Exploring the British Newspaper Archive

The value of newspapers in family history is undisputable, and that includes newspapers from overseas. Learn the ins and outs of the largest online collection of digitized newspapers from the British Isles and the British Commonwealth. Presented by: Jen Baldwin Jen Baldwin has been working in the realm of professional genealogy since 2010 but has been pursuing her family history since she was ten years old, enjoying her grandmother's stories - and her cookies. She is currently the North American Content & Advocacy Manager and Global Ambassador Program Lead for Findmypast. Jen lectures, writes, and consults on a variety of genealogy related topics, and was part of the research team for Genealogy Roadshow, season two on PBS. She is the author of course materials for the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. She is excited to discover unique resources that allow for a different perspective in genealogical research. Learn more about the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library online at www.genealogycenter.info