March 2009, V8#3: Computer Monday, Mar 2 2009 

Computer & Software , Gregath Company, Inc. 4:25 pm

Have you tried social networking yet? Sites like Facebook can keep family members connected – without the postage or LD fees.

 

March 2009, V8#3: Genealogy Monday, Mar 2 2009 

Genealogy , , , , , , , , , , , , Gregath Company, Inc. 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

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March 2009, V8#3: Production Monday, Mar 2 2009 

Uncategorized , , , , , Gregath Company, Inc. 4:17 pm

If sending file(s) online, contact us for full information – do not send by email.
The basic process is to  contact us for login information, then log into www.box.net using the information we will provide you. Next, you will double click open the file folder designated for you and then follow the upload directions on the screen. The final step is to email us explaining the upload is complete and how you are handling payment.

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http://www.gregathcompany.com/crdprep.html

 

March 2009, V8#3: Design Monday, Mar 2 2009 

Book Design , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Gregath Company, Inc. 3:34 pm

There is no “silver bullet” for proper publication design or format. However, there are some very basic rules to get you ready to go:

Basic design elements to consider

  • header

  • footer

  • page numbers

  • font style(s)

  • font size(s)

  • chapter/section treatments

  • general page layout

  • foot/end note treatment

  • index treatment and layout

  • title

  • reverse of title (verso)

  • binding

  • Electronic?

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This section is drawn from www.gregathcompany.com/publish/design

 

March 2009, V8#3: Define Monday, Mar 2 2009 

Definitions , , , , Gregath Company, Inc. 3:24 pm

Camera-Ready Digital File (Manuscript): A digital file or files, stored on the internet or removable media, that contains Camera Ready Manuscript to be printed.

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For other writing, printing, publishing, marketing lingo, check our glossaries at http://www.gregathcompany.com/gloss.html and
http://www.gregathcompany.com/glosswrite.html