Sessions at Federation of Genealogical Societies 2011 Conference about Indexing

Friday 9th September 2011

• F-306: Welcome to FamilySearch Indexing

  by Devin Ashby

  Be part of an international initiative to index the world's largest collection of genealogical records. This class will give you indexing background and basics to help you understand where to begin, how to help and what we can achieve.

  Sponsored by FamilySearch

  • FamilySearch
  • Genealogy
  • Indexing
  • Technology

  At 8:00am to 9:00am, Friday 9th September

  In Prairie Capital Convention Center

Saturday 10th September 2011

• S-405: Genealogy in Alphabetical Order: Using Indexes Effectively

  by James L. Hansen, FASG

  Genealogists use (and rely on) innumerable indexes to many sources, often carelessly and incompletely. This presentation will examine a variety of indexes-large and small, printed and manuscript, on paper, microfilm and online-and suggest strategies for index-using success.

  • Genealogy
  • Indexing
  • Strategies and Techniques

  At 8:00am to 9:00am, Saturday 10th September

  In Prairie Capital Convention Center