Using Periodicals in Your Genealogical Research via Zoom

Thursday, November 3, 2022, 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm
Join Al Fiacre, Godfrey Memorial Board Chair and Senior Researcher to learn about the major scholarly journals that every genealogist should be familiar with, and how to search. Email librarydirector@montague-ma.gov for the link.

Periodicals are an often overlooked source when conducting research. There’s no sense in reinventing the wheel when it comes to family history. Join Al Fiacre, Godfrey Memorial Board Chair and Senior Researcher to learn about the major scholarly journals that every genealogist should be familiar with, and how to search them. Find out about indexes that can lead you to articles on your ancestor or family of interest and learn how to avoid some pitfalls associated with these searches. Learn about regional publications that may shed light on a particular area where your ancestors lived.