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New Publication from GS BOOKS
New Publication from GS BOOKS

New Publication from GS BOOKS

“The Genealogist’s Guide to Family History Interviews” a new release! Uncover your family’s legacy, discover hidden stories with questions designed to spark deep, meaningful memories. Capture a lifetime of history before it’s lost. This collection of prompts helps you conduct professional-grade interviews whether your research is personal or for clients. Choose the format that works best for your research style: Spiral Bound, 3 Hole Punch, or eBook. Perfect for the hobbyist or the professional genealogist. …

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A Stellar Review

We love to hear from our students! Many of our students share positive comments and reviews online about our courses and instructors. This week we received a 5 Star review from one of our students, Judith T., that is so heartwarming we decided to share it. Judith has been studying genealogy with IIGS for over 20 years. She has also purchased several mentoring sessions with our instructors. This is what Judith’s review says: “Outstanding experience with mentoring sessionsI have now purchased four 30-minute mentoring sessions with three different instructors at IIGS. They were a great value and met the highest professional standards. To ensure I got the most from each session, I wrote down and submitted my questions beforehand. In every instance, my questions were thoroughly answered. All mentors were knowledgeable , had prepared in advance, and each offered suggestions and links for further self-exploration. I am strictly a family historian and my searches have taken me around the globe. Whether it was reviewing my work to ensure I hadn’t missed important sources, figuring out obscure land records, learning how to navigate a complex database, or helping prepare a research plan for an offshore trip, in each case my experience was exceptional. I have since met and worked with professional genealogists in other institutions, and my experience with the mentors at IIGS ranked among the very best. My investment and experiences were excellent.“ Thank you, Judith, for the great review! At IIGS we strive to give our students an excellent…

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WikiTree Guest Star

We are excited and honoured that Angie has been invited to be a guest star for the WikiTree Challenge! WikiTree is a free website that allows users to work on their family trees while collaborating on a single worldwide family tree. Angie’s challenge will take place during the week of December 5 – 12 with the reveal being live-streamed on YouTube on December 18th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. International Institute of Genealogical Studies Research With Confidence ~ Study at Your Own Pace 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 For Registration Information contact Angie at 800-580-0165 ext. 1 in the US and Canada or drop a note in the chat app on our website https://genealogicalstudies.com Contact information:1 (800) 580-0165Email: admin@GenealogicalStudies.comWebsite: www.GenealogicalStudies.coBlog: blog.GenealogicalStudies.com Start Your Career as a Professional Genealogist!