“Finagling Sources from FamilySearch Beta, Full-Text Collections”
Kristilee J Manuel
10 May 2025
Categories: LDS, IR
Talk Abstract:
Doesn’t “beta” mean something isn’t ready for prime time? Not when considering FamilySearch’s beta full-text collections. Make the most of your research time by discovering documents tied to your ancestors that were previously very difficult to find without the help of AI combined with OCR technologies. This presentation will give you the opportunity to make discoveries in these exciting, new collections by sharing strategies, outlining search steps, and providing the inside scoop on how to minimize the “beta” and maximize results.
Speaker Bio:
Kristilee J. Manuel authored the textbook “Introduction to Genealogy: A Modern Family History Methodology.” This year she was a presenter at RootsTech and she previously taught at BYU’s Women’s Conference and served as a FamilySearch Center Director. Kristilee designed genealogical tools and created content for Brigham Young University’s Family History Workshops and recently collaborated with the Chinese National Parks Service to develop a family history certification program for teens.
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NOTICE:
This presentation is part of a set of over 400 presentations on genealogy and family history produced by "UVTAGG: The Utah Valley Technology and Genealogy Group".
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