Webinars
The BYU Library hosts family history webinars by experts in the genealogical field on a variety of topics including research, resources, tools, and methods. You can view webinars live as they are scheduled or watch the recordings.
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Upcoming Webinars
| Date / Time | Title | Location | Info |
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Wednesday, January 07
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Using the BYU German Script Tutorial | Megan Smith | |
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Wednesday, January 14
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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How changing borders affect finding historical records | James Tanner | |
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Wednesday, January 28
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Family History Research in Illinois and Wisconsin | Maureen Brady | |
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Wednesday, February 04
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker: Tracing Ancestors Through Occupational Records | James Tanner | |
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Wednesday, February 11
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Intro to New Zealand Research | Brielle Beardall | |
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Wednesday, March 25
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Beyond the Census: Finding the 'Invisible' Ancestors in Institutional Records | James Tanner |
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Recent Webinars
Tree Building with Confidence: Turning Hints into Quality Profiles
by Kathryn Grant (10 December 2025)
FamilySearch for Latinos Part II: Editing AI Indexed Records
by Ada Luque Nelson (3 December 2025)
Genealogy Before the Koseki: Researching Japanese Immigrants (in Brazil)
by Koji Sekiguchi (12 November 2025)
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How do I view the webinars?
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