Pre-Tour Zoom Presentation
Live broadcast: Thursday, April 10, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Link to Join Pre-Tour Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91791230745
Presented by Katheen Mackenzie, Education & Programming Manager, & David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist
Learn how to prepare for your time at the New York State Library and the New York State Archives, make the most of your one-on-one consultations, and more! This presentation will be held in a zoom meeting format. This means that during our Q&A sessions you will have the option to come on camera, unmute, and ask questions. You also have the option to remain muted with your camera off, and instead ask questions in the meeting chat. Can't make the live session? Don't worry! This session will be recorded and posted on this page once it's finished. All tour participants will be notified via email when the recording is available.
Schedule
| Tuesday, May 12 | |
| After 3:00 p.m. | Check in to Fairfield Inn Albany Downtown |
| 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Welcome and overview of the week at the Fairfield Inn Albany Downtown |
| 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Lecture by David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist |
| 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Reception and consultation sign-ups |
| Wednesday, May 13 | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Bus departs hotel for NYSL/NYSA |
| 9:45 a.m. | Orientation & Tour of NYSL/NYSA |
| 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 4:00 p.m. | Bus departs NYSL/NYSA for hotel |
| Thursday, May 14 | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Bus departs hotel for NYSL/NYSA |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 4:00 p.m. | Bus departs NYSL/NYSA for hotel |
| Friday, May 15 | |
| 9:15 a.m. | Bus departs hotel for NYSL/NYSA |
| 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Personal research and consultations |
| 5:00 p.m. | Bus departs NYSL/NYSA for hotel |
| 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Closing dinner, Fairfield Inn Albany Downtown |
| Saturday, May 16 | |
| Before 11:00 a.m. | Check out of Fairfield Inn Albany Downtown |
Participant Forms
Participant Form for Pre-Tour Consultation - Due April 26
The first part of this online form asks you to submit your emergency contact information, dietary restrictions, and more. The second part of the form allows you to submit the details for your pre-tour consultation, which will take place over Zoom in the weeks ahead of the tour. Once you submit the form, Kathleen (the tour organizer) will be in touch to schedule your pre-tour consultation.
Please fill out this Participant Form by April 26. If we receive your form after that date, we cannot guarantee availability for a pre-tour consultation.
Would you like more guidance on what information to include on the form for your pre-tour consultation? You can view a sample participant form submission here. Questions? Contact Kathleen at Kathleen.Mackenzie@americanancestors.org.
Submission Form for On-Tour Consultation - Due May 7
While on the tour you will receive a 30-minute consultation with a genealogist. You have the option to submit a different topic, or to continue discussing the same topic you discussed during your pre-tour consultation.
Repository
Overview of the Local History and Genealogy Section of the New York State Library (This page contains many helpful links and useful information!)
New York State Newspapers on Microfilm and in Print
Library Hours
Monday - Friday, 9:30 - 5:00 p.m. (Manuscripts and Special Collections closes at 4:00 p.m.)
Hotel
Location
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Albany Downtown
74 State Street, Albany, New York, 12207
Telephone number: 1-518-434-7410
Check in: 3:00 p.m.
Check out: 3:30 p.m.
No on-site parking. Off-site parking available at Green Hudson Parking Garage 0.2 Miles away.
Amenities
- Convenience Store
- Business Center
- Fitness Center
- Complimentary wifi
- In-room coffee maker
- Free coffee/tea in the lobby
- Mobile key option available
- On-site laundry
