New Course!: Creating Genealogy Programs for Adults & the Younger Generation.

The National Institute for Genealogical Studies is proud to announce its newest course,  Creating Genealogy Programs for Adults & the Younger Generation. This  course was written by genealogist Jennifer Holik who has authored a number of books about developing genealogy programs for children and societies/libraries (see list below). The first course start date is Monday, March 4, 2013 and will be offered every three months.

The following is a description of the course:

Engaging adults in genealogy has typically been a task for genealogical societies rather than libraries. Today however, many libraries are creating adult genealogy groups and programs. Attendance for these programs is easier to obtain than perhaps a youth program in genealogy. But, these libraries are also looking for ways to engage the youth in genealogy. The problem lies in how to capture their interest and create a program that will convey the basics of research in a way that is both meaningful and engaging.

This course provides an example of creating an adult genealogy program first, as a way to lay the foundation for a youth program. It follows with examples of youth programs for those in grades one through twelve. The examples are laid out into one hour, one and a half-hour, half-day, and full-day workshops and cover the basics of research while also incorporating social and local history. The final result is a rich and useful youth genealogy program. Requirements and suggestions on assisting youth who are earning Scout-type badges follows and finally, you will take the youth workshop beyond the classroom. You will learn ways to continue your own education, create and provide additional resources for your library, and connect with others.

NOTE: Although this course written with the librarian in mind, it is also suitable for the society organizer, archivist, professional genealogist, or teacher.

You can learn more about this course at our website.

Students can obtain the course reading material through their Student Briefcase or  purchase the printed course materials from GenealogyStore.com. Please note that the student must be registered in the course in order to be able to order the printed materials.

Books authored by Jennifer Holik include:

Branching Out: Genealogy for 1st-3rd Grade Students Lessons 1-30 (Woodridge, Illinois: Generations, 2012).

Branching Out: Genealogy for 4th-8th Grade Students Lessons 1-30 (Woodridge, Illinois: Generations, 2012). 

Branching Out: Genealogy for High School Students Lessons 1-30 (Woodridge, Illinois: Generations, 2012).

Engaging the Next Generation: A Guide for Genealogy Societies and Libraries (Woodridge, Illinois: Generations, 2012).

If you have any questions about this course or the National Institute for Genealogical Studies, call us at 1-800-580-0165 or email us at admin@genealogicalstudies.com.

About The National Institute for Genealogical Studies

The National Institute, leaders in online genealogy education, has been offering genealogy and history courses for over 12 years. We now offer over 200 courses in genealogical studies to help enhance researcher’s skills.

For those looking to acquire more formal educational training, The National Institute offers Certificate Programs in the records of Australia, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Scotland and the United States, as well as a General Methodology and a Librarianship Certificate Program.

For more information please call us toll-free in North America at 1-800-580-0165 or email us at admin@genealogicalstudies.com.