Tips for Entry
Read the Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly (https://www.apgen.org/apg_quarterly.php) and the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ngsq) to learn more about the field.
Join the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) to access publications, receive member discounts, and gain access to a members-only mailing list. The National Genealogical Society also provides membership and useful resources.
Talk to genealogists about their careers. The APG has a member database (https://members.apgen.org/members/directory/search_APG.php?org_id=APG) that you can use to find potential interview candidates.
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- Historians
- Historic Preservationists
- Lexicographers
- Linguists
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- Political Scientists
- Sociologists
- Statisticians