Researching in Archives for Advanced Genealogists (481)

 Family History Skills & Strategies (Advanced) Distance Learning Course 

Moving from online records to researching in archives can be a daunting prospect. However, with such a small proportion of records available online, the serious researcher must make use of all repositories available to him. In order to have the greatest chance of success the researcher should understand how records are kept and how they are most effectively accessed.

In this course you will learn about the record-keeping framework in England and Wales and be introduced to the cataloguing process and the way archives are arranged and described. You will learn where to find national, local and specialist collections, and recognise which repository or archives is the most likely custodian, and how to plan your research day in the archives to make the best use of your time.

You will be introduced to conservation and access issues for fragile documents and get practice finding the documents you are looking for.

Note: Access to archives is not necessary to be able to take this course, it can be taken completely online.

• * Archives History and Principles
• * What the Family and Local Historian needs to know about Cataloguing
• * Beyond the County Record Office
• * Using Archives

Each lesson contains exercises and activities and a minimum of one hour chat session per week. See How the Courses Work.

ADVANCED PROGRAMME:
This course is part of our Family History Skills and Strategies Advanced programme but can also be taken individually as a standalone course and you may chose whether or not to be assessed.  If you are interested in enrolling on our Advanced programme please do not buy the course individually here but see this link for entrance requirements and contact details.

Relevant Countries: England, Wales