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<u>Basic Scandinavian Records Online</u>-Norway, Denmark and Sweden all have many records online. This class will show the basics of searching all three sites. More in-depth classes for each of the sites will be made available as the need arises. Call Kathleen Hedberg for one to one help, or to schedule a class if there are enough interested for a full class. | <u>Basic Scandinavian Records Online</u>-Norway, Denmark and Sweden all have many records online. This class will show the basics of searching all three sites. More in-depth classes for each of the sites will be made available as the need arises. Call Kathleen Hedberg for one to one help, or to schedule a class if there are enough interested for a full class. | ||
<u>Church History Library (CHL) and Family History</u> - Researching your Mormon ancestors? Come see what the CHL has to offer. The CHL has photos, documents and books that FamilySearch does not have on it's website. Learn how to use this terrific resource as you add to the story of your ancestors. Taught by Sharon. All levels. | |||
<u>Clues and Sources</u>- What are the differences between clues and sources and how can clues lead to sources. Also how to use your source box more effectively to aid in your research projects. A power point presentation showing some specific examples of using clues to lead to more credible sources- and how to examine records carefully to get all of the clues. | <u>Clues and Sources</u>- What are the differences between clues and sources and how can clues lead to sources. Also how to use your source box more effectively to aid in your research projects. A power point presentation showing some specific examples of using clues to lead to more credible sources- and how to examine records carefully to get all of the clues. | ||
<u>Consultant Roundtable</u> -A round table discussion forum for Ward Consultants and for those wanting to learn more about the updates and new options available through Family Search and Family Search Certified Programs. A presentation by Tammy or Sharon, followed by an open discussion, question and answer for all Ward Consultants to share ideas and information with one another. Held of 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 p.m, January-November. Dates may change in February due to RootsTech. All levels. | |||
<u>Danish Records</u>- Learn to how find free Danish Records online. Taught by Ida Chugg who can translate the records for you. Intermediate. | <u>Danish Records</u>- Learn to how find free Danish Records online. Taught by Ida Chugg who can translate the records for you. Intermediate. | ||
<u>Database Search Techniques</u>- Great tips for getting the most of your search results. Including how to use wild cards and filters to aid in getting better search results for online database searches. Taught by Deanna Higens Intermediate | <u>Database Search Techniques</u>- Great tips for getting the most of your search results. Including how to use wild cards and filters to aid in getting better search results for online database searches. Taught by Deanna Higens. Intermediate | ||
<u>Descendancy Research</u>- Just who are they? Where do I find them? For whom can I do temple work? If you direct line is all full, descendancy research is perfect match for you. This often leads to finding names to take to the temple. Beginner to Intermediate | <u>Descendancy Research</u>- Just who are they? Where do I find them? For whom can I do temple work? If you direct line is all full, descendancy research is perfect match for you. This often leads to finding names to take to the temple. Beginner to Intermediate | ||
<u>Evernote</u>- A cloud based note keeping system. See how to use this service to aid in Family History. This is free and can be used on mobile devices and computers. Everything is linked automatically between your accounts on different devices. There are four classes for Evernote, Sharon will be teaching one class per month and rotating through the classes. Beginner to Intermediate | <u>Evernote</u>- A cloud based note keeping system. See how to use this service to aid in Family History. This is free and can be used on mobile devices and computers. Everything is linked automatically between your accounts on different devices. There are four classes for Evernote, Sharon will be teaching one class per month and rotating through the classes. Beginner to Intermediate. | ||
<u>Findagrave.com</u> - Are you making the most of findagrave.com? Are you simply using it for your own research or are you making it better for everyone? Learn how to edit inaccurate or incomplete information, add new information, photos, stories, and documents, and create virtual cemeteries of your own family. All levels. | |||
<u>Find a record</u>- This is a great tool to use in finding issues in your Family Tree, for cleaning up records, and for finding persons missing information or sources. Described as "genealogy in 3 minutes." A Family Search Family Tree certified program. Free! Amazing results in minutes. Beginner to Intermediate | <u>Find a record</u>- This is a great tool to use in finding issues in your Family Tree, for cleaning up records, and for finding persons missing information or sources. Described as "genealogy in 3 minutes." A Family Search Family Tree certified program. Free! Amazing results in minutes. Beginner to Intermediate | ||
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<u>Online Immigration Records</u>- Learn where to find immigration records online and how to search those websites. Intermediate | <u>Online Immigration Records</u>- Learn where to find immigration records online and how to search those websites. Intermediate | ||
<u>Portal Options</u>- The Family History Center has access to several paid websites through the Family History Center Portal. Come learn what websites are available and how to search them. The cost of these individually would be hundreds of dollars- all for free! Intermediate. | <u>Portal Options</u>- The Family History Center has access to several paid websites through the Family History Center Portal. Come learn what websites are available and how to search them. The cost of these individually would be hundreds of dollars- all for free! Taught by Sharon or Tammy. Intermediate. | ||
<u>Puzzilla and Google+</u> - Two mini-classes together in one lesson. Learn how to use Puzzilla to find those missing cousins. And check out the options of using Google+ to connect with extended family. Taught by K D McCombs. Intermediate. | <u>Puzzilla and Google+</u> - Two mini-classes together in one lesson. Learn how to use Puzzilla to find those missing cousins. And check out the options of using Google+ to connect with extended family. Taught by K D McCombs. Intermediate. | ||
<u>Roots Magic</u>-learn to use Roots Magic to keep track of all your own genealogical information. There is a free version available for download- no purchase is necessary to use this program. This is | <u>Roots Magic User Group</u>-learn to use Roots Magic to keep track of all your own genealogical information. There is a free version available for download- no purchase is necessary to use this program. This workshop is 1-1/2-2 hours. You will work on your own family lines and are welcome bring your own questions. Taught by Sharon Bowers. Beginner to Intermediate. | ||
<u>Technology in Research</u>- Learn how to use different types of technology in all of the steps of research. Great review for basic research steps and as well as a look at some different technologies available. Intermediate. | <u>Technology in Research</u>- Learn how to use different types of technology in all of the steps of research. Great review for basic research steps and as well as a look at some different technologies available. Intermediate. | ||
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<u>Using Find my Pas</u>t- One of the free websites offered to LDS members. Mostly UK Records, though some throughout the world. Bring your own names and learn how to research them using Find My Past and other free web sites. Taught by Mary Curtis Beginner to Intermediate. | <u>Using Find my Pas</u>t- One of the free websites offered to LDS members. Mostly UK Records, though some throughout the world. Bring your own names and learn how to research them using Find My Past and other free web sites. Taught by Mary Curtis Beginner to Intermediate. | ||
<u>Ward Consultants</u>- A round table discussion forum for Ward Consultants and for those wanting to learn more about the updates and new options available through Family Search and Family Search Certified Programs. A presentation by Tammy or Sharon, followed by an open discussion, question and answer for all Ward Consultants to share ideas and information with one another. Held of 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. All levels. | <u>Ward Consultants</u>- A round table discussion forum for Ward Consultants and for those wanting to learn more about the updates and new options available through Family Search and Family Search Certified Programs. A presentation by Tammy or Sharon, followed by an open discussion, question and answer for all Ward Consultants to share ideas and information with one another. Held of 2nd Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and 3rd Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., January-November. Dates may change in February due to RootsTech. All levels. | ||
<u>Wikis-</u> One of the most underutilized options for learning about records, where to find records and which records to use. A hands on class learning how to search and navigate through the Wiki. Intermediate. | <u>Wikis-</u> One of the most underutilized options for learning about records, where to find records and which records to use. A hands on class learning how to search and navigate through the Wiki. Intermediate. | ||
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<u>Whoo's in my Tree?</u> (Adults) Come grandparents, parents, teachers and leaders. Learn how to invite children to feel the spirit of family history through listening, sharing and recording memories. Take home specific ways to help children interact with their family tree through stories, games, music and more. Apply in classroom, home and family settings. Taught by Trina Winn. Beginner. | <u>Whoo's in my Tree?</u> (Adults) Come grandparents, parents, teachers and leaders. Learn how to invite children to feel the spirit of family history through listening, sharing and recording memories. Take home specific ways to help children interact with their family tree through stories, games, music and more. Apply in classroom, home and family settings. Taught by Trina Winn. Beginner. | ||
<u>Youth Family History</u>- A four week class designed for teaching | <u>Youth Family History</u>- A four-week how-to class designed for teaching youth. Basics of working with all aspects of family history, with an end goal of finding family names to take to the temple. Wards or stakes can set up their own training for youth consultants, if desired. Contact Sharon Bowers. Beginner to Intermediate. | ||
'''New Group Class Requests''' | '''New Group Class Requests''' | ||
We are not scheduling a lot of classes during the evenings. This will allow | We are not scheduling a lot of classes during the evenings. This will allow Young Men, Young Women, Relief Society, or families to arrange special classes for their groups. If you have a group that would like a special class, contact Tammy 431-4504 or Sharon 670-4400 or your ward family history consultant to arrange for them to teach. Or call the Burley Family History Center to reserve the basement classroom for your group to work together on your own projects. We have 11 computers in the basement with full access to the portal (all the free websites available only at Family History Centers.) There is enough table space for more at least ten more people to bring their own devices. It's more fun working together and sharing our discoveries! | ||