Experienced JGSLA mentors will be available to help members get the most out of the Center’s resources, providing one-on-one computer assistance with many of the popular online genealogical databases including JewishGen, JRI-Poland, Ancestry.com, Footnote.com and Heritage Quest. The Center’s extensive collection of maps and gazetteers, U.S. census and vital records, naturalization and passport application indexes, city directories, passenger arrival lists, and international census and vital records will be available. Remember to bring your family trees and research materials with you. If you want to download electronic images of microfilm documents or online images from the Center’s computers, bring a flash drive. Full world access to all Ancestry databases covering United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Canada and Australia is now available. If you are unfamiliar with Ancestry, there is a useful tutorial at: http://rpa.trlib.org/Ancestry-Tutorial.htm.
The following classes and Common Interest Group Meetings will be offered:
12:15 – 1:00 p.m. : Introduction to the LAFHL Resources and Guide to New York City Research at the Center
Gerry Winerman, Past President, JGSLA, will provide an overview of the Center’s collection of records, how to use the New York research notebook to locate vital records in the NYC microfilms, and a tutorial on how to order inexpensive copies from Salt Lake City.
1:30-3:00 p.m.: Introduction to Internet Geneology - Arnie Schwartz, JGSLA board member, author and genealogy speaker.
 Arnie will offer 38 easy ways to learn more about your relatives in this condensed version of his six-hour “Beginning Genealogy Workshop.” Internet sleuthing techniques will be covered along with tips on how to obtain copies of early documents by mail.
A 176 page tutorial workbook, written for the visual learner, will be for sale at this meeting for $20. (Also available by mail ahead of time for a $3 shipping charge – contact Arnie at usarnie1@sbcglobal.net)
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.:
United Kingdom Jewish Genealogy Interest Group Meeting, with Gerry Winerman
This will be an informal gathering for those researching their Jewish roots in Great Britain. Come share your surnames, towns, stories and knowledge with others interested in learning more about their U.K. ancestors. Gerry has done extensive research on her English family lines and will offer helpful hints to those getting started. Remember to bring any family documents, trees, etc. to share.
Volunteers Needed! If you want to volunteer your time staffing a desk or assisting at the computer stations or microfilm readers, please contact Program Vice President, Pamela Weisberger at: pweisberger@hotmail.com
Helping out is a great way to help and meet your fellow members.
Important: Only members whose dues are current may participate. If you have not yet renewed, you can do so at the door. New members are welcome to join the society and participate as well. This is a great opportunity to bring a friend who would like to get started or to accelerate their research.
Food/Vending: Food and drinks can be brought to the Center and eaten in the lunchroom area. There are also vending machines for snacks.
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