Using DPLA for Genealogy and Family History
Channel: Digital Public Library of America
Date: 26/07/2016

In this hour-long workshop webinar, DPLA Community Reps and experienced genealogists Tamika Maddox Strong and Amy Johnson Crow introduce the Digital Public Library of America (https://dp.la) as a resource for family historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in learning about new research skills and cool collections in DPLA. This workshop will teach you new tips for searching for family names in DPLA and exploring resources in your family’s hometown or region. This workshop also takes a peek at some of the collections that may prove invaluable for your family research: yearbooks, letters, newspapers, military records, family Bibles and more!  With content from 2,000 libraries, archives, and museums across the country, DPLA also offers a unique opportunity to dig deeper and add context to the lives of our ancestors.

Presenters include:
- Tamika Maddox Strong, Genealogist, Membership Manager for the African American Historical and Genealogical Society, and IT Program Manager at the Georgia Public Library Service
- Amy Johnson Crow, Certified Genealogist and Librarian, www.amyjohnsoncrow.com

DPLA Workshops are online learning opportunities highlighting subjects central to our community, such as education, metadata, technology, copyright, and more. These events are open to the public (registration required). For more information about DPLA Workshops, visit https://dp.la/info/get-involved/workshops/