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Save the Date – FREE Genealogy Research Workshop

Genealogy Research Workshop
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Bremer Room, St. Cloud Public Library
4 – 6 pm

Sherlock_holmes_pipe_hatCMLE is pleased to partner with GRRL and genealogy expert, Wendy Sykes, to host this free workshop in early February. Come and learn the basics of genealogy research both for your own personal enrichment, but to better help others too. Come right after school or work; there will be food and drink at this fun and interactive event. Wendy will be highlighting how to use library and free internet resources to search for genealogy records. She will also demonstrate tips and techniques that make the searching easier. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops or tablets to amp up personal learning. No device? GRRL has got you covered. We will have use of ten GRRL laptops during this event! Genealogy is a perfect topic to make all types of librarians shine! Amaze your friends and family with your newfound knowledge and skills. We hope you will join us.

To register, click here. Problems registering? Send email to admin@cmle.org

See our earlier post about Wendy Sykes

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What John Green thinks about copyright, research, and attribution

What happens when something is attributed to you but you didn’t create or write it? That was the dilemma that recently faced author John Green. In the short video below, he talks about the importance of copyright, citing sources, attribution, and research.

This isn’t the first time Mr. Green has faced copyright issues head-on. Back in 2013, he talked about the complexities of copyright in the digital age. The video might prove to be a great discussion starter for your students!

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How do you think college students do research?

Holiday BakingEmily Singley wanted to know whether commonly held assumptions about the research skills of college students hold true. She looked at seven studies published within the last three years, and saved us all a lot of work by sharing her results! This is what I love about online publishing….the greater good of all! So, out of nine very interesting findings, I share my highs and lows here!

What delighted me….that students do use library databases–though they often start with Google.

What saddened me….when students need help, they rarely ask librarians for help!

Read the full blog post to read about all of the findings at How college students really do research!

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New Monthly Research Center Workshops: Stearns History Museum

Information provided by the Stearns History Museum

Research Center Workshops

Have you ever wondered what resources are available in the Research Center and Archives of the Stearns History Museum? Come and find out! The Stearns History Museum is offering workshops, on the third Wednesday of every month, to highlight the many resources available and show you how easy they are to access.

This month, on December 18th, at 9:30 a.m., our archivists will teach an Introduction to the Research Center and Archives.  Whether you are a seasoned research veteran interested in genealogy, or you are researching town histories or the history of a local business, or just a beginner, this class is for you!

Please RSVP to (320) 253-8424 or email swarmka@stearns-museum.org.

Image retrieved online from the Stearns History Museum 12/10/13.
Image retrieved online from the Stearns History Museum 12/10/13.

Founded in 1936, the Stearns History Museum has focused on preserving and interpreting the history of the region for 77 years. The mission of the museum is to engage people in the exploration of the County’s diverse heritage by providing connections to the past, perspectives on the present, and inspiration for the future. The Stearns History Museum is nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

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Minnesota Reflections Webinar

Logo retrieved online.
Logo retrieved online.

Marian Rengel, Outreach Coordinator for the Minnesota Digital Library will facilitate a free webinar on Wednesday, November 13th from 3-4:00 PM (Central Time). She will discusses the contents of Minnesota Reflections as it relates to History Day research and identify potential resources for programming.

Click here to register for this Minitext event or to learn more about the webinar.