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RLP 192: SLIG Accreditation Course

Mar 14, 2022

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about Diana’s SLIG course – Becoming an Accredited Genealogist: The Why, What, and How. She coordinated the course along with Lisa Stokes and shares all the details about how they came up with the course and how it went. Join us to learn some great study techniques you can try for yourself as you prepare to become a better researcher or seek a credential. Transcript Nicole (1s):...

RLP 166: When to Hire a Professional Genealogist

Sep 13, 2021

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about what to do if you have a brick wall genealogy problem that you can’t break down, or if you have a document in another language you need translated. These and other scenarios are perfect times to hire a professional genealogist to assist you with your research. We discuss how to find a genealogist that will fit your research needs, credentials, and tips for working with a...

RLP 165: Becoming a Professional Genealogist and ProGen Study Groups

Sep 6, 2021

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about ProGen Study Groups. This volunteer-led study group is a wonderful way to study with peers for becoming a professional genealogist. Join us as we discuss our experiences with ProGen, the prerequisites for joining, and the benefits. Links Becoming a Professional Genealogist: Participating in a ProGen Study Group – https://familylocket.com/becoming-a-professional-genealogist-participating-in-a-progen-study-group/ ProGen Study Groups – https://progenstudygroups.com/ Research Like a Pro Resources Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide...

Hiring a Professional Genealogist: Why, What, and How

Aug 12, 2021

Have you wondered about hiring a professional genealogist but not known how to start? Your questions could range from “How do I find a professional?” to “How do I prepare for a consultation?” In this article, I’ll share some insights from my work as a professional genealogist. Why Hire A Professional Genealogist Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? – You have a brick wall genealogy problem that you can’t break down. – You don’t...

Becoming a Professional Genealogist: Participating in a ProGen Study Group

Aug 6, 2021

Are you interested in becoming a professional genealogist? Have you wondered what might be involved in taking clients or what career options are available in the genealogy world? Participating in a ProGen study group can help you find answers to these questions. In 2007 ProGen 1 began by reading and discussing the first edition of Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians, edited by Elizabeth Shown Mills. Run strictly by volunteers,...

RLP 108: How to Get Clients

Aug 3, 2020

Today’s episode of Research Like a Pro is about how to find clients as a professional genealogist. We share all our marketing tips, from content marketing to networking with other genealogists. Listen in as we discuss our experience in finding clients. If you would like to see all our tips in written form, be sure to download our handout below. Links 10 Ways to Get Clients – Marketing Tips for Professional Genealogists – link to...

Using Canva to Add Source Citations to Document Images

Apr 24, 2020

Genealogy Standard #28 states, “Genealogists attach citations to images and printouts.”[1] This is to ensure that a record will never be without its citation, but what is the best way to do this? I have tried a few different approaches with varying degrees of success, but then I tried Canva, a free online publishing tool that makes it possible to “design anything and publish anywhere.” I had been using Canva for several years to create...

RLP 15: When to Hire a Professional Genealogist

Oct 22, 2018

In our podcast episode today, Diana and I discuss what professional genealogists can do for you. We discuss hiring researchers to solve difficult problems in your family tree, transcribing and translating documents, writing family history books, researching on-site, heritage trips, etc. We also discuss how to choose a professional genealogist and what you should expect. Let’s get started! Links Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) APG website – search for a professional by specialties APG website...

Becoming an Accredited Genealogy Professional – Diana Elder, AGⓇ

Aug 10, 2017

Have you been following my journey of accreditation for the past two years? If so, I’m pleased to announce that as of July 15th 2017, I am now an Accredited Genealogy Professional. Today I’ll fill you in on my path to accreditation including the bumps and pitfalls along the way. July 2015 I attended the BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy. Included in the conference was a track of classes by The International Commission...