Presented by Jon Marie Pearson
Summary:
Social media platforms have become an integral part of our daily lives, but they can also be a powerful tool for genealogy hobbyists, genealogists, family historians, and genealogical and historical societies.
Description:
This presentation will include a definition of social media and genealogy community and the importance of social media for hobbyist and professional genealogists and historians. There are many benefits including connecting with others in the field, accessing valuable resources and, preserving family history. By building connections on social media, we can identify and join relevant groups and communities, engage with others through comments and direct messages, create content to share and, collaborate with others on research projects. This talk will use case studies and real-life examples to give the listener some practical tips and strategies.
