Google Tools for Genealogy at public archives workshop Aug. 3

The Delaware Public Archives will host a workshop, Google Tools for Genealogy, at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3. Presented by Leah Youse, MLIS, this presentation will provide the information a researcher needs to utilize several advanced search techniques that will take one’s genealogical research to the next level, as well as serve as an introduction to GoogleTranslate and GoogleBooks.

Youse earned her master's degree in library and information science from the University of Alabama and currently provides reference services to patrons at the Elkton Central Library in Cecil County, Md. She has done archival work with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and the Historical Society of Cecil County. Youse's primary interests include research methodology and genealogy blogging.

The program is free. No reservations are required. For more information, contact Jessica Carmichael 302-744-5081 or email jessica.carmichael@state.de.us.

For more information about the Delaware Public Archives, go to archives.delaware.gov or become a follower of the Archives' Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/DelawarePublicArchives, and read the Archives blog, http://archives.blogs.delaware.gov to learn more about events and other items of interest at the Archives.

The Delaware Public Archives is at 121 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. North in Dover.