I just wanted to say a belated thank you to all those who attended my presentation "Social Networking- New Horizons for Genealogists" last Thursday, October 1st at the
Cook Memorial Public Library in Libertyville, IL. I was impressed that on a very rainy night over 20 people showed up to hear me speak about the ways in which social networking is changing the landscape of genealogy.
During my talk which also included live access to Facebook, Twitter, Genealogy Wise and many genealogy blogs, I discussed what makes up social networking. I also covered some "do's and don'ts" for users to help protect their personal information yet still reap the benefits of networking with other genealogists.
I'm also happy to announce that I have been asked to make the same presentation for the
Bloomingdale Public Library in Bloomingdale, IL on Wedensday, February 24, 2010. I'm looking forward to meeting a new group of genealogists and I'm certain I'll have to update my presentation between now and then since changes to technology occur so quickly.
Finally, I'll be appearing at the California Genealogical Society and Library this Saturday, October 10, 2009 as part of their
Genealogy Blog Workshop during Family History Month. I have two presentations ("How To Use A Genealogy Blog" and "Building a Genealogy Blog") and I'll be followed by Craig Manson of
GeneaBlogie who will be discussing "Blogging and the Law - Privacy Issues & Copyrights." While I'm there I also know I will see not only Craig and Kathryn Doyle of
CGSL but also Cheryl Fleming Palmer of
Heritage Happens, Steve Danko of
Steve's Genealogy Blog as well as Sheri Fenley of
The Educated Genealogist.
© 2009, copyright Thomas MacEntee
