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*'''(mail not accepted at this address)''' For easiest access to the Family History Center, park in the north parking lot of the LDS Church, which is accessed from Garden Ave. Enter at the Northwest door and proceed to the end of the hallway. Don't be shy, just come on in. All visitors are always welcome! | *'''(mail not accepted at this address)''' For easiest access to the Family History Center, park in the north parking lot of the LDS Church, which is accessed from Garden Ave. Enter at the Northwest door and proceed to the end of the hallway. Don't be shy, just come on in. All visitors are always welcome! | ||
'''Language: '''English | |||
'''Phone:''' ''' | '''Phone:''' '''319-266-6374''' | ||
'''E-mail:''' [mailto:IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net] | '''E-mail:''' [mailto:IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net] | ||
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'''Holiday Schedule:''' | '''Holiday Schedule:''' | ||
''' | '''Closed 1<sup>st</sup> weekend in Apr/Oct for General Conference.'''<br> | ||
'''2017 Closed the last week of December.''' | '''2017: Closed the week of Thanksgiving, closed the last week of December.''' | ||
'''Exception: If local public schools close due to weather conditions on a day the center is to be open, then the center will be closed too.''' "Local Closings/Cancelations - " '''[http://www.kwwl.com/category/130732/cancellations Website]''' | '''Exception: If local public schools close due to weather conditions on a day the center is to be open, then the center will be closed too.''' "Local Closings/Cancelations - " '''[http://www.kwwl.com/category/130732/cancellations Website]''' | ||
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'''Family Search CLASSES''' | '''Family Search CLASSES''' | ||
:*'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1_1g7j-PaGATmdWdGFUN05IblU/view?pli=1 Searching with FamilySearch]''' (W. SHARPE). | :*'''[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1_1g7j-PaGATmdWdGFUN05IblU/view?pli=1 Searching with FamilySearch]''' (W. SHARPE). | ||
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:*'''[https://familysearch.org/films/ Family History Library Microfilm Catalog:]''' This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. | :*'''[https://familysearch.org/films/ Family History Library Microfilm Catalog:]''' This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
:*'''[https://s3.amazonaws.com/fhc3333523/Microfilm/microfilm3333523.htm Cedar Falls Waterloo FHC Microfilm List]''' (Stored locally). | :*'''Patrons' Microfiche Collection''' -- '''[https://s3.amazonaws.com/fhc3333523/Microfilm/microfilm3333523.htm Cedar Falls Waterloo FHC Microfilm List]''' (Stored locally). | ||
:*'''Indefinite Film Collection''' -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc. | |||
:*This center also has many books | :*'''Book Collection:''' -- This center also has many books that may be useful. | ||
:*'''[http://www.byubookstore.com/ePOS/form=robots/item.html&item_number=9786500100471&store=439&design=439 Iowa Towns: Past and Present (Soft Cover Book) by Marion Irene Hawkins No.9786500100471]''' | :*'''[http://www.byubookstore.com/ePOS/form=robots/item.html&item_number=9786500100471&store=439&design=439 Iowa Towns: Past and Present (Soft Cover Book) by Marion Irene Hawkins No.9786500100471]''' | ||
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:*'''Puzzilla''' - Find new research opportunities on descendant lines in FamilyTree | :*'''Puzzilla''' - Find new research opportunities on descendant lines in FamilyTree | ||
=== | === Latest NEWS and APPLICATIONS for - [http://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] === | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/apps/ FamilySearch Application GALLERY]''' Family Tree Analytics | |||
:*[https://familysearch.org/apps/ FamilySearch Application GALLERY]''' Family Tree Analytics | |||
:*[https://familysearch.org/campaign/myancestorsobituaries?et FamilySearch OBITUARIES ]''' Your Family Tree OBITUARIES | :*[https://familysearch.org/campaign/myancestorsobituaries?et FamilySearch OBITUARIES ]''' Your Family Tree OBITUARIES | ||
:*[http://broadcast2.lds.org/elearning/fhd/help-center/whats-new/whats-new-lds-latest.pdf FamilySearch Whats NEW and PLANNED]''' Family Tree | :*[http://broadcast2.lds.org/elearning/fhd/help-center/whats-new/whats-new-lds-latest.pdf FamilySearch Whats NEW and PLANNED]''' Family Tree | ||
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:*[http://familytreemagazine.com/ Family Tree Magazine] - Excellent web resources, 101 best websites | :*[http://familytreemagazine.com/ Family Tree Magazine] - Excellent web resources, 101 best websites | ||
:*[http://www.cyndislist.com/ Cindi's List] - online repository of 1000's of online resources | :*[http://www.cyndislist.com/ Cindi's List] - online repository of 1000's of online resources | ||
:*[[Riverton FamilySearch Library/Handouts and Guides|Riverton FamilySearch Library / '''Handouts and Guides''']] | :*[[Riverton FamilySearch Library/Handouts and Guides|Riverton FamilySearch Library / '''Handouts and Guides''']] | ||
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Workbook / Spreadsheet - | <u>'''Workbook / Spreadsheet -'''</u> | ||
'''[https://s3.amazonaws.com/fhc3333523/SearchEngineSITE/SearchEnginesSITE.pdf Using Google search against a genealogy web site - How to work with the document ]''' | '''[https://s3.amazonaws.com/fhc3333523/SearchEngineSITE/SearchEnginesSITE.pdf Using Google search against a genealogy web site - How to work with the document ]''' | ||
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'''[https://s3.amazonaws.com/fhc3333523/SearchEngineSITE/SearchEngine_SITE_WorkSheet.ods Using Google search against a genealogy web site - the document ]''' | '''[https://s3.amazonaws.com/fhc3333523/SearchEngineSITE/SearchEngine_SITE_WorkSheet.ods Using Google search against a genealogy web site - the document ]''' | ||
=== '''Useful Links''' | === Links === | ||
'''<u>'''Useful Links:'''</u>''' | |||
'''[http://iagenweb.org/blackhawk/ Blackhawk County Genealogical Web]''' IaGenWeb<br> '''[http://iagenweb.org/boards/blackhawk/obituaries/ Blackhawk County GenWeb Obituary Collection]''' IaGenWeb | '''[http://iagenweb.org/blackhawk/ Blackhawk County Genealogical Web]''' IaGenWeb<br> '''[http://iagenweb.org/boards/blackhawk/obituaries/ Blackhawk County GenWeb Obituary Collection]''' IaGenWeb | ||
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''==== Class Schedule ===='' | ''==== Class Schedule ===='' | ||
==== <span class="mw-headline" id=".C2.A0Other_Resources_in.C2.A0our_Local_Area:"> Other Resources | ==== <span class="mw-headline" id=".C2.A0Other_Resources_in.C2.A0our_Local_Area:"> Other Resources in our Local Area: </span> ==== | ||
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=== Volunteer at the Center === | === Volunteer at the Center === | ||
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'''Looking for more time to spend on your own family history as well as the opportunity to share what you know in assisting others? Join our volunteer staff! We have 3 shifts each week. They are:''' | '''Looking for more time to spend on your own family history as well as the opportunity to share what you know in assisting others? Join our volunteer staff! We have 3 shifts each week. They are:''' | ||
'''Tuesdays from 10:00AM - 2:00PM | '''Tuesdays from 10:00AM - 2:00PM, Wednesdays from 10:00AM - 2:00PM, and 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Email - [mailto:IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net?Subject=FHC%20_%20Volunteering&body=Inquiry%20Volunteer IA_CedarFallsWaterloo@ldsmail.net] the center if you are interested.''' | ||