Researching Any House’s History Webinar (National Register Series)

When:
February 8, 2017 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2017-02-08T14:00:00-05:00
2017-02-08T15:00:00-05:00

Webinar #3 of the National Register of Historic Places Series

Presenter:   Elizabeth Plummer, Outreach Reference Archivist, Ohio History Connection

Sponsored by:  OLC’s Subject and Special Collections Division

Register @ my OLC | Deadline to register: 02/01/17

Single Webinar (1) Registration
Member: $20* | Non-member: $40
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries.

Entire Series (Webinars 1-3) Registration
Member: $50* | Non-member: $100
*Individual members or staff of OLC Institutional member libraries

  1. Introduction to the National Register of Historic Places| Jan. 25
  2. Building Inspection Tips from the Building Doctor| Feb. 1
  3. Researching Any House’s History | Feb. 8

 

RESEARCHING ANY HOUSE’S HISTORY (Webinar #3)

Every old house has a story to tell and where someone lived can influence your family’s story. Find out how to develop a research plan for uncovering information about an historic building you or your ancestor calls home. This webinar will show you how to trace the history of an old home or building. 

Learning Objectives: You’ll learn how to research a house’s history using county, engineer and probate court records, maps, city directories, photos, personal papers and more.

Intended Audience:  All library management and staff members

What’s Included: Participation in the live webinar and/or access to the archived version at a later date, Resources (if applicable) provided by the presenter.

Continuing Education Credits: For those working toward their Ohio Public Librarian or Ohio Public Library Staff re-certification, this webinar counts as (1) continuing education contact hour of credit.

Primary Ohio Public Library Core Competencies Addressed: Programming, Reference, and Patron Awareness