Genealogy Classes

Sponsored by the DuPage County Genealogical Society. To register, stop by the Reference Desk or call 630-868-7520. Each class is $10 and payable at the door with cash or check.

October 20, 2012 - File Organization 
This class will demonstrate various ways to organize a collection, reduce piles of paper, and put information in a format that can be used as a foundation for a family history book or CD/DVD. Class meets in the large meeting room in the lower level.

November 3, 2012 - Tips for Successful Searches using Ancestry.com
Learn how to search Ancestrys 6 billion records more effectively. This class offers online instruction using Ancestrys Learning Center and hands-on experience. Guided instruction with a group leader is used with a handout. Class meets in the computer lab on the second floor. Ten computers are available. Class limited to sixteen. Stations can be shared or bring a personal laptop. 

November 17 - How to Plan for Research Success
Whether you're getting good results in your genealogical research or need a fresh approach to an old problem, you could get even better results using a research plan. A research plan will help you focus your time and energy and save you from researching something twice. Handouts and a moderated discussion with a group leader will follow the webinar. Class meets in the large meeting room in the lower level.