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=== Center Contacts and Hours ===
===Center Contacts and Hours===


'''Location Map:'''  
'''Location Map:'''  


:*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=480+West+500+North,+Vernal,+Utah+84078&hl=en&ll=40.462915,-109.537897&spn=0.022039,0.039697&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.677964,81.298828&vpsrc=6&hnear=480+W+500+N,+Vernal,+Utah+84078&t=m&z=15 Location on Map]  
:*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=480+West+500+North,+Vernal,+Utah+84078&hl=en&ll=40.462915,-109.537897&spn=0.022039,0.039697&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=46.677964,81.298828&vpsrc=6&hnear=480+W+500+N,+Vernal,+Utah+84078&t=m&z=15 Location on Map]
:*480 West 500 North     
:*480 West 500 North   
:*Vernal, Utah 84078 United States
:*Vernal, Utah 84078 United States


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'''Open Hours:'''  
'''Open Hours:'''  


:*'''Monday:'''    10 am. - 5 pm.  
:*'''Monday:'''    10 am. - 5 pm.
:*'''Tuesday   ''' 10 am. - 8:30 pm.  
:*'''Tuesday   ''' 10 am. - 8:30 pm.
:*'''Wednesday''' 10 am - 8:30 pm  
:*'''Wednesday''' 10 am - 8:30 pm
:*'''Thursday   '''10 am - 8:30 pm
:*'''Thursday   '''10 am - 8:30 pm
:*'''Friday through Sunday open by appointment only.'''
:*'''Friday through Sunday open by appointment only.'''
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'''Holiday Schedule:''' We are closed at the same time as the temple closes 2 weeks biannually for cleaning.
'''Holiday Schedule:''' We are closed at the same time as the temple closes 2 weeks biannually for cleaning.


:*'''We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness.'''  
:We will be closed Dec 20 2019 through Jan 5 2020 for Christmas vacation.
:*'''We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness.'''
:*'''Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours.'''
:*'''Please call for information about unexpected alterations to our normal operation hours.'''


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=== [[Calendar]] and Events ===
===[[Calendar]] and Events===


======   '''We sponsor a Lecture Series each month on the third Friday at 7pm. It is held at the Ashley Stake Center next to the Vernal Temple. If you would like a copy of our monthly newsletter and schedule of classes being taught each month call (435-789-3618) and leave us your e-mail address or drop in and pick one up.''' ======
======'''We sponsor a Lecture Series each month on the third Friday at 7pm. It is held at the Ashley Stake Center next to the Vernal Temple. If you would like a copy of our monthly newsletter and schedule of classes being taught each month call (435-789-3618) and leave us your e-mail address or drop in and pick one up.'''======
Please call and register for classes @ 435-789-3618 (We would like to know the number attending so handouts can be prepared, if appropriate.)
Please call and register for classes @ 435-789-3618 (We would like to know the number attending so handouts can be prepared, if appropriate.)


==== Staff Training Meetings   ====
====Staff Training Meetings====


These are held at the beginning of the 10:00, 1:00 and 5:00 O'clock shifts.   
These are held at the beginning of the 10:00, 1:00 and 5:00 O'clock shifts.   
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=== Center Resources ===
===Center Resources===


==== Collections ====
====Collections====


   
   
:*We have a nice selection of hundreds of genealogical books and family histories available for use at the Center.
:*We have a nice selection of hundreds of genealogical books and family histories available for use at the Center.


==== 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.


==== Hardware and Equipment ====
====Hardware and Equipment====


:*We have a class room with 8 computers.  We have a Kodak Photo Scanner that is state of the art.  We have microfilm readers.  We have a quiet room for patrons who prefer a quiet ambience to do research.  We have 12 computers in a bay that has extensive genealogical software to help with research.   
:*We have a class room with 8 computers.  We have a Kodak Photo Scanner that is state of the art.  We have microfilm readers.  We have a quiet room for patrons who prefer a quiet ambience to do research.  We have 12 computers in a bay that has extensive genealogical software to help with research. 


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=== Center Services ===
===Center Services===


==== Staff Research Specialties ====
====Staff Research Specialties====


Most of our staff members are ward temple and family history consultants. If your are a ward temple and family history consultant, please come in for training and volunteer to serve at the Center for a 3-4 hour shift each week or when you can.  
Most of our staff members are ward temple and family history consultants. If your are a ward temple and family history consultant, please come in for training and volunteer to serve at the Center for a 3-4 hour shift each week or when you can.  
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=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
===Resources in the Local Area ===
The [https://uintahlibrary.org/regional-history-center/ Regional History Center] is located in Vernal, Utah at 152 East 100 North, first floor (northeast corner of building). '''Hours:''' Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment.
The [https://uintahlibrary.org/regional-history-center/ Regional History Center] is located in Vernal, Utah at 152 East 100 North, first floor (northeast corner of building). '''Hours:''' Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment.


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=== Links ===
===Links===
[https://FamilySearch.org FamilySearch.org]
[https://FamilySearch.org FamilySearch.org]
*[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.
{{Click|File:OGR's by location2.png|Online Genealogy Records by Location|200px}}<br>
{{Click|File:OGR's by location2.png|Online Genealogy Records by Location|200px}}<br>
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=== Volunteer at the Center ===
===Volunteer at the Center===


We like the marines, can always use a few good men or women.&nbsp; We have a staff of 70+ and welcome anyone who would like to serve in our center to come in and fill out a volunteer information sheet that tells of your skills and time availability.&nbsp; We will match your skills and availability with our needs.&nbsp;
We like the marines, can always use a few good men or women.&nbsp; We have a staff of 70+ and welcome anyone who would like to serve in our center to come in and fill out a volunteer information sheet that tells of your skills and time availability.&nbsp; We will match your skills and availability with our needs.&nbsp;
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