[Ohiodig] DPLA Genealogy Webinar

[DRESSLER, Virginia]

Hello OhioDIG-

Perhaps of interest? (My apologies about the ODN fest time overlap! I believe this will be recorded and shared out afterwards)
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DPLA Genealogy Webinar
Tuesday, October, 19, 2021 at 3 pm ET

Join us for a one-hour informational genealogy webinar using DPLA resources, presented by the Outreach and Accessibility working group and Allison Ryall, Genealogy Specialist for the Orange County Library System. The webinar will cover some DPLA basics, such as search techniques and a metadata overview, as well as genealogy tips and tricks. Allison will provide several case studies using DPLA resources and highlighting how to navigate DPLA’s collection and use available primary source sets. Attendees will become familiar with the various DPLA resources that are relevant to genealogy research and will gain insight in genealogical search strategies.

Allison Ryall is the Genealogy Specialist for the Orange County Library System (OCLS) and an instructor in Boston University’s Genealogical Research Program. In addition, Allison works with a variety of law enforcement agencies assisting them in solving cold case violent crimes using genetic genealogy. Previously, Allison worked with the National Genealogical Society as their Advertising and Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer and served as a grader for the National Genealogical Society’s Home Study Course. Allison also served as the conference tri-chair, program chair, and Ancestors Road Show Chair for the New England Regional Genealogical Conference and as the conference chair for the Association for Professional Genealogist’s annual conference.

Prior to pursuing her passion of genealogy, Allison was a media executive and has extensive experience in the areas of research, media relations, program management, and marketing. She holds degrees in U.S. History and Russian Studies and a master’s degree in American and New England Studies from the University of Southern Maine.

Registration info here: https://dpla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vGoJnYW7QnK_XZyRJ_PqBw



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Virginia Dressler, MA, MLIS
Digital Projects Librarian
University Libraries
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio
(330) 672-1465

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