Episode 75 - The Future of Digital Records with David Rencher, Head Genealogist at FamilySearch

Published: Nov. 10, 2009, 2:17 a.m.

New to the Podcast?\xa0 Click the media player on the right to begin listening or .\xa0\xa0( to learn more about how to download and subscribe to podcasts in iTunes.\xa0 to watch a video tutorial) News: Attend one of Lisa's classes: Lisa will be speaking at the , Arizona on January 22 & 23, 2010 Archived Premium episodes are now included in \xa0 2013 Update: The Genealogy Gems Toolbar has been discontinued. MAILBOX:\xa0 Listener Megan Kyser asks if\xa0 the podcast might have a DNA episode someday?\xa0 and\xa0 she adds, "My whole family listens in the car on trips- yes; even the 5 and under crowd! Lisa covered DNA in of The Genealogy Gems Podcast\xa0\xa0 She will also be interviewing a DNA specialist for the November episode of which will be out later this month. And Lisa recommends a for her under 5 fans! Listener Rhonda Schneringer of South Dakota and says-"in this podcast, you mention a class you teach called "Sharing the Joy".\xa0 You describe it as projects anyone can do to share your genealogical information with family members who aren't "into" genealogy yet.\xa0\xa0 Can you tell me where I can find information about these projects?" The details of the projects Lisa covers in the presentation can be found in her video Sharing the Joy.\xa0 The projects featured in the class included: Decoupage Plate - Chapter 11 Sweet Memories Candy Bars - Chapter 20 (this is a big favorite!) Family History Wall Displays - Chapter 3 Publishing Your Own Family History Book - Chapter 13 A four part video series is available at the at YouTube for the Family History Christmas Wreath project: \xa0 GEM:\xa0 Interview with David Rencher, Head Genealogist at Family Search David discusses the digitization for FamilySearch, how research has changed, the future of the Family History Library online catalog, and the opportunities that technology offers the genealogy world.\xa0 It's a rare opportunity to hear from the decision maker himself about the records that impact your research. \xa0 This podcast is sponsored by: