| Courses
and Workshops
COURSES
The Toronto Branch runs a regular program of
courses in a wide variety of subjects for genealogists at all levels of
expertise.
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 on-line 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 7:00–9:00 PM Sept. 28 – Nov. 23 (No class Oct. 26)
Location: Auditorium and Room 2
Instructor: Jane MacNamara
Fee: $120 ($132)
Researching British Forces in Canada Before 1871
The new course, designed for family historians, introduces techniques and resources for researching British forces in what is now Canada, up to 1871. The considerable quantity, variety and richness of records available (in Toronto, online and elsewhere) will be illustrated, and efficient research strategies, taking into account important new developments, will be demonstrated by case studies and described in handouts.
Course: 2 sessions, Saturdays, 1:30 –3:30 PM Sept. 25–Oct. 2
Location: Room 1
Instructor: James F.S. Thomson
Fee: $30 ($33)
Researching Canadian Military Records Using Online and Traditional Resources
Discover which Canadian military records are available for different time frames and for different military conflicts, where those records are, how to access them, plus tips and hints for interpreting Canadian military documents. Case studies, compiled by using internet based and physical records, will illustrate effective strategies, research processes and results.
Course: 1 session, Saturdays, 1:30 –3:30 PM Oct. 9
Location: Room 1
Instructor: Rick Roberts
Fee: $15 ($17)
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, 6:15–8:15 PM Oct. 20–Nov. 10
Location: Learning Centre
Instructor: Ruth Burkholder
Fee: $60 ($66)
Publish Before You Perish
This course will outline the steps required to publish your family history in a printed book format. Where do you start? Learn how to plan, prepare and print the story of your family. Topics include: organizing material, designing a layout, creating maps, merging text and images, obtaining an ISBN number and library catalogue entry, choosing a publisher, marketing your book.
Prerequisite: Participants should be familiar with word processing concepts.
Course: 2 sessions, Saturdays, 2–4 PM Nov 13–Nov. 20
Location: Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge St., Learning Centre 1
Instructor: Nancy Conn
Fee: $30 ($33)
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 WORKSHOPS
Co-sponsored by the Canadiana Department of the North York Central Library.
THE WOMEN IN OUR PAST: Strategies and Resources for Researching Female Ancestors. November 6, 2010
Scottish Family History Workshop June 18, 2011
Featuring Chris Paton from Scotland
For Chris's Blog, click here
Details will be announced later. |
