Name: Handwritten Text Recognition, by Yvette Hoitink
Start: 2025-08-16T10:30:00-05:00
Location: Arlington Heights Library Cardinal Room & via Zoom

Handwritten Text Recognition, by Yvette Hoitink

Hand-written text recognition software can turn manuscripts into searchable transcriptions. Learn how to use these tools and what they can (and cannot) do for you. The presentation includes a demonstration of Transkribus.
Yvette Hoitink, MLitt, CG, QG, is a professional genealogist, writer, and lecturer from the Netherlands. She has a masters degree in Family and Local History and holds the Certified Genealogist and Qualified Genealogist credentials. Yvette has a background in computer science and lectures about research in the Netherlands, methodology, technology, and related topics.