Accessible Archives is proud to be an exhibitor at the second Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC) which will be held from September 19-23, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri (http://jclc-conference.org). Please stop by the Accessible Archives’ booth # 416.
Founded in 1990, Accessible Archives utilizes computer technology and a team of conversion specialists to provide vast quantities of archived historical information previously available only in microformat, hard copy or as images only. Diverse primary source materials reflecting broad views across American history and culture have been assembled into comprehensive databases. Developed by dedicated instructors and students of Americana, these databases allow access to the rich store of materials from leading books, newspapers and periodicals then current. Accessible Archives will continue to add titles covering important topics and time periods to assist scholars and students at all academic levels. Accessible Archives has retained Unlimited Priorities LLC as its exclusive sales and marketing agent.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Findmypast.com Announces Partnership with Federation of Genealogical Societies
Partnership makes records available to findmypast.com and creates a vital source of revenue for local societies.
Findmypast.com, an international leader in online family history research, today announced a national partnership with Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) to preserve, digitize and provide access to local records from genealogical societies across the country.The collaborative initiative will help preserve genealogical records and provide a vital revenue stream for the societies. Throughout the remainder of 2012, findmypast.com will release records from the following pilot partners:
- New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, the most authoritative source for research on New York families
- Illinois State Genealogical Society
- Williamson County (Texas) Genealogical Society
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces New Website
More Than a New Look . . . An Engaging New Site for FGS Members and the Genealogy Community
August 29, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the debut of its newly revamped website to better serve FGS member societies and the genealogical community. The new site, accessible at http://www.fgs.org, is ready in time for the upcoming FGS 2012 Conference in Birmingham, Alabama August 29 – September 1, 2012.
Based on the EasyNetSites platform (http://www.easynetsites.com), the new website ensures that FGS will be able to deliver timely and relevant content to its FGS member society leaders related to society management and trends in the genealogy industry.
Features include:
- Content organized based upon the FGS tagline “Learn, Connect, Succeed.”
- Members-Only content including back issues of FGS FORUM and Discussion Boards for genealogy society leaders to ask questions and exchange ideas about a variety of society management issues.
- Access various members-only review programs to review society by-laws, websites and newsletters.
- Free downloads including the FGS Voice archives as well as the Society Strategy Papers in PDF format.
In addition, FGS will implement a new on-line voting system later this year via its new website for the FGS Annual Elections.
FGS President Pat Oxley, in reviewing the improvements and added features, states: “There is an emphasis on providing more features for our members in the Members-Only Area. This includes the ability to submit events to the FGS Events Calendar and using the new Discussion Boards to exchange ideas on how to improve genealogy societies. I know that our members will be happy with not only the new layout and organization of the site, but the access to content and programs that FGS has always been known for in relation to genealogy society management.”
FGS members and the public are encouraged to visit http://www.fgs.org and explore the new FGS website.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
FGS Announces New Publication - Bylaws Workbook: A Handbook for New & Established Societies
Bylaws Workbook: A Handbook for New & Established Societies, Second Edition
August 22, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the publication of the second edition of Bylaws Workbook: A Handbook for New & Established Societies, compiled by Marcia S. Lindley and revised by Roberta “Bobbi” King.
This workbook is designed to help societies create successful bylaws that prevent confusion, dissension, and disagreement. Whether large or small, new or established, societies can use this guide in planning, drafting, and implementing bylaws that guarantee a smooth-running organization. Whether a society realizes it or not, the most important document for its members is the bylaws. It is the only document that tells the members how the society is supposed to function.
The authors draw from their extensive experience in bylaws reviews and revisions to provide step-by-step guidance on all aspects of bylaws development, including detailed examples. They show genealogical societies as well as historical societies and family associations how to:
- Construct a solid bylaws plan
- Select the most appropriate bylaws language and format
- Utilize new technology for voting and board meetings
- Develop policy and procedure manuals
- Handle disciplinary actions quickly and competently
- Research considerations for incorporating
About the Authors
Marcia S. Lindley, an active member of the Arizona State Genealogical Society, has served a variety of positions including president, vice president, director and member of the Editorial Board. She was responsible for leading a group of society members in an extensive review of their bylaws. She is a staff attorney with the Court of Appeals of the State of Arizona and holds degrees in history and law.
Roberta "Bobbi" King was for several years a member of the FGS board of directors as well as serving as Vice-President of Administration and parliamentarian. King is a member of the bylaws committee and the bylaws review committee, for which she has reviewed dozens of society bylaws. She is associated with several Colorado genealogical societies, as well as a member of the National Genealogical Society and the Association of Professional Genealogists. She was recipient of the APGQ Award of Excellence in 2008.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
FGS Debuts New FGS 2012 Conference App
FEDERATION OF GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES DEBUTS CONFERENCE APP
Offers Updated Information On FGS 2012 Conference
Based on the Guidebook app platform, the FGS 2012 Conference app provides smart phone and mobile device users with an easy way track all the exciting events and happenings at one of the largest genealogy events of the year.
With the FGS 2012 Conference app, users can:
- Look up the entire FGS 2012 conference schedule including Librarians’ Day and Vendor Demonstrations.
- Check on exhibitor information and locate those vendors to visit in the Exhibit Hall.
- View Speaker biographies as well as session numbers.
- Use maps of the venue including all floors of the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex.
- View FGS 2012 Facebook page status updates and the FGS 2012 Twitter feed.
- Create a personal schedule using the To Do List function.
Learn More and Stay Connected
- Visit the Conference News Blog: http://www.fgsconferenceblog.org
- Follow the Conference on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fgs2012 and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/fgs2012
- Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau at http://www.birminghamal.org
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
FGS Radio: How to Make Your Genealogy Speaker Happy
Click here to create a reminder to listen to FGS Radio:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mysociety/2012/08/18/how-to-keep-your-speaker-happy
Saturday, August 18, 2012
2-3pm Eastern US
1-2pm Central US
12-1pm Mountain US
11am-12pm Pacific US
Join us for the next episode of FGS Radio - My Society, an Internet radio show on Blog talk Radio presented by the Federation of Genealogical Societies.
Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community.
Join Us Each Saturday Afternoon at FGS Radio
Tune in to FGS Radio – My Society each week to learn more about genealogy societies and join in a discussion of the issues impacting the genealogical community.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
In Memoriam Kim Kasprzyk - Former FGS Treasurer and Director Passes
August 7, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Kim Kasprzyk former FGS Treasurer, FGS Director and Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) board member who died on Sunday, August 5, 2012, surrounded by her family. Services will be held in Libertyville, Illinois beginning on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Please see Kim’s obituary for more details.
At FGS, Kim was instrumental in the success of the FGS 2011 conference held in Springfield, Illinois when she served as Registrar for the conference. According to Pat Oxley, President of FGS, “Kim was so efficient, conscientious and even-tempered through the whole process. She worked in parallel with Cath Trindle, our out-going Treasurer in training to be our new Treasurer. Kim was willing to help with any task put before her. I cannot say enough about what a warm, wonderful person she was and how much I loved working with her.”
At ISGS, Kim was the Newsletter Editor since 2008 and was also responsible for maintaining the society’s Military Certificates program.
Kim was passionate about family history and when asked to describe herself, her work and what mattered most, she said:
Genealogy has been a part of my life for over 22 years, way before computers and the luxury of doing research in the comfort of my own home. Since then my “addiction” consumes almost as much time as a full time job. Besides trying to do my own research I’m active in the Illinois State Genealogical Society, the German Interest Group of Wisconsin and I run the Cook County, Illinois GenWeb page. My real full time job is as a nurse auditor in the emergency room at a local hospital. I’m married to a musician and have 4 step-children and 3 step-grandchildren. Besides genealogy I enjoy travel, weaving, gardening and reading.The FGS and ISGS organizations, as well as the entire genealogy community, will miss Kim including her smile and her passion about genealogy. Her contributions to family history will live on through her good works and the many lives she touched.
About the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS)
The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) was founded in 1976 and represents the members of hundreds of genealogical societies. FGS links the genealogical community by helping genealogical societies strengthen and grow through resources available online, FGS Forum magazine (filled with articles pertaining to society management and genealogical news), and Society Strategy Series papers, covering topics about effectively operating a genealogical society. FGS also links the genealogical community through its annual conference -- four days of excellent lectures, including one full day devoted to society management topics. To learn more visit http://www.fgs.org.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
FGS 2012 Conference – Are You Excited?
You still have time to get in on all the fun at the upcoming Federation of Genealogical Societies’ 2012 Conference - Indians, Squatters, Settlers and Soldiers in the "Old Southwest" – to be held in Birmingham, Alabama 29 August to 1 September, 2012.
Online registration at http://fgs.org/2012conference closes at 7:00pm Central time on Friday, August 17, 2012 so make sure you act fast!
What Was The “Old Southwest?”
The Old Southwest stretched west of the Appalachians and south of the Ohio. Home to many tribes of Indians, the Settlers came to these parts from the Old World and the “Original”13” who liked what they saw and stayed. Squatters were those who passed through on their way to places with “more elbow room,” or a new start, or pushing on toward the great West and the Soldiers who fought in the wars.
Come find your ancestors who traveled in “these parts”. Over 160 different educational sessions and exhibitors from all over the United States provide a great venue to learn and network with researchers just like you.
Findmypast Day - New Event Just Announced!
On Saturday, September 1st, Platinum sponsor will be hosting Findmypast Day at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. This special event is for those wanting to learn a few family history basics and for anyone interested in discovering how to use findmypast.com as a resource to extend their family tree. Tickets are $20; register online at http://www.fgs.org/findmypastDay).
Special Events, Exhibit Hall and Door Prizes!
While you are registering, don’t forget that there are many different events during the FGS 2012 conference:
- AGS Opening Social – Wednesday, August 29th. Presented by the Alabama Genealogical Society, tap your foot to great music of Bobby Horton in the grandeur of the Alabama Theater, the Great Showplace of the South. Transportation provided by FamilySearch. Click here to learn more./li>
- FGS Evening Social – Thursday, August 30th. Join us for an evening of adventure at Birmingham's Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark. Enjoy some Southern BBQ and tour the historic sites on this 32-acre interpretive museum. Attendees will be able to witness a private iron pouring. Sponsored by FamilySearch and FGS. Click here to learn more.
- Extended Exhibit Hall Hours – Friday, August 31st. The place to meet with over 77 vendors and 140 booths, you’ll find a variety of genealogy-related products and services. Hours extended until 8:00pm on Friday evening. Starting at 6:00 pm, FGS President Pat Oxley will be in the Exhibit Hall with her parade of prizes, so there should lots of fun and excitement. Vendors will be giving out great prizes including an iPad from FamilySearch, a Flip-Pal mobile scanner from Flip-Pal, as well as a Rootstech registration. Remember, all participants must be present to win so be sure to be there. The food vendors will also be open that evening, selling lots of great tasting eats.
- A 1940 US Census Celebration! – Friday, August 31st. Come join us at the 1940 Census Project booth for fun, food and prizes as we celebrate all the great achievements of those who helped with the 1940 US Census Community Indexing Project. There will be fun activities, prizes and food! Individuals and societies will be recognized for their contributions to the 1940 US Census.
- Grand Prize Drawing – Friday, August 31st. During the extended Exhibit Hall hours on Friday evening, we’ll hold the grand prize drawing for a super prize! Platinum Sponsor FamilySearch is once again supplying a trip to Salt Lake City to research at the famed Family History Library. The prize includes airfare for two and one week's stay at the Plaza Hotel (right next door to the library) provided by Bronze Sponsor the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel.
If you’ve already registered for the FGS 2012 conference, then thank you and we can’t wait to see you in Birmingham! You can still purchase tickets for any of the events above including the luncheons. Here’s how:
Return to the registration page (https://www.fgs.org/acs/index.php), enter your email address, and then when it asks for your Password/PIN, enter the PIN you received in the confirmation email when you registered. Then keep clicking Next to follow the pages to add the events you want to attend. Review your order, check out and your tickets will be waiting for you when you register!
Learn More and Stay Connected
- Visit the Conference News Blog: http://www.fgsconferenceblog.org
- Follow the Conference on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fgs2012 and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/fgs2012
- Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau at http://www.birminghamal.org
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Copyright Resources for Genealogy Societies
- Is It Protected By Copyright? A Digital Slider from the American Library Association: http://librarycopyright.net/resources/digitalslider/
- Copyright & Genealogy. A resource list from the Association of Professional Genealogists: http://www.apgen.org/resources/copyright.html
- The Legal Genealogist. Website and blog dealing with copyright and other legal issues by Judy G. RussellCG: http://www.legalgenealogist.com
- Copy Right. Copy Sense. A resource of articles about copyright for genealogists: http://www.pddoc.com/copyright/index.html
- Copyright for Genealogists. An article at Family Tree Magazine by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack: http://www.familytreemagazine.com/article/copyright-for-genealogists/
- Cyndi's List: Copyright. Resources for copyright and intellectual property: http://www.cyndislist.com/ip/copyright-in-genealogy/
- Copyrights & Wrongs. An article by Mark Howells: http://www.oz.net/~markhow/writing/copy.htm
- Copyright Clarity: How Fair Use Supports Digital Learning. A resource site by Renee Hobbs geared towards educators, but lots of good information for genealogy societies: http://mediaeducationlab.com/copyright/
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