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Genealogical Society of Broward County - Research Lab and Program (In-Person or Online) In-Person

Date:
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Time:
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Alvin Sherman Library: Second Floor, Lab A
Series:
Genealogy
Audience:
  Adults     NSU Sharks  
Categories:
In-Person   Online / Virtual   Clubs and Groups  

About the Event

Schedule:

Computer Research Lab | 12:00pm (In-Person) Explore genealogy resources with hands-on support.

General Meeting & Social | 1:30pm (In-Person) Join us for light refreshments and society updates.

(Registration not required for In-Person)

Program | 2:00pm (In-Person or Online)
                     ZOOM registration for online attendees:
                     https://nova.zoom.us/meeting/register/uU63Xp8iQ8O-jeA6SN0rsQ


Discover Your Family History with Expert Support

We can help you with your genealogical research. Members of the Genealogical Society of Broward County (GSBC) will be on-site to assist you, answer your questions, and help you navigate the many tools available for uncovering your family’s story. It’s a welcoming space to share tips, troubleshoot challenges, and learn how to make the most of online and in library resources. During the Open Lab, you can:

  • Search the Genealogy Collection through NovaCat and check out physical materials on the 4th floor.
  • Access NSU databases that support genealogical research.
  • Sign up for a free NSU Alvin Sherman Library Card—available to anyone who lives, works, or studies in Broward County. Choose a physical card or an e Card.

GSBC Monthly Program - How I Met My Singers: A Success Example of Genealogy Research

The lecture serves as a practical, real-life case study demonstrating how to use online tools, record matching, and persistent research to bridge gaps in family history and reconnect with lost branches.

Featured Speaker

Daniel Horowitz

Dedicated to Genealogy since 1986, Daniel was the teacher and the study guide editor of the family history project "Searching for My Roots" in Venezuela for 15 years. He was a board member of The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) for 10 years and is now involved in several crowdsource digitization and transcription projects. He holds a board-level position at The Israel Genealogy Research Association (IGRA). Since 2006, Daniel has been working at MyHeritage liaising with genealogy societies, bloggers, and media, as well as lecturing, and attending conferences around the world.

 


About GSBC

The Genealogical Society of Broward County meets on the first Sunday of every month, except when holidays require schedule adjustments.

Meetings are free and open to the public.

Learn more at www.gsbcfl.org

We are here to help you find your ancestors!


Parking information: https://www.nova.edu/public-safety/parking/visitors.html
 

Related LibGuide: Genealogy by Bonnie DiGiallonardo


Direction to the Alvin Sherman Library