I love to watch my daughter at this time of year. It's the start of a new school year and she's excited about returning to new classes and challenges, planning what extracurricular activities she wants to take part in, and selecting books to read during the silent reading period. Just because we're out of school doesn't mean we can't catch that "back-to-school fever" too! Plan to master a new skill--whether it is a new technology or utilizing a new record group or tool. Help files, reference guides, books, and even online tutorials can be your guides to new skills that will help you locate even the most elusive ancestor.

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