Genealogy Workshop

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$283
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2013
End Date
September 2013
Activity Type
Digitization/Online Information Access
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Meeker
Meeker
Project Overview
Beginner's workshop on how to get started on researching your family tree and an internet resources workshop demonstrating various genealogy websites, with a special emphasis on Minnesota sites.
Project Details
27 attendees
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$283
Direct expenses
$283
Number of full time equivalents funded
n/a
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Participants in the beginners session will gain information on how to start a genealogy project. They will leave with an idea of how to start researching, and the kind of information they may find. Participants in the Internet resource session will discover and have the opportunity to experience hands on use of many popular genealogy websites.

Measurable Outcome(s)

In the beginner's session participants learned how to get started with their research and were given resources to go even further. In the online session participants learned how to better use some sites that they were otherwise having problems navigating. They were appreciative that computers were provided for them to use and they did not have too travel far to attend. They also liked having time to try the sites.

Source of Additional Funds

No contributions.

Project Manager
First Name
Mark
Last Name
Ranum
Organization Name
Pioneerland Library System
Street Address
415 5th St. SW, P.O. Box 327
City
Willmar
State
MN
Zip Code
56206
Phone
(320)235-6106 x33
Email
markr@pioneerland.lib.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200