjunct to genealogy. The course will have four sessions: 1) Understanding digital images, digital cameras and scanners, 2) manipulating digital photographs (Photoshop or similar program), 3) creating an electronic scrapbook, 4) printing and/or creating a CD or DVD version of your electronic scrapbook.
Course: 4 sessions, Thursdays, 7–9 PM
Oct. 23 – Nov. 13
Location: Room 2 (Nov. 6 Auditorium)
Instructor: Paul McGrath
Fee: $60 ($66)
Hands-on Early Ontario Land Records
This course will provide an introduction to the land granting process and the main types of Crown Land Department records, and how to use the various finding aids at the Archives of Ontario to document your ancestor's acquisition of (or attempt to acquire) land in Upper Canada. Hands-on practice following several case histories through the records will help you proceed confidently with your own searches. Registrants must have e-mail and Internet access, and will be expected to do some background reading before each class.
Prerequisite: Basic course or equivalent experience
Course: 3 sessions, Saturdays 10:15AM – 12:15
Nov. 15–Nov. 29
Location: Archives of Ontario, 77 Grenville St.
Instructor: Jane MacNamara
Fee: $45 ($50)
We thank the Toronto Public Library for their co-sponsorship of all courses offered at their locations.
HOW TO REGISTER
Pre-registration
is required to guarantee your space. Your cancelled cheque is your receipt.
You will be contacted only if there is a problem.
EXCEPT AS INDICATED, courses are presented at North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street (Subway: North York Centre station).
OGS members enjoy a reduction in course fees. Non-members, please pay the amount in brackets.
Payment should be received at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the course.
Late registrations may be accepted if there is space.
Download
the registration form and mail it to the address provided with a cheque.
For further information,
to discuss prerequisite equivalents and to check before mailing a late
application:
(416) 733-2608 or email: courses@torontofamilyhistory.org
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