<div dir="ltr"><div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">Need to unsubscribe?</span><a href="https://genealogytipoftheday.com/mailman/listinfo/genealogy_genealogytipoftheday.com" target="_blank" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large"> Manage here</a><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">. </span><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"></font></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">Genealogy Update 10 August 2026</span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">** Headed to the FamilySearch Library</span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">** Problem-Solving With NotebookLM</span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">** Is It Worth It?</span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">** Full-Text Searching at FamilySearch</span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">--------------------</span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">Headed to the FamilySearch Library</span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large">--------------------</span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large"><br></span></div><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-e1df825f-7fff-99ec-eec0-3fa575c271e3"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">I am headed to the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City for a week of research with my annual group trip. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Are there things about the library that you\u2019d like to know? I\u2019m thinking of doing a series of articles on the library while I am here and I\u2019m interested in hearing what readers would like to know. Just reply to this message with your questions. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">While a great deal of the library\u2019s collection is available digitally, there are parts of it that are not\u2013particularly the books. And a presence in the library means that I can get images that I cannot get at home. My closest FamilySearch facility is 45 minutes away and while Salt Lake is definitely further, I can immerse myself in helping my trip participants and working on my own problems. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Hopefully we\u2019ll have some new genealogical discoveries about my own ancestors to share. We won\u2019t just share the records, we will look at how the discovery was made, what the record means, and where to go next. Finding something is only the first step. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Georgia,serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Stay tuned!</span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:large"><br></span></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align:center"><i><font size="6">Intro price ($23) ending today 10 August--save $5</font></i></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"><br></font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"><b><i>We are excited to announce this completely new program!</i></b></font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"><br></font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif"><span id="m_3177403063225241075m_4408018708662326261gmail-docs-internal-guid-c501111c-7fff-9548-b06c-5d9685c9e87b"><p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><font size="6">Problem-Solving with NotebookLM</font></span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:large;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Unlock your family history with the power of AI!</span></p></span></font><img src="cid:ii_msm2sl370" alt="image.png" width="543" height="244" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: 0px;"><br><font face="georgia, serif"><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:large;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Michael John Neill\u2019s presentation, "Genealogy Problem-Solving with Notebook," provides a comprehensive guide to using Google\u2019s free NotebookLM platform to revolutionize your research.The presentation is down-to-earth, practical, and\u2026not full of AI hype and exaggeration.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:large;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">This session explores how genealogists can upload up to 50 diverse sources\u2014including PDFs, Word documents, spreadsheets, and even audio files\u2014to create a centralized research hub . Neill demonstrates practical applications such as analyzing 1860 census enumerations to identify family structures and migration paths, as well as synthesizing complex War of 1812 bounty land files . Participants will learn to generate high-quality outputs like family history monographs, infographics, and interactive slide decks directly from their documents.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:large;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Beyond technical setup, the presentation emphasizes responsible AI use. Neill offers critical insights into avoiding "hallucinations," validating AI-generated conclusions, and using specific prompts to ensure accuracy.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:large;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Whether you are looking to transcribe audio recordings or compare your own findings against AI analysis, this presentation offers the strategic tools needed to turn a mountain of documents into actionable insights.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:large;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Discover how to leverage this cutting-edge technology to notice details you might have otherwise overlooked.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:large;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><a href="https://michael-john-neill.dpdcart.com/cart/buy?product_id=250942&product_price_id=274053&gateway=paypal" target="_blank" style="text-decoration:none"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Download the presentation and handout immediately for $23 (our introductory price). No streaming</span></a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. View as often as you want. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:large;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:large;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
</span></p><div style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4">-------------------------</font></div><div><div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4">Full-Text Searching at FamilySearch Webinar</font></div></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4">-------------------------</font></div><div><br></div><div><p style="text-align:initial;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0px 0px 16px;padding:0px;outline:0px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb(37,41,42);max-width:100%"><br></p><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4">No Monkeying Around!</font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"></font></div><div><img src="cid:ii_msg09du90" alt="image.png" width="452" height="240" class="gmail-CToWUd gmail-a6T" tabindex="0" style="cursor: pointer; outline: 0px;"><br></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4">** FamilySearch Full-Text Webinar August 2026 Version Released</font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"><br></font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4">We're excited!</font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"><br></font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4">We have finally released our updated webinar on using FamilySearch's full-text search. If you pre-ordered this presentation and did not get your download link, please let me know. </font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"><br></font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4">We talk about various ways to use the advanced search--keywords, wildcards, places, dates, searching versus filtering, and more.</font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"><br></font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4">This updated presentation is an hour long, includes discussion on full-text search strategies, options and includes an extensive handout. Presentation style is clear, informal, and practical. </font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"><br></font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4">Learn how to get the most from full-text search and what search options are available. Full-text search is more than just typing a few words in boxes and hoping for the best. </font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"><br></font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4">Save $10 (extended for one day--last day is 8 August) by <a href="https://michael-john-neill.dpdcart.com/cart/add?product_id=246272&method_id=268990" target="_blank">ordering now</a>---download is immediate. View as often as you like. No streaming. </font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"><br></font></div><div><font face="georgia, serif" size="4"><a href="https://michael-john-neill.dpdcart.com/cart/add?product_id=246272&method_id=268990" target="_blank">Order your copy today at the intro price of $25</a>--regularly $35.</font></div></div></div></div></div><p dir="ltr" style="font-size:large;line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br>
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