Thursday, July 10, 2008

Midwestern Roots 2008 to offer Library Education Units

The Indiana Historical Society is pleased to announce that our Midwestern Roots 2008: Family History and Genealogy Conference is approved by the Indiana State Library to offer Library Education Units. The conference will be held August 15 and 16 at the Indianapolis Marriott East, with pre-conference activities on August 14 at various locations.

Midwestern Roots 2008 features more than 30 presentations by national and regional experts and covers a range of topics, from sources, methodology and technology to DNA, storytelling, photo preservation, Internet linking and much more. Multiple registration options are available, so you can plan to attend all three days or just the one day that fits your schedule. The Indiana Historical Society will provide conferees with verification of course completion. Below is the list of approved sessions for LEU credit.

§ August 14 Pre-Conference (1 LEU – 4 LEUs, depending on length of session attended)
§ August 14 Evening Panel Discussion (2 LEUs)
§ August 15 Full Day Conference (maximum 5 LEUs)
§ August 16 Full Day Conference (maximum 5 LEUs)

The following courses have been approved as Technology Library Education Units:

§ Pre-conference: Navigating the Maze: Finding Indiana Records Online (2 LEUs)
§ Pre-conference: Genealogical Research on the Internet (3 LEUs)
§ Conference: WorldVitalRecords.com (1 LEU)
§ Conference: Footnote.com (1 LEU)
§ Conference: Automated Search Tools (1 LEU)
§ Conference: Innovative Tools to Connect Families (1 LEU)

For conference/session information, registration forms, exhibitor information or specific pricing, call (800) 447-1830 or visit www.indianahistory.org/midwesternroots.

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