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Surviving the Online World of Genealogy

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This presentation, titled "Surviving the Online World of Genealogy" by James L. Tanner, addresses the challenges genealogists face in bridging the gap between traditional paper records and the accelerating, non-paper online world. It highlights that computers are here to stay and discusses psychological and practical barriers to adopting new technology, offering suggestions like starting with computer basics, taking classes, and utilizing online resources and AI-enabled search tools to overcome these challenges.

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