SBCGS Webinar: Think Like an Archivist

Professional librarian, archivist, and genealogist Nancy Loe will present “Think Like an Archivist: Finding Genealogy Records in Archives” at the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting on Saturday, October 16. The meeting and presentation will take place from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Think Like an Archivist: Finding Genealogy Records in Archives helps researchers find original records in US and international archives. Whether you had famous ancestors or not, a rich variety of genealogical primary sources in archives are waiting to be found for your family history research. Discover and use online archival portals and finding aids, essential tools to locate hidden genealogical gems in archives.

After a long professional career in academic archives and genealogy libraries, Nancy Loe, MA, MLS, launched her website, SassyJaneGenealogy.com, featuring a monthly newsletter, blog, and genealogy e-books on U.S. and European research. Nancy also provides expert guidance on information management to help genealogists search smart and find more primary sources.

This presentation and meeting of the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society are free and open to the public. The meeting will be held via Zoom video conferencing. For more information and to register for this event, please visit our website at SBGen.org. The meeting will include Virtual Special Interest Groups at 9:30 a.m., a brief business meeting at 10:30 a.m., followed by Nancy’s presentation beginning at 11:00 a.m.