The reviews are in and Saturday’s Genealogy Blog Workshop was a smashing success. Twenty-five participants gathered at the California Genealogical Society Library for three presentations by two well-known gen-bloggers and CGS members, Thomas MacEntee and Craig Manson.
Thomas got things started with “Become A Genealogy Blog User” – an overview of blog basics – with instructions on how to use blog readers, how to leave comments and how blogs can help with genealogy research. Attendees received a comprehensive hand-out which included a list of dozens of helpful genealogy blogs.
His second session was the “nuts and bolts” part of the day as MacEntee presented “How To Build a Genealogy Blog.” CGS member volunteer Craig Siulinski provided the specifics in advance so Thomas was able to create a blog to Craig’s specifications and the audience was able to see just how easy the process is using Google’s Blogger.
Craig Manson ended the day with “Blogging and the Law” – a review of the copyright acts, their duration and limitations, fair use, public domain works, using photographs, defamation and privacy.
Two audience members deserve special recognition – bloggers Cheryl Palmer and Steve Danko came to lend support. Of course we took the opportunity to pose for a group geneablogger photo!
And how successful was the day? Well, I’m thrilled to present three new bloglings for you to add to your readers:
August Legacy by Craig Siulinski
Hacienda Circle by Lavinia Schwarz
Historic American Landscapes Survey by Chris Pattillo
CGS member Cynthia Gorman summed up the day like this: “Great program, speakers and afternoon!
Photographs courtesy of Tim Cox, October 10, 2009, Oakland, California.
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2009