How to Use Evernote for Genealogy by Kerry Scott

How to Use Evernote for Genealogy by Kerry Scott

Maximize Your Research Progress

Harness the powerful, timesaving organization features of Evernote's free software and mobile apps to manage your genealogy research. This comprehensive user guide explains how to organize all kinds of genealogy clues--from notes and e-mails to vital records and audio files--so the information is easily searchable, accessible on any device, and automatically backed up in the cloud. Step-by-step instructions show you how to file research materials, analyze research clues, collaborate with cousins, and share your family history.

In this book, you'll find

• Evernote tips and strategies specifically for genealogy researchers, with real-life examples
• Step-by-step instructions for managing different types of genealogy information, from research notes to document images to web clippings
• Tricks for using Evernote to speed up research tasks, including transcription and research logs
• Suggestions to search-optimize your Evernote data so your information is easy to find
• Ideas for enhancing Evernote with external apps
• Tips to protect your data and troubleshoot common issues
• Worksheets to help you organize your notebooks and stacks

Whether you're an Evernote newbie or dedicated user, How to Use Evernote for Genealogy will change your research life by showing you how this free tool can make you a better, more efficient genealogist.

Kerry Scott is an award-winning blogger, professional genealogist, and Evernote specialist at Clue Wagon. She's spent years refining Evernote's tools and strategies to make it useful for both novice and experienced genealogists.