Registration is now
open for the 2014 British Institute!
The International Society for British Genealogy and
Family History announces the courses for the 14th annual
British Institute, to be held 20-24 October in Salt Lake City at the Salt Lake
Plaza Hotel, located next door to the LDS Family History Library.
“David Rencher's Irish Land Records course was one of
the very best courses I have ever attended. The material was more advanced than
available anywhere else, and I find myself referring to the syllabus notebook
regularly. Having the class at the Family History Library, where we could
immediately apply what we learned in the afternoons, was especially helpful. I
made many new discoveries about my Irish ancestors that week. David is an
excellent instructor! I highly recommend
anyone researching Irish ancestors to take his courses.” – Catherine Desmarais, CG, 2013 attendee.
“The best kept secret is out for continuing education
institutes!” said ISBGFH President
Ann Lisa Pearson. “The British Institute
is the place to be, providing students with a unique learning experience while working with their own research.
Instructors will be available each afternoon to consult with students
throughout the week-long Institute program, applying classroom education and
the opportunity to do more in-depth, on-site research in the records at the
Family History Library.”
Your opportunity to study
with genealogy professionals
- Award-winning genealogist: Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS
- Irish research expert: David E. Rencher, AG, CG, FIGRS, FUGA
- Well-known educator Paul Milner on fundamental research in
Scottish records
- Strategies and skills for Welsh research with Darris Williams, AG
- Personal research consultations
- Access and instruction with British collections at the Family
History Library
- Morning educational program followed by afternoon research
sessions in the library
The 2014 British Institute
offers four tracks taught by expert genealogists:
From Simple to Complex: Applying Genealogy’s Standard
of Acceptability to British Research
– Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS
Through hands-on activities, lectures, and discussions, participants will learn how to use widely accepted standards to measure their genealogical work’s accuracy and to assess others’ genealogical conclusions. In the process they also will learn about genealogical research planning, its implementation, genealogical reasoning, and the preparation of credible genealogical products.
Through hands-on activities, lectures, and discussions, participants will learn how to use widely accepted standards to measure their genealogical work’s accuracy and to assess others’ genealogical conclusions. In the process they also will learn about genealogical research planning, its implementation, genealogical reasoning, and the preparation of credible genealogical products.
Researching Your Irish Ancestors – David Rencher, AG, CG, FIGRS, FUGA
This course is designed to
help the student of Irish genealogical research, whether beginning or advanced.
Strategies for establishing a sound beginning and building on that foundation
using proven research techniques will be coupled with an understanding of what
records sources are available online, on microfilm and in Ireland. Individual
consultations are provided with the course coordinator to assist each
participant with ways to extend their research.
Scottish Research:
The Fundamentals and Beyond –
Paul Milner
Scottish laws, regulations
and records are different from the rest of the British Isles, yet with enough
similarities to create confusion for the unwary. This course will address the fundamentals of
all the major record groups, examining how to search the indexes, exploring
what is and is not available online. Case studies will highlight the research
and record evaluation processes to determine next steps. Individual consultations
are available to assist each participant with their personal research.
Welsh Family History Made Simple – Darris Williams, AG
Welsh family history is
different from other localities in some significant ways. Those differences are
not impossible roadblocks. Understanding the peculiarities is a good first step
to success. Record knowledge is important but not the key. Understanding how to
search, evaluate evidence and collate information will resolve many difficult
research situations. This course will provide examples of problems, aw well as
strategies and skills for learning more about your ancestors.
Registration Information
Online registration and hotel
booking information is available at the ISBGFH’s website: http://www.isbgfh.org
If preferred, a mail-in
registration form is provided. If you have any questions, please e-mail institute_director@isbgfh.org
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