Yesterday I launched my newest research guide, on using DNA for genealogical research — a focus of much of my own research time and dime this year. The research guide is by no means complete. I am still scrambling to add more material, and will continue to regularly update it. It is meant to be comprehensive, but not exhaustive. Includes a special getting started section for beginners.
Evernote for Genealogy: Research Logs and Note Links
This past year, I have finally started keeping research logs for my genealogy research. Evernote is a natural fit for my workflow and needs when it comes to maintaining these logs. My workflow is simple and easy, and I can access these logs from every computer and mobile device.
How To Display YouTube Playlist Video Thumbnails In Your LibGuides
How to add video thumbnails back into your custom YouTube Playlists, since Google discontinued the old custom players a year or so ago. Embedded playlists are great for your LibGuides and web projects.
My Library Has Migrated Over To LibGuides!
In light of significantly reduced staff, our library just migrated over to LibGuides from the in-houes custom developed guides solution that we have used for more than three years.
Pollak Library’s custom research guide solution
My last post, about the Digital History Guide I am building for a Public History class, has sparked a few Tweets and emails asking me about Pollak Library’s research guide solution. Pollak Library launched a new content management system and subject guide solution just this semester, which is live, but still kind of in beta […]