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[[United States]] > [[Utah]] > [[Salt Lake County, Utah|Salt Lake County]] > [[Riverton, Utah|Riverton]] {{TOClimit|2}} | [[United States]] > [[Utah]] > [[Salt Lake County, Utah|Salt Lake County]] > [[Riverton, Utah|Riverton]] {{TOClimit|2}} | ||
== | == Location == | ||
==== '''3740 West Market Center Drive (13175 South)<br>Riverton, Utah 84065-8026<br>Inside the Riverton Office Building<br>East of Home Depot off 13400 South and Bangerter''' ==== | ===== '''3740 West Market Center Drive (13175 South)<br>Riverton, Utah 84065-8026<br>Inside the Riverton Office Building<br>East of Home Depot off 13400 South and Bangerter''' ===== | ||
==== Phone 801-240-9601<br>Hours of operation: Mon, Fri, Sat 9-5; Tue, Wed, Thurs 9-9<br> Website: http://familysearch.org/fhc/riverton<br> Email: [mailto:ut_rivertonfslibrary@familysearch.org ut_rivertonfslibrary@familysearch.org] ==== | ===== Phone 801-240-9601<br>Hours of operation: Mon, Fri, Sat 9-5; Tue, Wed, Thurs 9-9<br> Website: http://familysearch.org/fhc/riverton<br> Email: [mailto:ut_rivertonfslibrary@familysearch.org ut_rivertonfslibrary@familysearch.org] ===== | ||
== Latest Library News == | == Latest Library News == | ||
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'''RootsMagic Lab''' - [[Riverton FamilySearch Library#RootsMagic_Lab|(click here to view details for this class)]] | '''RootsMagic Lab''' - [[Riverton FamilySearch Library#RootsMagic_Lab|(click here to view details for this class)]] | ||
'''Youth Conference Activities and Service Projects<br>'''The library can help plan a Family History activity or service project for your Ward Youth Conference this year. These activities and service projects will be held at the library during our summer daytime hours and can be personalized for your group’s needs. Group size limitations apply. Cafeteria catering is available. '''Call 801-240-9618 for details and scheduling. <br>[[#top|(back to top)]] | '''Youth Conference Activities and Service Projects<br>'''The library can help plan a Family History activity or service project for your Ward Youth Conference this year. These activities and service projects will be held at the library during our summer daytime hours and can be personalized for your group’s needs. Group size limitations apply. Cafeteria catering is available. '''Call 801-240-9618 for details and scheduling. <br>'''[[#top|(back to top)]] | ||
== Upcoming Events == | == Upcoming Events == | ||
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''' '''9:00 a.m. - Keynote Address - Mary Hill <br>10:00 a.m. - “Decendancy Research: Finding the Past in the Present” - Tim Bingaman<br>10:00 a.m. - "Sharing Time" - Andrea Schnakenburg<br>10:00 a.m. - To be announced<br>10:00 a.m. - "Social Networking for the Genealogist" - Janet Hovorka<br>11:00 a.m. - “Mormon Ancestors: Across the Seas and Across the Plains” - Terry and Carol Lee<br>11:00 a.m. - "Serving in Family History" - Jim Greene<br>11:00 a.m. - “Indexing" - Randy Bryson<br>11:00 a.m. - To be announced<br>[[#top|(back to top)]] | ''' '''9:00 a.m. - Keynote Address - Mary Hill <br>10:00 a.m. - “Decendancy Research: Finding the Past in the Present” - Tim Bingaman<br>10:00 a.m. - "Sharing Time" - Andrea Schnakenburg<br>10:00 a.m. - To be announced<br>10:00 a.m. - "Social Networking for the Genealogist" - Janet Hovorka<br>11:00 a.m. - “Mormon Ancestors: Across the Seas and Across the Plains” - Terry and Carol Lee<br>11:00 a.m. - "Serving in Family History" - Jim Greene<br>11:00 a.m. - “Indexing" - Randy Bryson<br>11:00 a.m. - To be announced<br>[[#top|(back to top)]] | ||
<br> | == <br>Daily Class Schedule == | ||
==== [https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BzgN3o7xS1R7MjQ1YzIzMTMtNmYwNS00M2Q2LWE1YmQtMDgxOGZlZWVkNjEw&hl=en Printable May 2011 Class Schedule] ==== | ===== [https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BzgN3o7xS1R7MjQ1YzIzMTMtNmYwNS00M2Q2LWE1YmQtMDgxOGZlZWVkNjEw&hl=en Printable May 2011 Class Schedule] ===== | ||
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== Walk-in Classes == | == Walk-in Classes == | ||
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Basic computer skills are necessary. Each class is designed to build on knowledge received in the previous class, so it is helpful to begin training with the first class in the series but not necessary. | Basic computer skills are necessary. Each class is designed to build on knowledge received in the previous class, so it is helpful to begin training with the first class in the series but not necessary. | ||
'''10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Saturdays - Library Training Room | '''10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Saturdays - Library Training Room''' | ||
Apr 30: “The Family History Consultant, Part 1.”<br>May 7: “The Family History Consultant, Part 2”<br>May 14: “new FamilySearch, Part 1”<br>Jun 4: “new FamilySearch, Part 2”<br>Jun 11: “Introduction to Research, Part 1”<br>Jun 25: "Introduction to Research, Part 2" | Apr 30: “The Family History Consultant, Part 1.”<br>May 7: “The Family History Consultant, Part 2”<br>May 14: “new FamilySearch, Part 1”<br>Jun 4: “new FamilySearch, Part 2”<br>Jun 11: “Introduction to Research, Part 1”<br>Jun 25: "Introduction to Research, Part 2" | ||
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Basic computer skills are necessary. Each class is designed to build on knowledge received in the previous class, so it is helpful to begin training with the first class in the series but not necessary. | Basic computer skills are necessary. Each class is designed to build on knowledge received in the previous class, so it is helpful to begin training with the first class in the series but not necessary. | ||
'''7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room'''<br>Apr 21: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1"<br>Apr 28: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2"<br>May 5: "new FamilySearch, Part 1"<br>May 12: “new FamilySearch, Part 2”<br>May 19: “Introduction to Genealogical Research, Part 1”<br>May 26: "Introduction to Genealogical Research, Part 2”<br> | '''7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room'''<br>Apr 21: "The Family History Consultant, Part 1"<br>Apr 28: "The Family History Consultant, Part 2"<br>May 5: "new FamilySearch, Part 1"<br>May 12: “new FamilySearch, Part 2”<br>May 19: “Introduction to Genealogical Research, Part 1”<br>May 26: "Introduction to Genealogical Research, Part 2”<br> | ||
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==== '''<u>Basic Computer Skills</u>''' ==== | ==== '''<u>Basic Computer Skills</u>''' ==== | ||
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This class introduces basic Internet technology and navigation skills. | This class introduces basic Internet technology and navigation skills. | ||
'''1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Library Training Room<br>''' | '''1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Library Training Room<br>'''May 5: “Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Experience."<br>May 5: “Introduction to the Internet Including Hands-on Experience." | ||
==== '''<u>Spanish Speaking</u>''' ==== | ==== '''<u>Spanish Speaking</u>''' ==== | ||
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Lecture/Lab <br>Presented by Silvia Girard<br>No registration necessary | Lecture/Lab <br>Presented by Silvia Girard<br>No registration necessary | ||
'''7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Library Training Room<br>'''Apr 13: "New FamilySearch, PAF and Family History Library Catalog" <br>[[#top|(back to top)]] | '''7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Library Training Room<br>'''Apr 13: "New FamilySearch, PAF and Family History Library Catalog" <br>[[#top|(back to top)]] | ||
== Pre-registration Classes == | == Pre-registration Classes == | ||
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==== '''<u>New FamilySearch</u>''' ==== | ==== '''<u>New FamilySearch</u>''' ==== | ||
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 10 participants)<br>Presented by Linda Baker<br> | Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 10 participants)<br>Presented by Linda Baker<br>The next course begins April 28, 2011 and concludes May 26, 2011. | ||
The next course begins April 28, 2011 and concludes May 26, 2011. | |||
This is a 5 week course that provides learning and “hands-on” experience with the features of New FamilySearch. Basic computer skills are necessary. Participants need to have a New FamilySearch account and access to their login id and password. | '''Pre-registration is required. Register for this class or add your name to a waiting list for a future class by calling 801-240-9618.<br>'''This is a 5 week course that provides learning and “hands-on” experience with the features of New FamilySearch. Basic computer skills are necessary. Participants need to have a New FamilySearch account and access to their login id and password. | ||
'''9:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room<br>Class Titles:<br>'''Class 1: “Introduction and Home Page Features”<br>Class 2: “Navigating My Pedigree”<br>Class 3: “Combining and Separating Records”<br>Class 4: “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances”<br>Class 5: “Questions and Answers, Practice, and Getting Help” | '''9:30 - 11:00 a.m. - Thursdays - Library Training Room<br>Class Titles:<br>'''Class 1: “Introduction and Home Page Features”<br>Class 2: “Navigating My Pedigree”<br>Class 3: “Combining and Separating Records”<br>Class 4: “Preparing Names for Temple Ordinances”<br>Class 5: “Questions and Answers, Practice, and Getting Help” | ||
==== '''<u>Ancestral Quest</u | ==== '''<u>Ancestral Quest</u>''' ==== | ||
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 12 participants)<br>Presented by Jim Marci Wahlquist<br>The next course begins May 11, 2011 and concludes June 1, 2011.<br>'''Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this class or to add your name to a waiting list for a future class. ''' | Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 12 participants)<br>Presented by Jim Marci Wahlquist<br>The next course begins May 11, 2011 and concludes June 1, 2011.<br>'''Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this class or to add your name to a waiting list for a future class. ''' | ||
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'''10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Wednesdays - Library Training Room<br>Class Titles:<br>'''Class 1: “Introduction and Getting Started with Data Entry”<br>Class 2: “Review of Basic Menus and Advanced Features”<br>Class 3: “Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 1”<br>Class 4: “Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 2” | '''10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Wednesdays - Library Training Room<br>Class Titles:<br>'''Class 1: “Introduction and Getting Started with Data Entry”<br>Class 2: “Review of Basic Menus and Advanced Features”<br>Class 3: “Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 1”<br>Class 4: “Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 2” | ||
==== '''<u>RootsMagic Lab</u>''' | ==== '''<u>RootsMagic Lab</u>''' ==== | ||
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 12 participants.)<br>Presented by Margaret Peterson. | Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 12 participants.)<br>Presented by Margaret Peterson. | ||
The next course begins May 13, 2011 and concludes June 3, 2011. <br>'''Pre-registration required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this class or add your name to a waiting list for a future class.'''<br>This is a 5 week course that teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program RootsMagic, which is approved new.familysearch affiliate software, and will provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with the RootsMagic will be helpful.<br> | The next course begins May 13, 2011 and concludes June 3, 2011. <br>'''Pre-registration required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this class or add your name to a waiting list for a future class.'''<br>This is a 5 week course that teaches the basic features and capabilities of the genealogy data management program RootsMagic, which is approved new.familysearch affiliate software, and will provide hands-on computer experience. Basic computer skills are necessary. Some experience with the RootsMagic will be helpful.<br>'''11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Fridays - Library Training Room'''<br>'''Class Titles:<br>'''Class 1: "Getting Started with RootsMagic"<br>Class 2: "Using RootsMagic-To-Go"<br>Class 3: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 1"<br>Class 4: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 2"<br>Class 5: "Review" | ||
'''11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Fridays - Library Training Room'''<br>'''Class Titles:<br>'''Class 1: "Getting Started with RootsMagic"<br>Class 2: "Using RootsMagic-To-Go"<br>Class 3: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 1"<br>Class 4: "Interfacing with New FamilySearch, Part 2"<br>Class 5: "Review" | |||
==== <u>'''England Beginning Research'''</u> ==== | ==== <u>'''England Beginning Research'''</u> ==== | ||
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 18 participants)<br>Presented by Cheryl Waterfall<br> | Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 18 participants)<br>Presented by Cheryl Waterfall<br>The next course begins May 4, 2011 and concludes June 1, 2011.<br>'''Pre-registration required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this class or add your name to a waiting list for a future class.'''<br>This five week course of instruction will assist patrons in beginning England genealogical research. Basic computer skills are necessary. | ||
The next course begins May 4, 2011 and concludes June 1, 2011.<br>'''Pre-registration required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this class or add your name to a waiting list for a future class.'''<br> | |||
This five week course of instruction will assist patrons in beginning England genealogical research. Basic computer skills are necessary. | |||
'''1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Wednesdays - Library Training Room''' <br>'''Class Titles:<br>'''Class 1: Research Overview <br>Class 2: Census Records<br>Class 3: Civil Registration<br>Class 4: Church Records<br>Class 5: Find Your Ancestors<br> | '''1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Wednesdays - Library Training Room''' <br>'''Class Titles:<br>'''Class 1: Research Overview <br>Class 2: Census Records<br>Class 3: Civil Registration<br>Class 4: Church Records<br>Class 5: Find Your Ancestors<br> | ||
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==== <u>'''Ancestry.com'''</u> ==== | ==== <u>'''Ancestry.com'''</u> ==== | ||
Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 18 participants)<br>Presented by Freida Ross <br> | Lecture/Lab Course (Limited to 18 participants)<br>Presented by Freida Ross <br>The next course begins May 3, 2011 and concludes May 17, 2011.<br>'''Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this class or add your name to a waiting list for a future class.''' | ||
The next course begins May 3, 2011 and concludes May 17, 2011.<br>'''Pre-registration is required. Call 801-240-9618 to register for this class or add your name to a waiting list for a future class.''' | |||
The library provides patrons free use of the institutional version of Ancestry.com. This three week course of instruction will assist patrons in using Ancestry.com for genealogical research. Basic computer skills are necessary. | The library provides patrons free use of the institutional version of Ancestry.com. This three week course of instruction will assist patrons in using Ancestry.com for genealogical research. Basic computer skills are necessary. | ||
'''10:00 - noon - Tuesdays - Library Training Room <br>Class Titles:<br>'''Class 1: “Introduction and Using Ancestry.com for Genealogical Research”<br>Class 2: “Locating and Interpreting Census Records”<br>Class 3: “Using Specific Research Collections” <br> | '''10:00 - noon - Tuesdays - Library Training Room <br>Class Titles:<br>'''Class 1: “Introduction and Using Ancestry.com for Genealogical Research”<br>Class 2: “Locating and Interpreting Census Records”<br>Class 3: “Using Specific Research Collections” <br>[[#top|(back to top)]] | ||
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== | == '''Expert Research Consultants ''' == | ||
*Scandanavian expert Linda Baker is available at the Library on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | *Scandanavian expert Linda Baker is available at the Library on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | ||
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*French Canadian expert Roz Loudon is available Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | *French Canadian expert Roz Loudon is available Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | ||
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== | == '''Microfilm Collection and Film Ordering''' == | ||
*The Library is beginning to assemble a collection of roughly 50,000 often requested films from England, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Massachusetts. | *The Library is beginning to assemble a collection of roughly 50,000 often requested films from England, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Massachusetts. | ||
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*Films will usually arrive at the library within one-two business days after placing the order. | *Films will usually arrive at the library within one-two business days after placing the order. | ||
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== ''' | == '''In the Community''' == | ||
*'''Sons of the Utah Pioneers - Porter Rockwell Chapter Meeting '''(serving Draper, Bluffdale, Herriman and Riverton - Meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Riverton FamilySearch Library at 6:30 p.m. | *'''Sons of the Utah Pioneers - Porter Rockwell Chapter Meeting '''(serving Draper, Bluffdale, Herriman and Riverton - Meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Riverton FamilySearch Library at 6:30 p.m. | ||
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*'''Utah Genealogical Association''' - Virtual Chapter Meeting - Thursday, April 21, 7:00 p.m. MDT. You can attend my going to their website at [http://www.infouga.org www.infouga.org] and clicking on "virtual chapter" then click the link to participate in this online meeting. | *'''Utah Genealogical Association''' - Virtual Chapter Meeting - Thursday, April 21, 7:00 p.m. MDT. You can attend my going to their website at [http://www.infouga.org www.infouga.org] and clicking on "virtual chapter" then click the link to participate in this online meeting. | ||
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[[Category:Regional_Family_History_Centers]] [[Category:Utah_Family_History_Centers]] | [[Category:Regional_Family_History_Centers]] [[Category:Utah_Family_History_Centers]] | ||