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<big>'''''Welcome to the Vancouver, Washington FamilySearch Center.'''''</big> | |||
'''GOOD NEWS''' | '''GOOD NEWS''' | ||
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to monitor the changing conditions related to COVID-19. In the center COVID-19 protocol is in effect. Please wear a mask, keep your distance and use a hand sanitizer. After each shift we wipe down the computers and tables with Clorox wipes. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to monitor the changing conditions related to COVID-19. In the center COVID-19 protocol is in effect. Please wear a mask, keep your distance and use a hand sanitizer. After each shift we wipe down the computers and tables with Clorox wipes. | ||
''We are located in East Vancouver, we look forward to serving you in all of your family research endeavors!'' | |||
[[File:East Stake center in Vancouver Washington.JPG|thumb|FamilySearch Center located inside|left|350x350px]] | [[File:East Stake center in Vancouver Washington.JPG|thumb|FamilySearch Center located inside|left|350x350px]] | ||
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=='''Location | |||
===Contacts, Location and Hours=== | |||
'''Location:''' | |||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/18300+NE+18th+St,+Vancouver,+WA+98684/@45.6357992,-122.4856113,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x5495bae0acb141ab:0x190be23419cfa87c Location on Map] | *[https://www.google.com/maps/place/18300+NE+18th+St,+Vancouver,+WA+98684/@45.6357992,-122.4856113,16z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x5495bae0acb141ab:0x190be23419cfa87c Location on Map] | ||
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*[mailto:wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net] | *[mailto:wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net wa_vancouver@ldsmail.net] | ||
'''FAMILY HISTORY SUPPORT SERVICE - 1-866-406-1830''' | |||
'''FYI: Due to inclement weather, the FSC follows the Evergreen School District schedule''' | |||
'''Hours of Operation:''' | |||
'''Tuesday:''' 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | '''Tuesday:''' 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | ||
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'''Thursday:''' 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | '''Thursday:''' 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | ||
'''Closure Schedule 2023''' | |||
July 18 - August 17 Summer Break | July 18 - August 17 Summer Break | ||
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December 19 - January 2 2023 Christmas / New Year | December 19 - January 2 2023 Christmas / New Year | ||
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===Classes=== | |||
'''Staff Meeting/Training Dates 2022''' | |||
'''Will be held Quarterly on the 2nd Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm''' | '''Will be held Quarterly on the 2nd Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm''' | ||
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October 13 | October 13 | ||
== | ===Center Services=== | ||
====Staff to help with your needs | ====Staff to help with your needs ==== | ||
Asian language including Chinese & Thai - Judy Wasson - Thursday morning shift (can not speak but know the rules) | Asian language including Chinese & Thai - Judy Wasson - Thursday morning shift (can not speak but know the rules) | ||
'''Please call ahead on the consultants shift and make an appointment with the consultant, in order to make sure they will be there the time you want to come into the center. Thank you 360-944-5773''' | '''Please call ahead on the consultants shift and make an appointment with the consultant, in order to make sure they will be there the time you want to come into the center. Thank you 360-944-5773''' | ||
==='''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]] ''' | |||
===Center Resources=== | |||
====Databases and Software==== | |||
'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]] ''' | |||
<u>'''This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium'''</u> '''<u>family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions, including:</u>''' | |||
The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive–[http://find.galegroup.com/bncn/ Find.galegroup.com]<br> Alexander Street Press, American Civil War–[http://alexanderstreet.com/ Alexanderstreet.com] <br> American Ancestors- www.Americanancestors.org/ | The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive–[http://find.galegroup.com/bncn/ Find.galegroup.com]<br> Alexander Street Press, American Civil War–[http://alexanderstreet.com/ Alexanderstreet.com] <br> American Ancestors- www.Americanancestors.org/ | ||
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*And more! | *And more! | ||
== | ===Resources in the Local Area=== | ||
*[http://www.ccgs-wa.org/ Clark County Genealogical Society] | |||
*[http://www.fvrl.org/resources/genealogy Fort Vancouver Regional Library Genealogy Resources] | |||
== | ===Volunteer at the Center=== | ||
If you are interested in being a consultant in our center, please send us an email: [mailto:WA_Vancouver@familyhistorymail.org wa_vancouver@familyhistorymail.org]. Typically, consultants volunteer 3 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research. | |||
[[Category:Washington FamilySearch Centers]] | [[Category:Washington FamilySearch Centers]] | ||