Genealogy Standards

by Board for Certification Of Genealogists

REVISED AND UPDATED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Family historians depend upon thousands of people unknown to them. They exchange research with others; copy information from books and databases; and write libraries, societies, and government offices. At times they even hire professionals to do legwork in distant areas and trust strangers to solve important problems. But how can a researcher be assured that he or she is producing or receiving reliable results? This new edition of the official manual from the Board of Certification for Genealogists provides a standard by which all genealogists can pattern their work.

"Anyone who wants to become a certified genealogist will need to read this book." —Dick Eastman

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Research

100 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2000

Reviews

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very concise presentation of standards for genealogists. Sometimes a bit too concise. For anyone new to the field, a better choice might be the earlier standards manual by the BCG; The BCG Genealogical Standards Manual. There are more examples and more extensive explanations. But if you just need a small reference book for reminders, this is a must for any genealogist or family historian wanting to do good research and documentation.

[John Bastin · Rating 5 out of 5]

For someone working in genealogy, either for his/her own family or on a commercial bases, this is a must-read book of the latest guidance for creating family and pedigree records that contain proper evidence and proofs to be considered accurate. If you really care about the accuracy of your work and its value for those after you, this is the book for you.

[Janel Te'o · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mandatory reading for Genealogists

[Carrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I scanned my copy of this Title. However, the images are switched between this Title and the Title that matches this image.

[James F · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book as part of my preparation to get back into a frame of mind to pick up my family tree again, it has helped me focus on what to do.

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent guide to genealogical research. Well worth the effort of reading for those interested. Will keep by my side as I research!

[Kathy KS · Rating 2 out of 5]

It may relate the current standards, but it seems sparse. I prefer the format of the past Standards manual that also included examples, etc.

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This gave a decent summary of standards but I was expecting something a little more in depth.

[Amberly]

I kept trying to read this in the wrong places - hospital waiting room, airplane, etc. Every time I picked it up, I started over. Before I read it straight through, the new edition came out and I finished that. So this edition will likely never be completely read by me. It’s great - but read the new one.