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{{FHCpage|location=Oregon}}The Brookings Oregon Family History Center is fully staffed with volunteers with various degrees of computer and research knowledge and a traveling geneologist from Austria. The Center is dedicated to providing education and support for the family history community in southern Curry County Oregon. [[Image:Brookings+Ward+Building.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Brookings+Ward+Building.jpg]] | {{FHCpage|location=Oregon}} | ||
The Brookings Oregon Family History Center is fully staffed with volunteers with various degrees of computer and research knowledge and a traveling geneologist from Austria. The Center is dedicated to providing education and support for the family history community in southern Curry County Oregon. [[Image:Brookings+Ward+Building.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Brookings+Ward+Building.jpg]] | |||
=== Center Contacts and Hours | ===Center Contacts and Hours=== | ||
'''Location Map:''' | '''Location Map:''' | ||
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'''Address:''' | '''Address:''' | ||
*770 Elk Drive Brookings Oregon 97415 United States | *770 Elk Drive Brookings Oregon 97415 United States | ||
*Entrance is on the north side. | *Entrance is on the north side. | ||
*Ample parking on the north side of the building. | *Ample parking on the north side of the building. | ||
*Entrance to the parking lot is on the north side. | *Entrance to the parking lot is on the north side. | ||
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'''Phone:''' | '''Phone:''' | ||
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'''E-mail:''' | '''E-mail:''' | ||
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*OR_Brookings@ldsmail.net | *OR_Brookings@ldsmail.net | ||
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'''Holiday Schedule:''' | '''Holiday Schedule:''' | ||
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=== Calendar and Events | ===Calendar and Events=== | ||
==== Upcoming Events | ====Upcoming Events==== | ||
==== Class Schedule | ====Class Schedule==== | ||
==== Staff Training Meetings | ====Staff Training Meetings==== | ||
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=== Center Resources | ===Center Resources=== | ||
==== Collections | ====Collections==== | ||
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] | :*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] | ||
==== Databases and Software | ====Databases and Software==== | ||
:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. | :*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. | ||
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==== Hardware and Equipment | ====Hardware and Equipment==== | ||
*5 networked computer workstations with printer access | *5 networked computer workstations with printer access | ||
*Paper copier | *Paper copier | ||
*2 microfilm readers | *2 microfilm readers | ||
*1 microfiche readers | *1 microfiche readers | ||
*1 microfiche/film scanner | *1 microfiche/film scanner | ||
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'''Databases & Software<br>'''Genealogy database software (Ancestral Quest, Family Insight, Family Tree Maker, Legacy, PAF, RootsMagic) <br>Charting software (PAF Companion, Legacy Charting) <br>Word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software such as Word, WordPerfect and OpenOffice (on selected machines) <br>Photo editing software (IrfanView, Adobe Photo Shop Elements, HP Photo Smart Essential, MGI Photo Suite, ACD Foto Slate and Canon Zoombrowser EX). <br>Pedigree Resource File (complete on server) <br>Free access to several subscription sites through the FamilySearch Portal such as Ancestry.com, British Newspapers, Find-My-Past (UK), Footnote, Genline (Swedish), Heritage Quest, World Vital Records and others. <br>Free internet access to the New England Historical and Genealogical Society (NEGHS) website <br>Research aids such as Animap and Parish Locator <br>Research databases such as Acadian-Cajun Family Trees, Austrailian Vital Records and Mormon Immigration Index. <br> | '''Databases & Software<br>'''Genealogy database software (Ancestral Quest, Family Insight, Family Tree Maker, Legacy, PAF, RootsMagic) <br>Charting software (PAF Companion, Legacy Charting) <br>Word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software such as Word, WordPerfect and OpenOffice (on selected machines) <br>Photo editing software (IrfanView, Adobe Photo Shop Elements, HP Photo Smart Essential, MGI Photo Suite, ACD Foto Slate and Canon Zoombrowser EX). <br>Pedigree Resource File (complete on server) <br>Free access to several subscription sites through the FamilySearch Portal such as Ancestry.com, British Newspapers, Find-My-Past (UK), Footnote, Genline (Swedish), Heritage Quest, World Vital Records and others. <br>Free internet access to the New England Historical and Genealogical Society (NEGHS) website <br>Research aids such as Animap and Parish Locator <br>Research databases such as Acadian-Cajun Family Trees, Austrailian Vital Records and Mormon Immigration Index. <br> | ||
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=== Center Services | ===Center Services=== | ||
==== Staff Research Specialties | ====Staff Research Specialties==== | ||
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=== Resources in the Local Area | ===Resources in the Local Area=== | ||
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=== Links | ===Links=== | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/734 '''FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!''']: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/734 '''FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!''']: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered. | ||
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=== Volunteer at the Center | ===Volunteer at the Center=== | ||