Genealogical Research with Maps at The New York Public Library

Thursday, 5/17/2018
  • 1:30 PM-2:30 PM (Eastern)
  • 12:30 PM-1:30 PM (Central)
  • 11:30 AM-12:30 PM (Mountain)
  • 10:30 AM-11:30 AM (Pacific)

This presentation will discuss how genealogists can use cartographic collections at The New York Public Library in their research, and how the Library is working to create new digital tools that foster genealogy research by making maps more accessible.

Learning Outcomes

  • Upon completion of this webinar, participants will have learned about current trends and strategies for using maps in genealogical research.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who has an interest in maps, mapping, GIS, data, and building communities.

Speakers

Philip Sutton

Philip Sutton is a reference librarian at The New York Public Library’s Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History, and Genealogy, where he also teaches and writes about genealogy and building history research.

 

 

Registration

Cost

  MAGIRT Members ALA Members Non Members Group
Single Session $0 $20 $25 N/A
Series $0 $50 $65 $120

 

How to Register

Genealogical Research with Maps at The New York Public Library

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Register for the Webinar Series

  • Geospatial Data Projects: Getting Started and Keeping Momentum
  • Hold a mapathon and build a community of mappers! An introduction to the Nimble Tents Toolkit and OSM
  • Genealogical Research with Maps at The New York Public Library

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Tech Requirements

Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media player software. Headphones recommended.

MAGIRT webinars are presented through Adobe Connect.  http://ala.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

Contact

Danielle Alderson
dalderson@ala.org