Professional Development - Origins Historical Research

National Genealogical Society (NGS) Foundations

Karla is taking this set of online courses via the National Genealogical Society in pursuit of her genealogical certification (CG).

Association of Professional Genealogists Professional Management Conference (APG PMC)

The Association of Professional Genealogists Professional Management Conference (PMC) is the only conference designed by genealogy professionals specifically targeting the needs of genealogy professionals around the world. Held over three days in September 2o22.

When Walls Talk: Decoding a Building's History With Lauren Northup

This fantastic 5-week course created by Atlas Obscura teaches more than you'd ever think you'd know about house histories, paint analysis, domestic architecture, and more.

Genealogy for Houses with Jeanie F. Glaser

This thorough presentation on the basics of house research is highly recommended. The recording is available with a subscription to the amazing Legacy Family Tree webinar service.

African American Genealogy Workshop with Patricia Glover-Howard

This was an amazing day-long workshop offered by the Wisconsin Historical Society. It covered resources, traditions, practices, and more.

Separate Even in Death: Black Funerals and Cemeteries with Janice Lovelace, PhD

This highly informative session offered valuable information on a variety of traditions in Black communities surrounding death, funerals, burials, and more.

The Only Thing You Need to Know About DNA and Genealogy with Diahan Southard

Diahan Southard is a leading DNA genealogist, so we take her courses whenever possible. This one was via Legacy Family Tree webinars.

mtDNA and YDNA in 2022 with Diahan Southard

Another informative webinar by Diahan Southard, DNA genealogy expert, via Legacy Family Tree webinars.

Basics of DNA and Genealogy with Dana Kelly

Dana Kelly is the executive director at the Norwegian American Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library in Madison, WI. She is also a leading expert on DNA in genealogy and Scandinavian genealogy. This was a wonderful day-long session sponsored by the Wisconsin Historical society.

Norway Research with MyHeritage and Beyond with Mike Mansfield

From Legacy Family Tree webinars, this informational session covered Norwegian genealogy, resources, and more.

Mastering Digital Filing for Genealogists with Cyndi Ingle

Cyndi Ingle (the creator of Cyndi's List) gave this super helpful presentation chock full of ideas for how to better organize your digital files. Offered by Legacy Familyy Tree webinars.

Freelancing 101 for Oral Historians with Sarah Dziedzic and Jess Lamar Reece Holler

This was an amazingly helpful session held by two leaders in the field focused on best business practices for freelance oral historians.

Genealogy Records Research Workshop with Eleanor Brinsko

This day-long workshop offered by the Wisconsin Historical Society focused on a wide variety of genealogical records, tips for use and storage of resources, migration patterns of Scandinavian ancestors, mining records, and more.

Oral History Class with Troy Reeves

Troy Reeves is the head of the UW-Madison Oral History Program and the first vice-president of the Oral history Association. Karla takes classes with him whenever possible, even if they are refreshers!

National Women's Studies Association (NWSA) Annual Conference

Karla's been attending this conference for a decade. She exhibits with her library office, presents, sits on the conference planning committee, and is part of the Ms. Magazine Committee of Scholars which meets at the conference. Held over four days in November 2022.

UW Women's and Gender Studies Consortium Conference

Co-convened by Karla's library office, this annual conference brings together students, scholars, and activists from around the country to discuss topics pertaining to women's, gender, and queer studies. There's also an art exhibit, keynotes, and helpful resources. Held over three days in April 2022.