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Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians | 
 enlarge | Creator: Elizabeth Shown Mills
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Company
Category: Book
List Price: $44.95
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 147804
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 654
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.7
ISBN: 0806316489
Dewey Decimal Number: 929.1
EAN: 9780806316482
ASIN: 0806316489
Publication Date: May 1, 2001
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Product Description
Professional Genealogy is a manual by professionals for everyone serious about genealogy. For librarians who struggle to help a whole new class of patrons, it provides a bridge to the methods, sources, and minutiae of history, up-close and personal. For established genealogical professionals, it offers benchmarks by which they can advance their skills and place their businesses on sounder footing. For all those who dream of turning a fascinating hobby into a successful career, Professional Genealogy details the preparation and the processes
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 Professional Genealogy August 17, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Obviously this book was designed for the professional and is written for the professional. The amateur genealogist could be easilly snowed with all the technical jargon but once you get past these aspects there are a few things that are of value.
Any amateur seeking help could do better by purchasing another source.
 Unless you are selling your geneology services, not recommended May 2, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this book for my dad who is really into geneology. He does small seminars at the Public Library and such. I thought for his birthday I would get him a geneology book so he could learn a little more. The reviews for this book said that is was for professional geneologists and teachers or die-hard people who are interested in it. So I thought he fit the category. He told me that is focused more on how to charge for your services than anything, more legal garb than insider professional hints to geneology. So we are returning the book.
 If You're Serious About Your Genealogy... February 10, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book was a splurge for me, but one that I can definitely say was well worth it! I thought I knew quite a bit about genealogy research, but this book has taught me so much more. Each chapter is written by a professional genealogist who specializes in the topic. While some chapters are geared towards genealogists starting their own research business, most are helpful to all genealogists. Lots of excellent examples of proper research methods and techniques.
Where's the book? April 2, 2004
3 out of 25 found this review helpful
I ordered this book as a gift for a relative 6 weeks ago. After 2 delays the estimated ship date was still 4 weeks away. I contacted the pubilsher direct and they shipped the book the next day. Just an FYI.
A must have for Professional Genealogists and Hobbiests Alik December 18, 2003
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
You don't have to be a professional to benefit immensely from Professional Genealogy. I purchased this book when I first began offering my services as a professional researcher, and wished I had acquired it sooner. The book is filled with useful information for professional and hobbyist alike, such as tips on building a library of "essential texts" (including an extensive list of resources for ethnic research), samples of research reports and guidelines for proper reporting, steps for determining the validity of a document, as well as the validity of published research...the list goes on. Each chapter has been created by a different expert in the field of genealogy, it is well cited, and gives a list of further recommended reading. I used this text everyday as I was developing my company, and it walked me through the complicated process of writing business plans, creating and executing contracts, organizing, filing, and marketing. This is the perfect gift for the aspiring professional, or anyone who is serious about genealogical research.
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