RLP 166: When to Hire a Professional

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about what to do if you have a brick wall genealogy problem that you can't break down, or if you have a document in another language you need translated. These and other scenarios are perfect times to hire a professional genealogist to assist you with your research. We discuss how to find a genealogist that will fit your research needs, credentials, and tips for working with a professional. </span></p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://familylocket.com/hiring-a-professional-genealogist-why-what-and-how/"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Hiring a Professional Genealogist: Why, What, and How</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">by Diana at Family Locket</span> <a href= "https://familylocket.com/hiring-a-professional-genealogist-why-what-and-how/"> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://familylocket.com/hiring-a-professional-genealogist-why-what-and-how/</span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.playbackngs.com/ngs2104-lv-02-ind-59180"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Elusive Ancestors: Never Too Poor to Trace</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- NGS 2021 lecture by Elizabeth Shown Mills https://www.playbackngs.com/ngs2104-lv-02-ind-59180</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><a href= "https://genealogyonline.bu.edu/certificate"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Boston University Genealogical Programs Certificate</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://genealogyonline.bu.edu/certificate</span></p> <p><a href="https://history.byu.edu/family-history"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Brigham Young Universit</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">y Family History Program https://history.byu.edu/family-history</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.apgen.org/directory?current_page=1&sort_type=featured&asset_type=company_user&display_type=default"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Association of Professional Genealogist’s directory</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.ap