technology Archives - Permanent.org https://www.permanent.org/blog/tag/technology/ Nonprofit. Secure. Digital Archives. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:21:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.permanent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-Permanent-Icon-512-32x32.png technology Archives - Permanent.org https://www.permanent.org/blog/tag/technology/ 32 32 Organizing External Storage Media https://www.permanent.org/blog/organizing-external-storage-media/ https://www.permanent.org/blog/organizing-external-storage-media/#respond Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:19:03 +0000 https://permanent.org/?p=8168 External media, including jump drives, external hard drives, and memory cards, are essential tools for storing files, photos, and videos. As we amass these devices over time, they can add to clutter and become disorganized.

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]]> https://www.permanent.org/blog/organizing-external-storage-media/feed/ 0 Genealogy Seekers – Cyber Sleuthing Your Family Tree https://www.permanent.org/events/genealogy-seekers-cyber-sleuthing-your-family-tree/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:10:30 +0000 https://www.permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=6142 There is a colossal amount of information available on the Internet. Tina offers methods for evaluating web sites for reliable sources of information. Learn how to use subscription databases in tandem with free genealogy websites to trace your family tree. Plus, find out what’s new in the online genealogy community. Join us at 7:00 Central Time in-person or online.

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]]> Digitization Basics https://www.permanent.org/events/digitization-basics/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:18:52 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=6103 Discover how to create your own digitized personal archive.

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]]> Machine Translation for Genealogists https://www.permanent.org/events/machine-translations-for-genealogists/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:08:09 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=6092 It’s fast and cheap, but should you really be using that translation program or AI chatbot to translate documents for your family tree? This webinar will introduce machine translation, discuss how it works, explain what it can and cannot do, and help you decide when you can – and cannot – safely use machine translation in your family tree. Examples will be for French to English translation, but the principles should apply to other language pairs. About the Speaker: Bryna O’Sullivan is a Middletown, Connecticut, based professional genealogist and French to English genealogical translator. Bryna’s previous MGS webinar (available ONLY to MGS members in the member login area of the MGS website) was presented on ...

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]]> Project Recipe: Weaving a Grandmother’s Letters into a Story https://www.permanent.org/events/weaving-a-grandmothers-letters-into-a-story/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:51:51 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=6060 Insight from a published author about a book in progress This very special event features Kathryn Graven, acclaimed author of “Memoirs of a Mask Maker” as she discusses a new project in progress. This is a bit of a diversion from our usual Project Recipe events that focus on completed projects. There’s a special reason. Kathy’s recently published “Memoirs,” honors the women who helped her stitch her life back together after tragic loss. This deeply personal book pulls a narrative thread from Kathy’s personal story to share insight about tending grief and reclaiming joy. With decades of experience as a journalist to inform her process, Kathy is a pro. As you’ll read in “Memoirs of ...

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]]> Internet Archive: A Gold Mine for Genealogists https://www.permanent.org/events/internet-archive-a-gold-mine-for-genealogists/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:45:41 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=6056 We welcome our speaker Thomas MacEntee. He is a professional genealogist who specializes in the use of technology and social media to improve genealogical research and to interact with others. He will be presenting on the Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org). This is a free, online library which includes genealogy source documents such as census images, e-books and more. We will learn how to navigate this website. And how to use best search strategies to find and download a variety of materials — archival web-pages, e-books, videos, audio and more. This meeting is virtual only and free to all. But all who wish to attend (members and visitors) must register to receive the receive the e-mail with ...

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]]> “RootsTech Wash Up Party” with Hilary Blanford https://www.permanent.org/events/rootstech-wash-up-party/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:32:54 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=6048 As RootsTech events wrap, let’s compare notes in a “wash up party!” The conference talks, exhibition halls, and special events of RootsTech get everyone in a lather about what’s new, what’s fun, and what they’ve learned. Let’s take a moment with Hilary Blanford of the East Surrey Family History Society to compare notes and wrap up the show as a community. Recording & resources free to Projectkin members At the conclusion of our program, Projectkin members will get a link to any shared links and resources, and the recording. This program will be held online via Google Meet. Google Meet runs in your browser, so there’s nothing to download. Recordings are generally available 2-4 hours ...

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]]> “Fun with Genealogy!” with Sindi Terrien https://www.permanent.org/events/fun-with-genealogy/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:31:29 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=6047 Hook a kid on genealogy and you’ll give them the gift of their ancestors Genealogist, researcher, and author, Sindi Terrien was our Project Recipe speaker in January 2024 talking about creating your own Genealogy Activity Book. She returns during RootsTech to share ideas on inspiring the family to that love of ancestral stories. It’s not just kids who can have fun! Learn more about Sindi at FunwithGenealogy.com. Recording & resources free to Projectkin members At the conclusion of our program, Projectkin members will get a link to any shared links and resources, and the recording. This program will be held online via Google Meet. Google Meet runs in your browser, so there’s nothing to download. ...

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]]> “Latest in writing tools for family historians” with Denys Allen https://www.permanent.org/events/latest-in-writing-tools-for-family-historians/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:29:44 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=6046 Can’t get to RootsTech? Denys is there for you! Noted author, Pennsylvania ancestor researcher, and writing coach Denys Allen has graciously offered to share her insights after touring the RootsTech exhibits and participating in conference programs during the show. Denys is a family history writer uniquely committed to both the crafts of genealogy and writing. Her stories cover eight generations of Pennsylvania ancestors, and taken her to the courthouses and archives of Berks, Blair, Centre, Chester, Clearfield, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, Snyder, and Union counties. Her candid perspective on the show will give you the sense of being there — without leaving the couch. Recording & resources free to Projectkin members At ...

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]]> Using Permanent.org: Preserving the Digital Legacy of Your Family https://www.permanent.org/events/using-permanent-org-preserving-the-digital-legacy-of-your-family/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:17:15 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=5973 Join us for a FREE virtual program on Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m. ET! Join us as we explore the valuable tools of Permanent.org whose mission is to “preserve and provide perpetual access to the digital legacy of all people for the historical and educational benefit of future generations”. Kaitlyn Jarnagin is a trained digital archivist who is interested in making digital preservation accessible to everyone. She received her Master of Science in Information from the University of Michigan and has previously built digital preservation programs in university libraries and archives. She works as the Member Success Manager at Permanent.org, where she strives to ensure that all members accomplish their goals to preserve their digital ...

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]]> Family History Today: The Future of Genealogy https://www.permanent.org/events/family-history-today-the-future-of-genealogy/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:52:59 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=5961 While all family history researchers seek to uncover stories from the past, trendsetters in the field are employing up-to-the-minute technological tools and techniques in ways that will have a huge impact on the future of genealogy. Jarrett Ross, creator and host of the YouTube series GeneaVlogger and Professional Genealogist Reacts, will provide a preview of what lies ahead, covering emerging trends in artificial intelligence, facial recognition software, OCR software, and genetic genealogy. Ticket Info: Pay what you wish Register in advance. For details see programs.cjh.org/tickets/family-history-today-2024-02-05

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]]> Reconstructing Communities Using Sanborn Maps, Census Records, and City Directories https://www.permanent.org/events/reconstructing-communities-using-sanborn-maps/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:45:15 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=5958 Recreating neighborhoods can provide rich and insightful details about an ancestor’s life and surroundings. In this lecture, genealogist Ari Wilkins will demonstrate ways to build a map using Sanborn Fire insurance maps, census records, and city directories in Google Maps. For details see eapl.libnet.info/event/8889306

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]]> Exploring Cemetery and Funeral Home Records https://www.permanent.org/events/exploring-cemetery-and-funeral-home-records/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:31:13 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=5895 This class will present how to discover information about your family from the records of funeral homes, cemeteries and grave sites. How and where to find these records will also be discussed. Presented by Debbe Hagner. This class will be held online only via Zoom. Registration is required for all Zoom attendees. For details see us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdumgrzwqE9FZkKsudPUCPwPz0lBnsAki

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]]> Genealogy and A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) – Trouble Ahead? with Thomas MacEntee https://www.permanent.org/events/genealogy-and-ai/ Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:59:50 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=5887 While AI (artificial intelligence) might be the current “hot” buzz word, the afct is that many genealogy vendors and even genealogists have already been using this technology for years. The AI industry is at a crossroads and within the next five years, it will permeate almost every aspect of business and society. Lerarn how AI is currently being used to improve the genealogy experience, and whether or not you should seek out other uses of artificial intelligence for your own genealogy research. This is a Zoom-only presentation. – Zoom Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/89679775121 A video recording of this presentation may be seen later in the Members-Only area of the RCGS website. Zoom link also at the URL ...

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]]> Enhancing Family Photos with Metadata https://www.permanent.org/blog/enhancing-family-photos-with-metadata/ https://www.permanent.org/blog/enhancing-family-photos-with-metadata/#respond Mon, 29 Aug 2022 23:23:31 +0000 https://permanent.org/?p=4835 The Family History Metadata Working Group (FHMWG), Savemetadata.org, is a collaboration between leaders in the family history software industry. We are working together to improve the process of preserving critical information about family photos in order to make them more valuable to the family history community. The technical term for this critical information is metadata: the who, what, where, when and how about a photo. Together, our group has developed a set of recommendations for providers in the photo software industry. These recommendations improve how the most relevant family history metadata is captured, transferred, and preserved. Our recommendations were carefully crafted in order to preserve and leverage what photo software is already designed to do. ...

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