We will also be learning how to use a snipping tool so that you can take a copy of the articles you find.
As the name suggests TROVE is a collection of digitised resources including newspapers, gazettes, photographs, letters, diaries, maps, artworks and posters.
It is managed by the National Library of Australia and can be found at this link: trove.nla.gov.au
The handout explains some of the key ways it can help you to research your family:
How trove can help you research your family
The following video explains how to search newspapers using TROVE.
The key topics covered are:
Introduction: 00:00 - 03:03
Basic search and navigation search results: 03:04 - 10:27
Advanced search: 10:28 - 17:54
Combining basic and advanced search: 17:55 - 22:00
Using the newspaper browser and difference between browse/search: 22:00 - 30:42
Audience questions and conclusion: 31:00 - 48:33
Time to Explore ... as a group then individually
How do I save a copy of the article?
To create a digital image of the article you can use the Snipping Tool if you are using a Windows Laptop or Tablet.
Using an iPad or iPhone you can take a screenshot and crop if required.
This video demonstrates how to set up and use the snipping tool on your windows device.
Try taking a copy of an article and saving it.
Remember to set up a folder first so that you can store the images in a central place.
When saving the image include a name that identifies the person, information and date.
Check your booking time for one-to-one sessions before you leave.
Our next group session will be on Thursday July 4th. It will an informal session where you can share your successes and identify any problems you may have encountered. As a group we can work out what would be helpful for future group sessions.
Happy Researching!
Deb Saunders
Convenor