Join your colleagues and learn new techniques for researching local history and genealogy. We'll hear how a library can support county history writing, and we'll get updates on exciting projects that digitize Hoosier history. The manager of ACPL's renowned Genealogy Center will show how to use online genealogy sites, and he will conduct a tour of the center's new facilities.
This conference will be of use to a broad audience - from public librarians to those who specialize in local history or genealogy to those looking toward digitization projects. Hear the expertise and experiences of public, state, and academic librarians!
And think about staying in Fort Wayne to experience some of the city's attractions, including the African/African American History Museum, the Allen County Courthouse, the Cathedral Museum, and the History Center.
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
10:00 - 12:00 noon
County History Book Projects: An Opportunity for Local Libraries
John Beatty, Librarian of Genealogy Center, Allen County Public Library
Something for Everyone: Genealogical Reference Services in the 21st Century
Curt Witcher, Manager of the Genealogy Center, Allen County Public Library
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Digital Projects: Making It All Happen
John Straw, Assistant Dean for Digital Initiatives and Special Collection,
Ball State University
Connie Rendfeld, Digital Initiatives Librarian, Indiana State Library
Robin Crumrin, Associate Dean, Collections & Information Access, IUPUI
Jerry Yarnetsky, Reference/Technology Librarian, Madison-Jefferson County
Public Library
2:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Break
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Tour of the Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tour of the Allen County Courthouse
ILF member (w/lunch) ----- $30
Non-ILF member (w/lunch) ----- $40
Note: Late fee of $5.00 applies after July 18, 2008
Registration Form [PDF]
A block of rooms have been reserved at Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Center for July 31 and Aug. 1. The rate is $109 per night plus applicable taxes. Ask for the ILF Reference Division rate if you call for reservations.
Address: 1020 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 420-1100
Questions? Contact Renee Reed, ILF Reference Division Chair at: rsreed@butler.edu.
The Reference Division's mailing list is a great place for librarians to exchange ideas and practical information regarding all aspects of reference work. for details and to subscribe, go to: http://ilfonline.net/mailman/listinfo/reference_ilfonline.net
Created by M. Atwater-Singer on 26 May 2004. Last updated: 11 Apr. 2008.
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