How to Organize Family History Paperwork: A Genealogist's Guide to Effective Record Keeping

Authors: Levenick, Denise May
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
BISAC/Subject: REF015000, FAM038000, REF013000
ISBN: 9781440330872, Related ISBNs: 1440330875, 9781440330872
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 80,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: Family history research can quickly create mountains of paperwork. This book give you step-by-step instruction to effectively organize and digitize your genealogy research papers.You'll learn how to:

   • create a personalized filing system to suit your genealogy research style and experience
   • turn your computer into a top-notch filing clerk and research assistant by establishing a clear, consistent naming pattern for files and folders
   • Scan old paper records and store them electronically to save space and make them easier to find
   • make digital copies of original source documents
   •  organize your family history research to pass on to future generations
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