FAMILY TREE MAKER USER GROUP Saturday, December 1 @ 10:00am Saturday, January 5 @ 10:00am Jenkins Community Wing Questions & Answers and a demonstration of how to use the Family Tree Maker genealogical database software. CITY DIRECTORIES IN GENEALOGY RESEARCH Monday, December 3 @ 10:00am This class explores the history of this resource, the research value of the information they provide, and where to find the records. ROOTSWEB Tuesday, December 4 @ 6:00pm Get the most out of this huge, free website. MAPS IN GENEALOGY RESEARCH Monday, December 10 @ 6:00pm Road, political, migration, city directory, and insurance. ANCESTRY.COM Wednesday, December 12 @ 10:00am Search techniques for getting the most from this huge collection of databases. COMPUTERS IN GENEALOGY Saturday, December 15 @ 10:00am Saturday, January 19 @ 10:00am Jenkins Community Wing Question and answer session on the use of computers in genealogy research and record keeping. WORKSHOP TOUR OF THE GENEALOGY DEPARTMENT Saturday, December 15 @ 1:00pm Visit the Genealogy Department and get an understanding of how to use the materials in the space. SOURCE CITATIONS IN GENEALOGY Monday, December 17 @ 10:00am This class introduces proper source citations. Use of modern genealogy programs to enter citations will also be covered (PAF, Roots Magic, and Family Tree Maker will be addressed). MICROSOFT WORD IN GENEALOGY Wednesday, December 19 @ 6:00pm Indexing, table of contents, footnotes/endnotes. ROOTSMAGIC USER GROUP Saturday, December 22 @ 10:00am Saturday, January 26 @ 10:00am Questions and answers and a demonstration of how to use the RootsMagic genealogy database software program. FAMILYSEARCH.ORG Monday, January 7 @ 10:00am Get the most out of this huge, free database from the LDS Church. MILITARY RECORDS Tuesday, January 8 @ 6:00pm Discover types of records, where to find them, and how to use them. GENEALOGY PHOTOS: ORGANIZING, MANAGING, AND ENHANCING Wednesday, January 9 @ 10:00am This class will demonstrate how to organize and manage your digital genealogy photos so they can be easily found and enhanced. FAMILY TREE MAKER 2012 BASICS - PART 1 Monday, January 14 @ 6:00pm A detailed explanation and demonstration of the many features of this popular genealogy database program. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WEBSITE Tuesday, January 15 @ 10:00am Investigate what genealogy help the site provides, including veterans' information, historic newspapers, digital collections, photographs, and use of the catalog. SAFEGUARDING YOUR COMPUTER GENEALOGY Wednesday, January 16 @ 10:00am Learn backup methods, virus and malware protection in your genealogy research. INTERNET SITE EXPLORATION Tuesday, January 22 @ 6:00pm A fun-filled look at some lesser known genealogy websites. Bring along some of your favorites. DIGITAL CAMERAS IN GENEALOGY Wednesday, January 23 @ 10:00am This class will discuss the important features of cameras and demonstrate how to best use a digital camera in your research. FAMILY TREE MAKER 2012 BASICS - PART 2 Monday, January 28 @ 6:00pm A more advanced look at, and an in-depth demonstration for those using, this popular genealogy database program. GENEALOGICAL NUMBERING SYSTEMS Tuesday, January 29 @ 6:00pm Explore different ways of showing relationships in family histories, and understanding ancestor and descendant reports in your genealogy program. GETTING STARTED IN GENEALOGY Wednesday, January 30 @ 10:00am Learn what to do first and where to find information on your family.