Board for Certification of Genealogists - A Message from the President Are you are a consumer . Are you a professional researcher or publisher . In all arenas of life, practitioners are judged by their skill and ethics.
Genealogy is no exception.
You exchange research with others. You copy information from books and data bases. You write libraries, societies, and government offices. You hire professionals to do legwork in distant areas and trust them to solve your problems. Since 1964, genealogists have looked to BCG for consumer protection, skill assessment, and respected credentials.