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Don’t forget! We have some great virtual meetings left for July. Attend any Virtual Meeting you want. Ask questions or just listen in. We look forward to seeing you there! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tuesday, July 17th at 5:00 AM EDT – Australian Record courses with Kerry Farmer Time zones: Tuesday, July 17th – 5:00 AM Eastern; 4:00 AM Central; 2:00 AM Pacific; 10:00 AM in London, England; 7:00 PM in Sydney, Australia MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/australian/(Note: “Enter as a Guest”) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thursday, July 19th at 5:00 PM EDT – English Record courses with Brenda Wheeler Time zones: Thursday, July 19th – 5:00 PM Eastern; 4:00 PM Central; 2:00 PM Pacific; 10:00 PM in London, England; Friday, July 20th – 7:00 AM in Sydney, Australia MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/english/(Note: “Enter as a Guest”) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday, July 20th at 8:00 PM EDT – Methodology courses with Brenda Wheeler This session is appropriate for ALL students no matter which country you are researching in. Note: This Virtual Meeting is available for the convenience of our Australasia students; however, everyone is welcome. Time zones: Friday, July 20th – 8:00 PM Eastern; 7:00 PM Central; 5:00 PM Pacific; Saturday, July 21st – 1:00 AM in London, England; 10:00 AM in Sydney, Australia MEETING LOCATION: http://genealogicalstudies.adobeconnect.com/methodology/(Note: “Enter as a Guest”) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Saturday, July 21st at 11:00 AM EDT – Canadian courses with Kathryn Lake Hogan Time zones: Saturday, July 14th – 11:00 AM Eastern; 10:00 AM Central; 8:00 AM Pacific; 4:00 PM in London, England; Sunday, July 15th – 1:00 AM in…

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Holiday Sale EndsCountdown Our Holiday sale isn’t forever. It will be over soon. Make sure you don’t miss out. 25% off 1 course package (maximum savings $862.50) with code: p2017xx at checkout. Or 50% off 1 course (maximum savings $80.00) with code: c2017xx at checkout. Problems registering for a course or a course package? We’re here to help! Give us a call at 1-800-580-0165 ext 1 or email us at admin@genealogicalstudies.com (Any voice mail or email received from midnight to midnight will qualify for the discount.) Please note: Once you register and pay for the course, it will show up in the future course area of your student briefcase immediately after the payment is processed. The same is true for the course package. If they do not show up, please call or email us right away. If finances are a little tight, call Louise at the number above and ask her about The National Institute payment plan. The Institute does not charge interest, nor service fees, and you can spread the payments over several months. Remember! This offer is for 24 hours only and expires at midnight on December 14th.

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Did You Know??

In the genealogy world we need to communicate with each other to keep abreast of the constantly evolving research methods and resources. The same is true within The National Institute for Genealogical Studies. As a student of The National Institute, there are various ways you can communicate with us and your fellow students. Here are just a few: #1. By email to the National Institute When contacting us please provide your first and last name and the course title, including the country the course applies to. i) admin@genealogicalstudies.com – for general questions; ii) alert@genealogicalstudies.com – to advise us of broken links in your course materials and assignments–please be specific as to where problem is; iii) exam@genealogicalstudies.com – questions pertaining to your course exam. #2. Attend a Virtual Meeting VIRTUAL MEETINGS ARE THE BEST PLACE TO COMMUNICATE with an instructor and fellow students. Anyone can participate! You do not have to be registered in the course to attend. Watch for our emails outlining upcoming virtual meetings dates and times. Or visit our website at www.genealogicalstudies.com, click on Information in the top menu bar, and then Virtual Learning Room for the full schedule. #3. Follow this Blog On the right hand side of the blog you will see Subscribe to Blog via Email. In the text box, enter your email address and click on the Subscribe button. Once subscribed, you will receive an email each time we post an article. Each blog article includes a link to write a comment or share…

The Business of Learning: Methodology 6

By Shannon Combs-Bennett, Student Methodology Part 6: Professional Preparation and Practice concentrates on professional development and further educational opportunities. This is a topic I am always looking into, so I was very excited to jump into the information provided. Unlike many professions, there really is not a standard way a person becomes a professional genealogist. Sure, you can take programs like the one from the International Institute of Genealogical Studies and others. You could go for certification or accreditation. Maybe you decide after 30 years of researching your own family tree that you now want to try your hand at someone else’s. However, no matter your path, genealogists are left to learning about being a professional on their own. Anytime I am offered insight from a course, webinar, lecture, etc. that gives me a clue to what it means to be a professional (or just bring myself up to that level) I am all ears. You know what? You should be too. Even if you never “hang your shingle” you should still strive to be as professional as possible in your research. It will make your descendants very, very happy. Trust me. Through the course I learned about: Setting up a business Managing clients Writing reports Teaching others These are all things that I do, nearly every day, and I still was able to pick up new pointers. Especially in the aspect of working for others (aka client work). Even if your “clients” are friends or family (and they may…

International Institute of Genealogical Studies trains professional genealogists around the world in genealogical sciences, research records, and professional development skills. As a career trade school, we offer professional credentials in 14 genealogical fields of study for career-minded genealogists and classes for family historians wanting to preserve genealogy, history, and knowledge for families and friends. Continuing education for librarians, law enforcement, professionals, and writers to enhance your career and capabilities. Come learn with us in a flexible, affordable, professional online education environment. Visit https://genealogicalstudies.com