Beginner's Guide to Genealogy
Start your family history research! This easy-to-understand guide will help you find your ancestors efficiently and with confidence. Inside, you'll find expert advice on the basics of genealogy, with tutorials for building a family tree, finding and understanding key genealogy records, and organizing your files and research, plus a roundup of can't-miss beginner-friendly genealogy websites.
Coalition for Responsible AI in Genealogy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming genealogy by offering powerful capabilities alongside new challenges and risks. These principles aim to guide the responsible use of AI within the genealogical community—including casual and professional researchers, societies, and supporting companies. The responsible use of AI will maximize its benefits while mitigating risks to the quality and trustworthiness of the work it generates.
Genealogists Guide to Getting Organized
We’re not talking just file folders and sticky notes here! The Genealogist’s Guide to Getting Organized features the latest in organizing trends, apps, software, and research techniques. With advice from industry experts, you’ll discover the best methods for establishing order.
Genealogy Brick Wall Busters
This book will guide you through some of the most common genealogy problems, from missing vital records to hidden hometowns. Each article provides practical tips and strategies for overcoming research woes and developing better, more efficient searches.Practical advice on overcoming common genealogy problems: hard-to-find female ancestors, interpreting early US censuses, and more Do's and don'ts for effective family history research, including how to efficiently search for records online Tips for sorting through mountains of genealogy material - then scanning them and passing them on to the next generation

St. Cloud Area Genealogists (SCAGS) provides a wealth of resources to help you discover ways to bring your family history to life. Click on the SCAG Projects category to view the indexes and projects developed by our members over the years. 

While our resources are limited, we encourage you to check out Cyndi's List for a comprehensive, categorized list of links to genealogical research sites. If you have ancestors from this area, you may want to visit the specific county or Minnesota categories.