sökträffarna
Sökträffarna is a term used in Swedish to describe informal gatherings where participants work together to find information. The name is a compound of sök (to search) and träffarna (the hits or meetings). It does not refer to a single organization, but rather to a type of event that can be hosted by libraries, archives, genealogical societies, schools, or community groups.
The gatherings are commonly linked to genealogical research and local history, though the concept is applicable
Typical activities at sökträffarna include demonstrations of search techniques, discussions of effective query strategies, and practical
Format and organization vary widely. Sökträffarna are usually scheduled as part of library programs, archives outreach,
See also: genealogical research, information literacy, community learning, archival research.