Recent Continuing Education Sessions
Resources Available at the Clarke Historical Library with Bryan Whitledge
Resources available to genealogists at Central Michigan University’s Clarke Historical Library as well as other resources that are freely available online that the staff in the Clarke use regularly.
Bryan Whitledge is a Public Services Librarian at the Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University.
Resources Available at the Bentley Historical Library with Meghan Courtney
Meghan Courtney shares some tips and tricks for navigating the resources available to genealogists at U of M’s Bentley Historical Library, including church records, directories, land records, archival collections from families and organizations, and more.
The Changing Face of Genealogy with Curt Witcher
This presentation highlights that changes that have taken place in 21st century genealogy — who is engaging in family history and family heritage pursuits, how the newcomers are coming to the field, what technologies they are deploying, and what their expectations are regarding their experience. It is meant to be a thought-provoking presentation to inspire individuals to embrace meaningful change and effectively deploy the latest technologies to engage more and better in the genealogy space.
Vital Records in Michigan–Past, Present, and Future with Jeff Duncan
This presentation will focus on the history, current state, and future plans for Michigan’s birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. Attendees will learn how Michigan vital records system evolved historically and the impact of that evolution on records availability and access in the present day. Attendees will also learn of plans to digitize, modernize, and preserve these important records.
Jeff Duncan, PhD, has been Michigan’s State Registrar since 2019. Prior to that, he had 22 years in vital records, health statistics, and informatics at the Utah Department of Health, where he served as a statistician, director of Utah’s Bureau of Vital Records and Statistics, and Director of the Health Informatics Office. He has been a long-time board member of the National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS) and is currently serving as the association’s president.
On June 11, 2022, the Michigan Genealogical Council held a Continuing Education session Hybrid Meetings: Tips & Tricks featuring Doug Reith and Charles Kocher.
| Handout (16 pages) | Slide Deck (Doug Reith 37 pages) |
On June 16, 2018, the Michigan Genealogical Council held a Strengthening Our Societies Workshop in Pinckney, Michigan.
