LibGuides: Genealogy and Family History: DVDs and Online Videos

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An online research management platform including a bibliography composer and note-taking features.
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NoodleTools is a resource that allows students to evaluate resources, build accurate citations, archive source material, take notes, outline topics, and prepare to write. it generates accurate MLA, APA, and Chicago/Turabian references with options to annotate and archive lists of documents. It offers a visual 'tabletop' to manipulate, tag and pile notecards, then connect them in outlines to prepare for writing.
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Use this resource if you are looking for an all-in-one resource to assist with note-taking, citations, and pre-writing projects.

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African American lives by Gates, H. L.
Call Number: DVD RA1057.55.A375336 2006
A compelling combination of storytelling and science, this series uses genealogy, oral histories, family stories and DNA to trace roots of several accomplished African Americans down through American history and back to Africa. A PBS home video originally broadcast as a four part television series
African American lives 2 by Gates, H. L.
Call Number: DVD E185.96.A447 2008
Genealogical investigations and DNA analysis help participants discover where they come from and who they are. A PBS Home Video originally broadcast as a four part television series
Exploring our roots by PBS
Call Number: DVD E185.96.E97 2010
Combining genealogical detective work with cutting-edge DNA science, the programs illuminate the struggles and triumphs of Americans from many ethnic backgrounds. Taken as a whole, they share the history of our country and help define what it means to be American.
First peoples: Their story is our story by PBS
Call Number: DVD CC175 .F577 2015
There are seven billion people living across the planet. How did our ancestors spread from continent to continent? This is a global detective story, featuring the latest archaeological discoveries and genetic research.
Who do you think you are? Season 2 by Acorn Media
Call Number: DVD CS69 .W46 2012
Kim Cattrall, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Tim McGraw team up with expert historians and genealogists to learn surprising, possibly life-changing truths about their ancestors and themselves. Also included are episodes featuring Steve Buscemi, Lionel Richie, Rosie O'Donnell, and Ashley Judd

DNA for sale, in 60 minutes
ProQuest Video: 14:03
A report on genealogy companies who collect user's DNA data to be shared with other companies and organizations. Law enforcement officials fear citizens are unaware of who exactly gains access to their DNA when they agree to give away the information. Includes interviews with Bill Evanina, former top counterintelligence official in the U.S.; Edward You, supervisory special agent for the FBI and former biochemist; Lisa Ikemoto, UC-Davis professor of law; and Anne Wojcicki, CEO and founder of “23andMe”.
Irish American Heritage Center genealogist Terri O'Connell discusses Irish traditions in Chicago
ProQuest Video: 2:22
Ireland genealogy at the Irish American Heritage Center (IAHC). Conversaton with Terry O'Connell, IAHC geneaologist. Terri discusses the importance of learning about your family history as well as some Irish traditions specific to Chicago.
Secrets in our DNA
Alexander Street Video: 53:00
Millions have sent their DNA to be analyzed by private companies, which are revealing customers' ancestry and family connections, and reporting health risks. But what are the pitfalls and unintended consequences of sharing genetic data?

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