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Locality Guides – April 28th – 6:30pm
Your Personal Tour: Creating a Locality Guide
April 28 @ 6:30 pm CT
Lisa Medina will be in-person, presenting
Your Personal Tour: Creating a Locality Guide. Yarborough Branch Austin Library and hybrid.Register -
Summer Camp
Join SCC members on a summer adventure.
May – August
3rd Tuesday at 7pm
Once a month participants will examine an article, design a short locality guide, create a
research log and author a very short proof.Participants who will be given certificates of completion and an APG water bottle ($35)
Schedule
April 21st – Introduction to article and camp
April 28th – Locality Guide Webinar
May 19th – Create a Locality Guide based on Piedmont Region of North Carolina
June 16th – Research question and Log
July 21st – Proof Sketch
August 18th – Proof Summary
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Leadership for Nonprofits > January 19th 7pm
South Central Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (South Central Chapter Association of Professional Genealogists) extends an invitation to their 7pm January 19th meeting featuring DAR Magazine Editor Kate Johanns. Kate Johanns will…
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Exploring Certification and Accreditation Pathways
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Cross-Training with Historians, Archivists, and Librarians: Broadening the Genealogist’s Skillset
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Why Professional Development Matters in Genealogy
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Conferences as Learning Laboratories
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DNA Oddities: Uncovering the Strange Truths of Genetic Research, with Scott Lee
I hope you can join us Monday at 7pm CT for: DNA Oddities: Uncovering the Strange Truths of Genetic Research, with Scott Lee DNA and biological reproduction are more complex than most people realize.…
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Incorporating Technology Ethics into Genealogical Practice
Technology is now inseparable from genealogy. Digitized archives, genetic testing, artificial intelligence, and collaborative platforms have transformed how professionals conduct research. But with these tools come ethical challenges. Professional genealogists cannot simply adopt new…
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Genealogical Institutes: SLIG, GRIP, IGHR, and Beyond
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Webinars and Online Courses: Learning at Your Own Pace
For many genealogists, traveling to institutes or conferences isn’t always feasible. Costs, schedules, mobility, or family responsibilities can make in-person events a challenge. Fortunately, webinars and online courses have revolutionized continuing education by bringing…
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