BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Miami-Dade Public Library System X-WR-CALNAME:Miami-Dade Public Library System BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cecf88be-8ee5-4830-bfbc-67312acf18a4 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260726T072030Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000 SUMMARY:Online Event: Do the Right Thing LOCATION:Main Library\nMain Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Main Library;X-APPLE-RADIU S=10;X-TITLE=Main Library:geo:25.7743775,-80.1961871 GEO:25.7743775;-80.1961871 DESCRIPTION:Every family tree has its share of surprises. This session gui des researchers through the Genetic Genealogy Standards and offers prac tical strategies for navigating sensitive discoveries with integrity\, emp athy and respect. Registration is required. Zoom link will be emailed to r egistrants within 24 hours of the event start time. Presented by Jennifer Zinck CG®. For more information\, please contact 305-375-557 2 or email specialcollections@mdpls.org. Ages 18 yrs.+ .\nhttps://mdpls.li bnet.info/event/13462202 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Presented by the Special Colle ctions &\; Archives Division of the Miami-Dade Public Library System\, located at the Main Library.

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About the Progr am

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Every family tree has its share of surprises&mdash\;so me joyful\, others deeply complex. As we explore our genetic past\, we may uncover long-held secrets\, unexpected connections\, or ethical dilemmas. This session will guide you through the Genetic Genealogy Standards and&n bsp\;offer practical strategies for navigating sensitive discoveries with integrity\, empathy\, and respect. Learn how to prepare for the unexpected and uphold the highest ethical standards in your research.

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About the Presenter

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Jennifer Zinck is a genealogical re searcher\, writer\, editor\, and educator with a passion for uncovering fa mily histories and making complex research accessible to all. She holds th e Certified Genealogist®\; credential from the Board for Cer tification of Genealogists and specializes in DNA evidence and New England research. \;

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Jennifer was a member of the ad hoc Genetic Gene alogy Standards Committee\, which introduced the standards to the genealog ical community in Salt Lake City in January 2015. She is deeply committed to ethical research practices and is dedicated to uplifting and educating fellow genealogists. Jennifer strives to foster a community that values bo th historical accuracy and the responsible use of genetic discoveries. She is thrilled to share her expertise and help others navigate the ever-evol ving world of genetic genealogy.

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About the Special Collect ions and Archives Division

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The Miami-Dade Public Library System&rsquo\;s Special Collections &\; Archives \;Division preserv es and provides access to rare and historically significant materials for the public and scholarly community. Its diverse holdings include the Helen Muir Florida Collection\, the 16mm Film Collection\, the Cuban Collection of Rare Books &\; Ephemera\, the Genealogy Collection\, and rare and a ntiquarian books dating back to the 17th century. The Division also manage s the \;Library&rsquo\;s Permanent Art Collection\, which features&nbs p\;over 7\,000 works displayed across \;library locations\, and The Va sari Project\, dedicated to documenting \;Miami-Dade County&rsquo\;s a rt history since 1945. Committed to accessibility\, it offers materials&nb sp\;for viewing and research both in person and online through the \;D igital Collection\, which includes more than 40 freely accessible collecti ons\, \;featuring materials from the \;Library as well as contribu tions from outside collaborators and partner institutions. Spanning rare b ooks\, manuscripts\, photographs\, prints\, paintings\, sculptures\, artif acts\, audiovisual resources\, and electronic media\, these collections en sure that Miami-Dade \;County&rsquo\;s rich history\, artistic legacy\ , \;and cultural heritage remain available to all.

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