Presentation to cover tips on library research
Ari Wilkins will present “Getting the Most Bang For Your Buck Out
of Libraries” at the Dallas Genealogical Society meeting, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 6 in the First Floor Auditorium, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas.
Wilkins will focus his talk on how to use tools to maximize experiences at your local and destination libraries.
For more information, visit the society website at dallaslibrary2.org or call J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 214-6701400. To that end, genealogist Amy
Johnson Crow of amyjohnsoncrow.com, recently posted “6 Ways to Have a Better Library Visit.”
Crow’s plan includes the following suggestions:
• Make a plan: Have a list of specific things you want to research with the call number for each item.
• Make a backup plan: In case you find what you have targeted to find within the first few hours, prepare to do additional research.
• Look online: Check to see if the library has its own database online and explore resources from home.
• Pay attention to details: Before going to the facility, check for the library hours. Check to see if the website has an online visitor’s guide.
Genealogy notes
The Computer Club of Oklahoma
City Genealogy study group will meet at 9 a.m. May 13 in the CCOKC Resource Center, 3000 United Founders Boulevard, Suite 201.
Jim Ike will present “Researching Your British Ancestors.” Ike will provide information on how to find information on ancestors who came from Great Britain, which includes England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Following the regular meeting, LeNell Shores will provide information about the Legacy genealogy database program.
The genealogy study group schedules a variety of program topics and welcomes suggestions for future programs. If you are interested in providing a program or have suggestions for a topic, contact Jim Ike at jeikegen@gmail.com or Stoyanoski at waltsto@yahoo.com.