Professional Genealogy: Principles, Practices & Standards - Paperback

by Elizabeth Shown Mills (Editor)

In 26 chapters, written by 22 experts and edited by Elizabeth Shown Mills, this work is an invaluable resource for professional genealogists and students as well as all family history researchers. "Searching for roots" is a popular hobby, but the public sector needs professionals who know historical archives well and understand the strengths and weaknesses of individual records; professionals skilled not only in research principles but also the challenge of proving identities and kinship; professionals who understand proof and the standards that produce reliable evidence.

This work provides a complete course of instruction to prepare genealogists for a career in a complex field. It will ground you in the essential practices, standards, and language of genealogy--those expected by courts, government agencies, and others who commission research. If you are a librarian or archivist who assists family historians on a daily basis, this work provides a framework to coach them well. If you are a family or local historian, seeking to learn and preserve your heritage, this work will help you avoid common pitfalls and guide you through the production of quality works.