Tallahassee Florida FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.

The Tallahassee Florida Family History Center serves all those interested in researching their family history in the Tallahassee, Cairo, Crawfordville, Madison, Perry, Quincy, and Thomasville areas.

TallahasseeStakeCenter.jpg

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location & Map:

Address: 312 Stadium Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304
We are located across the street from the Florida State University College of Medicine. Park on the southwest side of the building, in the section by the parking sign indicating you are visiting the Family History Center. Ring the intercom at the southwest entrance if the door is locked.
Location on Map

Phone: 850-222-8870

E-mail: fl_tallahassee@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:

Tuesday-Thursday: 10am-9pm

Holiday Schedule:

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Schedule an appointment for yourself or a group to learn more about how to do family history. See the contact information above.

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.

The Center also has several collections of family history information from LDS families that have lived in the Florida/George area in the past.

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

FHC Portal: This center has the Family History Center Portal which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions including:

19th Century British Newspapers
Alexander Street Press (American Civil War Collections)
Ancestry.com (Family History Library edition)
FindMyPast
Fold3.com,formerly Footnote.com
Genline FamilyFinder (Swedish)
Godfrey Memorial Library
Heritage Quest

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

Microfilm readers
Microfiche reader
Computers with internet connection and access to premium websites.
Printer for use with computers.
Digital camera for images of microfilm or microfiche records

Center Services [edit | edit source]

Patrons may bring their personal computers for note taking or entering information into personal genealogical programs. Wireless internet access is currently available. Memory sticks can also be used to download information.

Resources in the Local Area
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(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)

Links[edit | edit source]

(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)

Volunteer at the Center
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Family History Center Staff

Staff is needed for customer service during the hours the Center is open. Volunteers should be comfortable with computer use and enjoy working with people. A knowledge of basic family history research principles is helpful, but training will be provided. A minimum of 2 shifts per month in the Center is required and more is cheerfully allowed.

Indexing

Family Search is making records available on-line as quickly as possible. One of the keys to making these records useful is the Indexing program. Without an index, researchers have to browse through the images, sometimes one at a time, to find a specific record. Indexing can be done at home and is an excellent activity for Family History Center Staff when the Center is not busy. To find out more about indexing and take a test drive go to http://www.familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing

Basic Computer Literacy Tutor

With the rapid increase in research data becoming available on-line, long-time family history researchers are facing the need to learn new skills. A patient and understanding tutor is needed to help small groups or individuals learn basic computer skills. Contact the Director by telephone or email if you are interested in teaching or helping to develop training in this topic.

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-{{FHCpage|location=South Carolina}}The Tallahassee Florida Family History Center serves all those interested in researching their family history in the Tallahassee, Cairo, Crawfordville, Madison, Perry, Quincy, and Thomasville areas. [[Image:TallahasseeStakeCenter.jpg|thumb|right|350px]]
+{{FHCpage|location=South Carolina}}The Tallahassee Florida Family History Center serves all those interested in researching their family history in the Tallahassee, Cairo, Crawfordville, Madison, Perry, Quincy, and Thomasville areas. [[Image:TallahasseeStakeCenter.jpg|thumb|right|350px|TallahasseeStakeCenter.jpg]]
 === Center Contacts and Hours  ===
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 ==== Collections  ====
 :*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
-:**The Center has several collections of family history information from LDS families that have lived in the Florida/George area in the past. <br>
+The Center also has several collections of family history information from LDS families that have lived in the Florida/George area in the past.
-:**''(List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)''
+==== Databases and Software ====
+FHC Portal: This center has the Family History Center Portal which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions including:
+:
+:*19th Century British Newspapers
+:*Alexander Street Press (American Civil War Collections)
+:*Ancestry.com (Family History Library edition)
+:*FindMyPast
+:*Fold3.com,formerly Footnote.com
+:*Genline FamilyFinder (Swedish)
+:*Godfrey Memorial Library
+:*Heritage Quest<br>
-==== Databases and Software  ====
-:*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''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. For example, you can access information on Ancestry.com, Fold3.com, and Find My Past for no charge.&nbsp; <br>
-:*At the family history center, you can use popular family history programs, such as Personal Ancestral File (PAF) and Ancestral Quest.&nbsp;
-:*Assistance in learning to use New Family Search and Family Search, and in problem solving any issues you may have. &nbsp;You can also learn how to make changes to your family search pedigree, or request changes be made as needed. &nbsp;
 ==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
-:*The center has multiple internet and printing-capable computers and free wi-fi
+:*Microfilm readers
-:*Several microfilm/microfiche machines are available
+:*Microfiche reader
-:*Receive help in ordering microfilm/microfiche.
+:*Computers with internet connection and access to premium websites.
-:*A computer able to print/scan from microfilm/microfiche.
+:*Printer for use with computers.
-:*Printing is available for $0.10 a page.&nbsp;
+:*Digital camera for images of microfilm or microfiche records
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-=== Center Services  ===
+=== Center Services&nbsp;&nbsp; ===
-==== Staff Research Specialties&nbsp; &nbsp; ====
+''Patrons may bring their personal computers for note taking or entering information into personal genealogical programs. Wireless internet access is currently available. Memory sticks can also be used to download information.''
-''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa]] and [[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan]] FHC pages for examples.)''
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-=== Volunteer at the Center<br> ===
+=== Volunteer at the Center<br>  ===
+Family History Center Staff
+Staff is needed for customer service during the hours the Center is open. Volunteers should be comfortable with computer use and enjoy working with people. A knowledge of basic family history research principles is helpful, but training will be provided. A minimum of 2 shifts per month in the Center is required and more is cheerfully allowed.
+Indexing
+Family Search is making records available on-line as quickly as possible. One of the keys to making these records useful is the Indexing program. Without an index, researchers have to browse through the images, sometimes one at a time, to find a specific record. Indexing can be done at home and is an excellent activity for Family History Center Staff when the Center is not busy. To find out more about indexing and take a test drive go to http://www.familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing
+Basic Computer Literacy Tutor
+With the rapid increase in research data becoming available on-line, long-time family history researchers are facing the need to learn new skills. A patient and understanding tutor is needed to help small groups or individuals learn basic computer skills. Contact the Director by telephone or email if you are interested in teaching or helping to develop training in this topic.