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Hagerty Library Collection Development Internship, James Gross
Hagerty Library Collection Development Internship, James Gross
James Gross
Collection Development Internship at the Drexel University, Hagerty Library. Summary of several collection management projects. Heavy usage of excel for data extraction. Screenshots used for visual aid.
The Usefulness Of Genealogy Newsletters And Blogs, James Gross
The Usefulness Of Genealogy Newsletters And Blogs, James Gross
James Gross
Discuss the usefulness of reading genealogy newsletters and blogs by genealogists. The genealogist can use these resources to help them improve and enhance their existing information seeking skills. These printed and virtual publications can help researchers by making them aware of potentially useful genealogical reference resources.
Advantages Of Joining A Genealogy Society, James Gross
Advantages Of Joining A Genealogy Society, James Gross
James Gross
Discussion of the many advantages gained by joining a genealogy society. One can share and learn useful research tips by engaging with one's peers. Genealogy meetings can be a way to socialize and network with fellow genealogists. Genealogy newsletters and meetings can be good sources of research and reference information.
Data Backup: Save Your Data And Browser Bookmarks, James Gross
Data Backup: Save Your Data And Browser Bookmarks, James Gross
James Gross
Article discusses the need to back up one's data. Stresses the need for a backup plan and for periodic backups. Also reference to saving a copy of one's computer browser bookmarks in case of a computer failure.
Dead Or Alive: Researching Israeli Relatives, James Gross
Dead Or Alive: Researching Israeli Relatives, James Gross
James Gross
Article discusses using Google Translate and Facebook as two tools to help in contacting known or possible relatives where the language barrier prevents communication. Examples are given where one or both of these resources were used to help the author, an English speaker, crossed the hebrew language barrier. Google Translate is referenced as a useful language translation tool.