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Just Launched My Research Guide for Genetic Genealogy

April 24, 2015 January 5, 2022

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

January 29, 2014 January 4, 2022

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

May 14, 2013 January 5, 2022

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.