Genealogy Round Table
Archives (May 2000)
Genealogist and
Librarian Honored: Jim B. Parker
Jim B. Parker, former manager of the Family History Library, has been
selected as one of two recipients of the Utah Library Association Special
Services to Libraries Award for the year 2000.
Mr. Parker retired from the Family History Department of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1 December 1999 after thirty-six and one half
years. During this time, he held many titles, including researcher, editor,
special projects manager, accreditation coordinator and Correspondence Unit
supervisor.
As library manager, Jim directed a staff of 600 employees and volunteers, and
monitored a collection of more than three million books, microfilm, and
microfiche. He was known for being diligent and thorough in his work. Jim has
a great interest in genealogy, and has a unique ability to bring both LDS
Church members and those of other faiths together in the cause of family
history.
Jim has written and lectured on family history subjects. He has many friends
and associates in archival circles, genealogical groups, American Indian
associations, and with government officials. An Accredited Researcher, he has
the reputation of being one of the best U.S. area researchers, with
additional skills in Canadian and American Indian research.
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