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We operate the Redmond Washington '''ONSITE''' | We operate the Redmond Washington '''ONSITE''' FamilySearch Center and the Sammamish Valley '''VIRTUAL''' FamilySearch Center offering compilation, scanning, research, story, calling, consultation, translation and specialty services. | ||
We provide direct access to public and restricted access records as well as assist patrons in obtaining access to any resources held at the Salt Lake FamilySearch Library. | We provide direct access to public and restricted access records as well as assist patrons in obtaining access to any resources held at the Salt Lake FamilySearch Library. | ||
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Patrons can choose between on-site, virtual, remote or contactless services '''free of charge''' from anywhere around the globe. | Patrons can choose between on-site, virtual, remote or contactless services '''free of charge''' from anywhere around the globe. | ||
==Sammamish Valley '''VIRTUAL''' | ==Sammamish Valley '''VIRTUAL''' FamilySearch Center== | ||
''"We do the looking and email you the findings"'' | ''"We do the looking and email you the findings"'' | ||
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Contact us, you'd be surprised at all that we can do to help you find what you have been looking for. | Contact us, you'd be surprised at all that we can do to help you find what you have been looking for. | ||
==Redmond Washington '''ONSITE''' | ==Redmond Washington '''ONSITE''' FamilySearch Center== | ||
''"Anyone, Anything, Anywhere, Anytime"'' | ''"Anyone, Anything, Anywhere, Anytime"'' | ||
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'''Location Map:''' | '''Location Map:''' | ||
The Redmond | The Redmond FamilySearch Center is located across from Redmond High School and along side the Hartman Park Ball Field #6. Wheelchair access is through the '''front door''' which has a '''doorbell'''. Direct stair access is from the upper parking lot on the '''side of the building in front of the handicap parking spaces'''. | ||
[[File:Redmond WA FHC Stair Entrance.jpg|thumb|521x521px|The stair entrance near the handicap parking spaces in the upper parking lot. ]] | [[File:Redmond WA FHC Stair Entrance.jpg|thumb|521x521px|The stair entrance near the handicap parking spaces in the upper parking lot. ]] | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=*10115+172nd+Ave.+NE%2C+Redmond%2C+WA+98052+United+States&data=!4m15!2m14!1m13!1s0x54900d310e9a695f%3A0xb0a620f527df99f4!3m8!1m3!1d3132!2d-122.0256721!3d47.3609422!3m2!1i1600!2i890!4f13.1!4m2!3d47.690417!4d-122.111481 Location on Map] | *[https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=*10115+172nd+Ave.+NE%2C+Redmond%2C+WA+98052+United+States&data=!4m15!2m14!1m13!1s0x54900d310e9a695f%3A0xb0a620f527df99f4!3m8!1m3!1d3132!2d-122.0256721!3d47.3609422!3m2!1i1600!2i890!4f13.1!4m2!3d47.690417!4d-122.111481 Location on Map] | ||
'''Address: (Please bring a USB flashdrive with you to save your work and take it home, just in case)''' | '''Address: (Please bring a USB flashdrive with you to save your work and take it home, just in case)''' | ||
*'''''ONSITE | *'''''ONSITE FSC -''''' 10115 172nd Ave NE Redmond WA 98052 United States | ||
'''Phone:''' | '''Phone:''' | ||
*''' | *'''FamilySearch Center Director:''' Leslie Edmunds '''1-425-443-7506''' Email: '''[mailto:The3edmunds@hotmail.com the3edmunds@hotmail.com]''' | ||
'''Main | '''Main FSC Hours for 2023:''' | ||
*'''Monday:''' between 10:00am and 4:00pm | *'''Monday:''' between 10:00am and 4:00pm | ||
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'''DUE TO COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, ALL | '''DUE TO COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, ALL FSC ACCESS IS BY APPOINTMENT. SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS ARE POSSIBLE. 1-425-443-7506''' | ||
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[[File:Sammamish Valley VIRTUAL Family History Center.jpg|thumb|467x467px|The | [[File:Sammamish Valley VIRTUAL Family History Center.jpg|thumb|467x467px|The FSC Main Room for Research and Compilation]] | ||
[[File:Redmond WA FHC Second Computer Room.jpg|thumb|469x469px|The | [[File:Redmond WA FHC Second Computer Room.jpg|thumb|469x469px|The FSC Galley Room for Scanning and Consultation]] | ||
===<big>Center Resources</big>=== | ===<big>Center Resources</big>=== | ||
===='''FamilySearch Center Portal'''==== | ===='''FamilySearch Center Portal'''==== | ||
:*[[File:Sourcing with confidence test BW.pdf|thumb|sourcing with confidence file]]The [[ | :*[[File:Sourcing with confidence test BW.pdf|thumb|sourcing with confidence file]]The [[FamilySearch Center Portal]] provides '''''FREE ACCESS''''' in the center to premium subscription family history websites including | ||
:**'''''19th Century British Library Newspapers -''''' | :**'''''19th Century British Library Newspapers -''''' | ||
:**'''''Alexander Street Press''''' - American Civil war records, histories, photos and cultural background information | :**'''''Alexander Street Press''''' - American Civil war records, histories, photos and cultural background information | ||
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===='''Scanners and Computers''' ==== | ===='''Scanners and Computers''' ==== | ||
[[File:Redmond WA Scanner Station.jpg|thumb|305x305px|Scanner Station|alt=|left]] | [[File:Redmond WA Scanner Station.jpg|thumb|305x305px|Scanner Station|alt=|left]] | ||
The Redmond ONSITE | The Redmond ONSITE FSC has 8 Internet-linked computers and 1 Printer. | ||
The Redmond ONSITE | The Redmond ONSITE FSC has many ways of creating digital images of your family history treasures. We have 1 High-speed Photo and Document scanner, 1 Film and Slide scanner, 1 Flatbed scanner, 1 AdobePhoto Scan Arm and several Apps to allow us to scan any size and any pre-tech medium item free of charge. | ||
We also have lots of table space to set up your own computer, review family history documents and evidence, or organize photos as you scan. There are no time limits for using the computers. Free WIFI is also available. | We also have lots of table space to set up your own computer, review family history documents and evidence, or organize photos as you scan. There are no time limits for using the computers. Free WIFI is also available. | ||
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===Center Services - What Kind of Services and Access to Resources Do We Offer Patrons?=== | ===Center Services - What Kind of Services and Access to Resources Do We Offer Patrons?=== | ||
We offer the same services free of charge whether it's in-person, remote or contactless through our ONSITE and VIRTUAL | We offer the same services free of charge whether it's in-person, remote or contactless through our ONSITE and VIRTUAL FSCs. | ||
We will either 1) <u>'''teach'''</u> patrons how to or 2) <u>'''assist'''</u> patrons to or 3) <u>'''do'''</u> the following for patrons: | We will either 1) <u>'''teach'''</u> patrons how to or 2) <u>'''assist'''</u> patrons to or 3) <u>'''do'''</u> the following for patrons: | ||
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· Review what has been done and what needs to be done | · Review what has been done and what needs to be done | ||
· Do what needs to be done that can be done through the | · Do what needs to be done that can be done through the FSC | ||
· Prepare requests for services through the FS Library in Salt Lake City to improve the likelihood on a successful response | · Prepare requests for services through the FS Library in Salt Lake City to improve the likelihood on a successful response | ||
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· Attend FS Library 20 Min Consultations as directed by the patron in-person | · Attend FS Library 20 Min Consultations as directed by the patron in-person | ||
· Provide similar services as the FS Library 20 min Consultations with | · Provide similar services as the FS Library 20 min Consultations with FSC resources for an unlimited time. | ||
===='''<u>Translation services</u>'''==== | ===='''<u>Translation services</u>'''==== | ||
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===='''<u>Access to Public access records and Restricted access records</u>'''==== | ===='''<u>Access to Public access records and Restricted access records</u>'''==== | ||
· Through in-person use of | · Through in-person use of FSC computers and FamilySearch, the patron is able to access public and restricted access records located at the FS Library in Salt Lake City. | ||
· Through in-person use of | · Through in-person use of FSC computers and the FamilySearch Center Portal, the patron is able to use premium websites free of charge. | ||
· Look up records, create digital images, and email the results to the patrons | · Look up records, create digital images, and email the results to the patrons | ||
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· Transcribe digital images as directed by the patrons | · Transcribe digital images as directed by the patrons | ||
· Allow the patron to remote control | · Allow the patron to remote control FSC computers via Zoom while observing the patrons’ sessions | ||
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===Volunteer at the Center=== | ===Volunteer at the Center=== | ||
We welcome any community members wishing to staff the | We welcome any community members wishing to staff the FamilySearch center for three hours at a time (or more) on a consistent monthly or weekly basis. Please contact the FSC director listed above. | ||
[[Category:Washington FamilySearch Centers]] | [[Category:Washington FamilySearch Centers]] | ||
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