Learn how to find historic documents and even images of your family!
Professional genealogist Grant Din and experienced genealogist volunteers from the California Genealogical Society will help you research your family history using resources including the National Archives Records Administration (NARA) and other online and in-person collections. You will learn about free resources available at the library including:
Ancestry.com Library Edition
Newspapers.com Library Edition
Fold3 Library Edition (military records)
Heritage Hub
Heritage Quest
My China Roots
My Heritage
Whether you’re just getting started or deep into research, there will be something for everyone at this workshop. Registration recommended but not required:
https://aclibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/6894fb4b24ba50c31549f7e2
WHAT TO BRING:
Laptop, tablet, or smartphone (optional)
Library card/Get one at
https://aclibrary.org/faq/library-accounts/#faq_415680 (you’ll need it to log into resources)
Registration is not required, but if you register, we’ll email you a list of what information to bring (basic data about your ancestors) to make the workshop most productive for you.
Grant Din has conducted genealogical research for over forty years and consults on genealogical, historic preservation, and nonprofit projects. Grant holds a certificate in genealogical research from Boston University, an M.A. in public policy from Claremont Graduate University, and a B.A. in sociology from Yale University. He was part of the research team that explored the Chinese seamen who survived the Titanic for the film The Six. He currently serves on the boards of the California Genealogical Society, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation, and Mu Films.
This workshop is part of Path to Belonging, a community art project sponsored by the City of Albany. The culmination of Path to Belonging will be a collaborative Portrait of Albany–an interactive installation at the Albany Community Center that will bring together photos and family histories of diverse Albany residents in a giant collage. We’d like to include you! Learn how to participate by sharing your family photos (current and/or historic). Sign up for updates at pathtobelonging.net
The library is wheelchair accessible. An ASL interpreter will be provided for this program if requested at lest 7 days in advance. Please contact your local ACLibrary or
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