Kindle Reader: The Genealogist's Research Assistant

Date:

Thursday, Mar 21

Time:

1:45 - 2:45 pm

Room:

255F

Session ID:

G12

Type:

Presentation

Difficulty:

All

Track:

Genealogist

Syllabi:

Kindle eReader Syllabus (DOC)
Kindle eReader Syllabus (PDF)

Description

Not only is the Kindle an impressive research tool, it supports a simple distribution system for sharing your research. This presentation looks at the research tools available on the e-Ink reader and demonstrates how Amazon’s Personal Document Service can be used to send writing projects directly to your family’s devices.

Presenters

Denise Barrett Olson

Denise has a broad background in information systems, most recently focused on web development and management. She is the owner of Moultrie Creek Books, an online family history bookstore spotlighting the efforts of the growing number of self-published authors. Her Moultrie Creek Gazette blog discusses resources, instruction and inspiration for those family historians interested in the digital storytelling arena.