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November 17, 25:
Heritage Quest
This class is provided Proquest. This class will be offered again if the time is not convenient. CEU’s are not available for this training. Please contact an Electronic Resources Coordinator at the South Dakota State Library via email if you have any questions or want to discuss training options.

  • Length: 1.5 hour
  • Location: online
Description:
Combining digital, searchable images of U.S. federal census records with the digitized version of the popular UMI Genealogy & Local History collection and other valuable content, HeritageQuest Online (HQO) is an essential collection of unique material for both genealogical and historical researchers. With coverage dating back to the late 1700s, researchers can find their ancestors, trace their paths across America, and learn what life was like in the areas where they settled. Join an online session with one of our trainers to get an introductory overview of the platform and database or refresh your awareness with an update. This course covers content, functions, and features of, as well as tips for using HeritageQuest Online (HQO). We will also try to answer any questions and show you how to access support including tutorials, help pages and documentation. The session is scheduled for 90 minutes to cover:
  • Content review of all six collections
  • Browse and search functions of the six collections
  • Viewing, printing, and saving
  • Notebook tool