- How to Use the Library of Congress for Genealogical Research
Join us for our in-person orientation session on exploring resources for enhancing your family history research at the Library of Congress.
In this session, you will learn about the Library's family history resources, collections, and services. We will show you how to find, request, and use books, digital collections, and other information sources to enhance your genealogical research. Get basic tips, including search strategies and how to choose the right sources and tools.
Date/Time: Monday, November 9, 2026, 11am Eastern Time
Location: Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, LJ-139
Registration is required
GRIVA's 2026 Fall Conference
The Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia (GRIVA) will hold its annual Fall Conference: Digging Up Your Ancestors: An Introduction to Using AI on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
GRIVA Fall Conference
Diana Elder, AGⓇ, AGL™ will be the featured speaker. She is a professional genealogist accredited in the Gulf South region and serves on the advisory board for The International Commission for the Accreditation of Professional Genealogists (ICAPGen). She is the author of Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and co-author of Research Like a Pro with DNA, which have helped thousands of researchers strengthen their genealogical methodology.