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== <div style="text-align: center;">[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Boise_Idaho_Family_History_Center Boise Idaho Family History Center] | ==<div style="text-align: center;">[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Boise_Idaho_Family_History_Center Boise Idaho Family History Center] </div>[[Image:Boise, Ada County, Idaho.jpg|frame|center|400px]]== | ||
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== Resources == | <br> | ||
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'''The Boise | '''The Boise Family History Center provides many resources for genealogical research.''' | ||
=== <u>Computers and Internet Access</u> === | ===<u>Computers and Internet Access</u>=== | ||
The center has '''15''' desktop computers in the main search area, with an additional '''18''' computers in the training room for hands-on instruction. Personal laptops can also be connected to the internet via WiFi. Many helpful research web sites are available including free use of many subscription websites and popular genealogy programs. | The center has '''15''' desktop computers in the main search area, with an additional '''18''' computers in the training room for hands-on instruction. Personal laptops can also be connected to the internet via WiFi. Many helpful research web sites are available including free use of many subscription websites and popular genealogy programs. | ||
=== <u>Free Subscription Websites</u> === | ===<u>Free Subscription Websites</u>=== | ||
The center provides '''free '''use of many [https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Free-premium-family-history-websites-available-in-the-Family-History-Center-Portal-1381815050504&lang=en '''premium family history research websites'''] that normally would require an subscription outside of the center. | The center provides '''free '''use of many [https://familysearch.org/ask/salesforce/viewArticle?urlname=Free-premium-family-history-websites-available-in-the-Family-History-Center-Portal-1381815050504&lang=en '''premium family history research websites'''] that normally would require an subscription outside of the center. | ||
=== <u>Printers, Scanners, and Copiers</u> === | ===<u>Printers, Scanners, and Copiers</u>=== | ||
The center is equipped with several printers that are available to patrons for a minimal charge. Many printing and copying options are available to assist in document preservation and recording. ***One of the center's printers can serve as flat bed scanner in black and white or color to scan directly to FamilySearch. We have a flat bed scanner and a wide printer for printing fan charts.<br> | The center is equipped with several printers that are available to patrons for a minimal charge. Many printing and copying options are available to assist in document preservation and recording. ***One of the center's printers can serve as flat bed scanner in black and white or color to scan directly to FamilySearch. We have a flat bed scanner and a wide printer for printing fan charts.<br> | ||
=== <u>Microfilm Readers and Microfilm Library</u> === | ===<u>Microfilm Readers and Microfilm Library</u>=== | ||
The center is equipped with a digital film reader that have the capability to print film and microfiche images or save them to storage media. The center has a collection of often requested films from the United States and Europe. | The center is equipped with a digital film reader that have the capability to print film and microfiche images or save them to storage media. The center has a collection of often requested films from the United States and Europe. | ||
=== <u>Class Instruction</u> === | ===<u>Class Instruction</u>=== | ||
Select “Class Schedule” from the menu on the right for details.<br> | Select “Class Schedule” from the menu on the right for details.<br> | ||
=== <u>Personal Assistance</u> === | ===<u>Personal Assistance</u>=== | ||
The center has volunteer staff workers available to assist patrons. They can provide personal help with the many aspects of genealogical research and record keeping. | The center has volunteer staff workers available to assist patrons. They can provide personal help with the many aspects of genealogical research and record keeping. | ||