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Introduction
The Society provides assistance to
anyone tracing their family tree – whether they be an absolute
beginner or a long term devotee.
If you are just starting out on the fascinating hobby of
researching your family tree, you will benefit greatly by attending
a workshop designed especially for the "newby". One session
of particular relevance is the new members
welcome and orientation (NMO):
the objective being to familiarise yourself with
the library and its vast resources.
Secondly,
register yourself to attend one or both "how to" workshops focusing
on managing
your records and beginning
to trace your family tree. These workshops
are conducted by the Society's Education Officer; other subjects are
covered by similarly experienced volunteer members. Workshop attendance
gives you the advantage of learning tips, tricks and techniques to assist
in your genealogical research.
Progressing further down the genealogical track and, depending
on your own particular ancestral origins, we encourage you to join
selected special interest groups (SIGs). They meet regularly
to discuss ways and means of furthering self-paced research, tailored
to the individual's interests.
In summary:
Financial members are entitled to ...
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access the Society’s library,
all resources and facilities, including the Internet (WorldWideWeb)
and email, at no extra cost, during normal
opening hours
(some areas now air-conditioned)
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research our very extensive
holdings (print, microform and computerised records) for Queensland,
other Australian states, and available overseas countries
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attend meetings and
other activities, seminars and workshops organised by the Society
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join our special
interest groups (SIGs) - eg Central
European (mostly German), English
West Country, Family
History Writers, Family
Tree Maker Users, Irish
Interests, Scottish
Interests, Monday
Daytime Meeting and Queensland
Pre-Separation groups. General meetings are a regular feature
of these self help groups whose principal aim is to offer members
guidance and encouragement to progress their own research
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receive annually four issues of Queensland
Family Historian, the Society's journal
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receive "Snippets",
the Society's monthly e-newsletter to keep you up-to-the minute on
what's happening in the world of genealogy
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submit
for publication in Queensland Family Historian articles
of research and other short items of genealogical interest, including
member's interests, (click
to download a form), HELP WANTED advertisements and research
questions
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use the limited research service for country members
and, available to all members, research
advice from experienced researchers
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photocopy for
research use printed articles, computer and microfiche printouts at
very reasonable rates
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order England and Wales birth, death and marriage
certificates and Wills and Letters of Administration through the Society's
courier service
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browse and buy from the Society's bookshop
genealogical publications, including books, films, microfiche, CD-ROMs,
magazines, charts, forms, cards, and computer software. QFHS is recognised
as a prominent publisher and has a group very active in planning
and producing regularly new resources. We also
stock the publications of many other reputable publishers. A mail-order service
is available for those unable to visit the library
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participate in the Journal Loan Scheme (JLS) for Queensland
country members, and the Adoption Scheme for Remote Area Members
(ASRAM).
Additionally , we're proud to offer
our members ...
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a range of memberships to suit new family historians at affordable prices
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a library in a quiet suburban setting on
the city's northside
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the safety of both on- and off-street car
parking free of charge
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convenient weekend, day and night research
times
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access to the library up to 26 hours over 6 days per week
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assistance from cheerful and responsive volunteer library assistants
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a well stocked bookshop (personal,
mail order and on-line shopping)
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proximity to bus
and train - a short 10 minute walk from the library
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the convenience of debit
and credit card facilities
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incentives to write and produce your family history - 'How
to Write' sessions, desktop publishing (DTP) and annual
family history awards
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opportunities to volunteer your
services to help manage the library and work on new and continuing
projects to increase our current holdings
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the chance to nominate for election and serve on the Management
Committee.
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reciprocal library
rights to non-Brisbane residents (conditions apply)
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visiting rights
to members of Associate groups (conditions apply)
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and last but not least, visitors are
always welcome (a fee applies)
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Last update
18 January, 2007
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