Intro to Genealogy and Family History Research

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Welcome to RootsMOOC!

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Whether you're completely new to genealogy research or you're a seasoned pro, there's always more to learn. In this class, we'll join the librarians at the State Library of North Carolina Links to an external site. as they take us through some of the best sources and strategies for conducting an organized and efficient search for your family's history both online and in libraries and archives near you. 

Course Introduction

Kyle Denlinger, your guide for this course, introduces RootsMOOC. [Captions available, or view the transcript Links to an external site.]

Getting Started

Ready to get started? If this is your first time here, the Orientation Module is the best place to dive in. It will guide you through the processes of setting up your profile and changing your notification settings. Once the course gets going, you can head over to the modules page each time you visit, where a new module will be released every two weeks. 

Modules List

  • Orientation Module -- Begins March 23
  • Module 1: Getting Started -- Begins March 30 
  • Module 2: US Census -- Begins April 20
  • Module 3: State & Local Resources -- Begins May 4
  • Module 4: Online Sources & Strategies -- Begins May 18

Course Information

Learn more about this course, including instructor information, module dates, and major course activities.

Getting Help

Having an issue with the course? Need help? We're here for you.

Surname Registry

Want to find others with similar research interests? Here's how.

Special Thanks

This project was made possible in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services Links to an external site., and is a collaboration between the State Library of North Carolina Links to an external site. and the Z. Smith Reynolds Library Links to an external site. at Wake Forest University. 

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