(AUDIO) Episode 75 - The Future of Digital Records with David Rencher of FamilySearch

AUDIO ONLY PODCAST - Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 75 with Lisa Louise Cooke. This is a variety show format that includes the interview with David Rencher of FamilySearch.

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Listener Megan asks if the Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcast might have a DNA episode someday? and she adds, "My whole family listens in the car on trips- yes; even the 5 and under crowd! Lisa covered DNA in Episode 29 of The Genealogy Gems Podcast.

Listener Rhonda Schneringer of South Dakota and says-"in this podcast, you mention a class you teach called "Sharing the Joy". You describe it as projects anyone can do to share your genealogical information with family members who aren't "into" genealogy yet. Can you tell me where I can find information about these projects?"

GEM: Interview with David Rencher, Head Genealogist at Family Search

David discusses the digitization for FamilySearch, how research has changed, the future of the Family History Library online catalog, and the opportunities that technology offers the genealogy world. It's a rare opportunity to hear from the decision maker himself about the records that impact your research.