qualifications in genealogy
In my own opinion a masters degree in history would be a good foundation for a career in this field followed by two or three of the qualifications mentioned below
Alphabet Soup - A Look at Professional Genealogical Qualifications - by William R. Ward:
"Conclusions.:-
No one of the programs mentioned in this paper is perfect. Each has points which commend it. It is the author’s contention that an American researcher would do well to consider both certification and accreditation.
A British researcher would not only rightfully attempt for accreditation and registration, but also certification as a genealogical record searcher (GRS)
[as a minimum about 12 years study and experience HW.]
The professional genealogist traditionally displays his curriculum vitae in abbreviated form, by use of post-nominal initials. This custom is widespread in Great Britain, where post-nominals are used for more than just academic or professional qualifications. Indeed, the study of an individual's post-nominals in England can tell the inquirer a great amount of detail concerning the Englishman's social standing, academic background, honors, and profession.
see some discussions in the Usenet soc.genealogy.methods | Google Groups
and for example
soc.genealogy.methods search: "Professional Genealogist Qualifications "
or
soc.genealogy.methods search "professional genealogist"
my own post-nominals are LGSM LRAM ARCM
Alphabet Soup - A Look at Professional Genealogical Qualifications - by William R. Ward:
"Conclusions.:-
No one of the programs mentioned in this paper is perfect. Each has points which commend it. It is the author’s contention that an American researcher would do well to consider both certification and accreditation.
A British researcher would not only rightfully attempt for accreditation and registration, but also certification as a genealogical record searcher (GRS)
[as a minimum about 12 years study and experience HW.]
The professional genealogist traditionally displays his curriculum vitae in abbreviated form, by use of post-nominal initials. This custom is widespread in Great Britain, where post-nominals are used for more than just academic or professional qualifications. Indeed, the study of an individual's post-nominals in England can tell the inquirer a great amount of detail concerning the Englishman's social standing, academic background, honors, and profession.
| A Glossary of Post-nominals Used By Professional Genealogists | |
|---|---|
| AG | Accredited Genealogist |
| CALS | Certified American Lineage Specialist |
| CG | Certified Genealogist |
| FAAS | Fellow of the American Antiquarian Society |
| FAS | Fellow of the Augustan Society |
| FASG | Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists |
| FGSP | Fellow of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania |
| FHG | Fellow of the Heraldry Society |
| FHS | Fellow of the Heraldry Society |
| FIGRS | Fellow of the Irish Genealogical Research Society |
| FNGS | Fellow of the National Genealogical Society |
| FRHistS | Fellow of the Royal Historical Society |
| FRSAI | Fellow of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland |
| FSA | Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries |
| FSAA | Fellow of the Society of American Archivists |
| FSA (Scot) | Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland |
| FSG | Fellow of the Society of Genealogists |
| GRS | Certified Genealogical Record Searcher |
| LHG | Licentiate in Heraldry and Genealogy |
| RG | Registered Genealogist |
see some discussions in the Usenet soc.genealogy.methods | Google Groups
and for example
soc.genealogy.methods search: "Professional Genealogist Qualifications "
or
soc.genealogy.methods search "professional genealogist"
my own post-nominals are LGSM LRAM ARCM
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