Are there classes I can take to learn how to do genealogy searches?

Question

I want to learn how to do this. I want to do genealogy searches not only for myself, but for others. How can I learn how to find good information?

Answer 1

You can go to your local library, and they usually will have genealogy class, or talk to your Liberian as well.

Answer 2

There are usually 3-4 great places to learn genealogy research.

First check and see where the nearest LDS Family History Center is in your area. They're the best at genealogy in the world and will happily teach you how to document, where to look and what kind of documents you need. http://www.familysearch.org

Next, check with your local library and see what kind of genealogy resources they have and if they have anyone teaching genealogy research there. Very often you'll find that local genealogy societies or historical societies hold a quarterly or monthly class in research or they'll have research help available on a given day to help local researchers.

Lastly, check with your local historical society and see who coordinates the genealogy research in your area. If there's an actual genealogy society, you'll find them affiliating with the Historical Society to make sure their work is cross-promoted. Many towns have an historian available who will also teach genealogy research to individuals and small groups.