Collaboration may need file exchanges. Online is the fastest, but email attachments can be a problem. Some online file exchange services include:
www.yousendit.com – free or paid services
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This section is drawn from
http://www.gregathcompany.com/publish/groups.htm
December 2011 E-Zine (V10#12): Production Wednesday, Nov 30 2011
Book Production Collaboration, computer file, e-resources, exchange, file exchange, FTP, interface, online, resource, service, upload 10:11 am
Ottawa County Genealogical Society to Host Carrie Ann Cook as Speaker Friday, Apr 29 2011
Events and Updates author, evidence, Genealogy, GPS, information, lecture, PR, program, record, research, resource, source 9:19 am
The Ottawa County Genealogical Society will meet Monday, May 16, 2011, in the Community Room of the First National Bank, 1749 North Main Street, Miami. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend this free event.
Presenting the program will be Carrie Ann Cook of the Twin Bridges area. Topic for the evening will be “Valuating & Evaluating Your Sources”. The basic debate is which standard is golden when researching family history. This lecture will explain the value and use of both the newer Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) and the older Preponderance of Evidence, as integrated into a thriving research plan.
Carrie Ann Cook is a published author, illustrator and free-lance photographer. She holds an AA and BS in Elementary Education. Having certified for teaching in several states, she has taught elementary classes as well as genealogy, writing and computer classes at the Northeast Technology Center, Afton, Oklahoma, as well as briefly serving the Miami Public Library as the Genealogy Department. Miss Cook has served in library and archival capacities for many years and participated in numerous ProQuest and Genealogical Library workshops and seminars. Her company continues to present professional workshops and seminars in library, archival, genealogical and historical areas. She has been lecturing across the country on genealogical and historical topics for nearly two decades. Currently, she serves as president of the Gregath Company, Inc. Carrie has been active in various professional, service and lineal organizations throughout the years, including the Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society, Federation of Genealogical Societies and Genealogical Speakers Guild.
August 2009, V8#8: Genealogy Wednesday, Aug 5 2009
Genealogy archive, collection, Lawton Constitution, library, Paul Follett, reference, resource, Tree tracers, vertical file 2:40 pm
The Vertical File
As interest in genealogy has expanded, libraries have accumulated letters, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, Bible records, research notes, charts, lineage society application forms – you name it, they probably have it.
Librarians had no place to store this valuable information and would never consider throwing it away. Consisting mainly of loose sheets of paper and brochures and pamphlets, these small items got lost on the bookshelves.
With the creation of vertical files, the problem was solved. Vertical files are simply labeled folders kept in filing cabinets. Most libraries have them. The experienced library researcher knows these folders are potential goldmines so they should be looked at regularly.
Folder contents are usually not indexed or catalogued beyond a listing of folder titles. The folders are alphabetized according to subject of the folder’s contents.
In the Family History Room at the Lawton Public Library, the vertical files are kept in three cabinets. The files are grouped by surname, Native American, place and miscellaneous subjects.
If you are researching your family history, check with your nearest library to find out if it maintains a vertical file. If so, that would be a good place to donate items that do not pertain to your family but might be a “treasure” to someone else.
(This information was taken from Paul Follett’s column Tree Tracers published in the Lawton Constitution on August 4, 2008.)
Researchers of the world – link up! Wednesday, Jul 22 2009
Updates Genealogy, link, online, resource 8:50 pm
Our genealogy links have added a link spotlight – it changes occasionally without notice, so visit it regularly to see what’s new.
March 2009, V8#3: Genealogy Monday, Mar 2 2009
Genealogy archive, canada, Canadian, Chinese, Chinese-Canadian, community, history, origin, profile, public library, resource, Vancouver, wiki 4:20 pm
Vancouver Public Library has produced a new resource of special interest to
genealogists with Chinese-Canadian roots. The project also demonstrates
the use of wiki technology for genealogy-related purposes.
Chinese-Canadians: Profiles from a Community is a wiki-based project
developed in partnership with Library and Archives Canada. The project
reflects the long history of the Chinese community in Canada. The goal is
to create a portrait of the early Chinese-Canadian community by collecting
and sharing the stories of individuals of Chinese origin who were born in
Canada in the 19th century.
The core of the wiki is the transcription of a portion of a document
produced by the federal government in 1923, recording all individuals born
in Canada to parents of Chinese origin. The transcribed portion
corresponds to 461 individuals born prior to 1901 and is linked to separate
profiles for each person. Anyone can register for free and contribute to
the profiles, adding biographical details, photographs, document images and
other information. Research tools are provided for those who would like to
help search for the stories of these early Chinese-Canadians in both online
and offline sources.
To view and participate in the wiki, go to http://ccgwiki.vpl.ca
From the Librarians Serving Genealogists E-List
August 2006, V5#8: Genealogy Tuesday, Jan 6 2009
Electronic Magazine and Genealogy asthma, cancer, chart, Delegate Digest, diabetes, disease, family, Federation of Genealogical Societies, FGS, future, genealogical, genetic, health, heart, history, inherited, past, pedigree, problems, record, resource, reunion, society, talk, talking points, toolkit, Utah Department of Health 10:09 pm
FAMILY HEALTH HISTORY: Know your past; protect your future!
This summer as you plan for family reunions, don’t forget to take time to talk about your family health history. Family reunions are the perfect time to learn about and share, not only your genealogy but your family health history as well. And for some families, knowing this information could be life-saving. This is because many health problems like heart disease, asthma, cancer, and diabetes tend to run in families. When close family members have the same health problem or develop a problem at a younger age than expected, this can increase other family members’ risk of developing the problem. But the good news is, by learning about your family health history, you can make healthy choices to lower your risk.
To help families talk about and share their family health history, the Utah Department of Health developed a free Family Health History Toolkit. The toolkit contains a pedigree chart, fun ideas, and talking points you can use with family members to collect about your family health history.
To get a free Family Health History Toolkit visit www.health.utah.gov/genomics or call the Health Resource Line at 1-888-222-2542.
From Federation of Genealogical Societies “FGS Delegate Digest” Volume 13, No. 9, July 2006
