In our last day of general training we learned a lot about the importance of searching sites other than FamilySearch, in order to gain as much information as possible for the guests [and in our own research]. We reviewed much of what we had studied the rest of this week, also.
I am excited to learn of some of the sources available to provide evidence that the German research I did years ago was accurate, and to be developing the skills to attach those sources to the records in FamilyTree. Today I used both irfanview and recordseek to attach sources. There is just so much work to be done. Even though I will get four hours to work on my own lines every work week, I wonder if I can even make a dent!
I had a good experience shadowing a missionary on the floor today. He was quite knowledgeable and also quite personable with the guest, who was very appreciative.
We had training evaluations to turn in today. Most of this training was valuable and presented well. In both the morning and the afternoon sessions we did a lot of hands-on, which is what I really like. The zone leaders said they felt we were a good group, and probably were better-prepared than we feel we are.
When training was over we separated, and each of us went to the floor on which we will work. One of the Church Service Missionaries (missionaries who live locally and serve up to 4 days a week) showed me the schedule book, and pointed out some of the features of the International floor. There will eventually be an Asian area, but for now there are special areas for German, Scandinavian, and Spanish research, I learned that our devotional will be at 7:30 a.m., and the room that this is held in. So I feel like at least I will know where to show up! Forward, March!
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