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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===


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==== Location &amp; Map  ====


*'''835 North&nbsp;900 East American Fork, Utah'''
*We are located in the same building as the Highland Utah FM Group ([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=835+North+900+East,+American+Fork,+Utah&hl=en&ll=40.394084,-111.773293&spn=0.013924,0.023367&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.425119,95.712891&oq=835+North+900+East+American+Fork,+Utah&hnear=835+N+900+E,+American+Fork,+Utah+84003&t=m&z=16 Map])&nbsp;which is on&nbsp;the&nbsp;North West Side of the Developmental Center Chapel&nbsp;'''located directly West and across the street&nbsp;from the Mt. Timpanogos Temple'''&nbsp;


===Center Contacts and Hours of Operation===
'''Phone:''' 801-763-2093&nbsp;&nbsp; '''E-mail:''' [mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net]


==Location &amp; Map==
==== Hours of Operations  ====


*835 North 900 East American Fork, Utah
'''Holiday Schedule:''' <u>Closed whenever the Mt. Timpanogos Temple is closed</u>&nbsp;
*We are located in the building ([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=835+North+900+East,+American+Fork,+Utah&hl=en&ll=40.394084,-111.773293&spn=0.013924,0.023367&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.425119,95.712891&oq=835+North+900+East+American+Fork,+Utah&hnear=835+N+900+E,+American+Fork,+Utah+84003&t=m&z=16 Map]) that is on the North West Side of the Developmental Center Chapel '''located directly West and across the street from the Mt. Timpanogos Temple'''


'''Phone:  801-763-2093 or 801-995-0780'''
'''Email:''' [mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org] or Richards.MtTimpFHC@gmail.com 
===Hours of Operations===
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== '''Specialized Help''' ==
'''''** By Appointment''''' =&gt; ''Shift opens as scheduled.&nbsp; Remains open as scheduled as long as patrons are using the center or there is are appointment that shift.&nbsp; ''<u>''Those without appointments are welcome, but you should call first to make sure center is open.''</u>
 
<span style="font-style: italic" />'''''*** By Appointment''' <u>'''ONLY'''</u>'' =&gt; ''Shift opens as scheduled if there is a previously scheduled appointment(s).&nbsp; If no appointments center will be closed.&nbsp; ''<u>''Those without appointments are welcome, but you should call first to make sure the center is open.''</u>
 
=== '''Family Tree'''  ===
 
'''[https://familysearch.org/tree/ Family Tree] ''' '
 
''[https://familysearch.org/tree-training Family Tree Training]'''


=== Monday from (9am-1pm) our specialties are Italy and General Research ===
[http://ldschurch1.adobeconnect.com/p6j1unuib6x/ '''Introduction to FamilySearch Tree:''']


=== Tuesday Mornings (9am-1pm) we have specialist in research in Sweden and Denmark ===
'''[http://broadcast.lds.org/eLearning/fhd/Community/en/FamilySearch/FamilyTree/pdf/FT-QSG_LDS.pdf Family Tree: Quick Start Guide]'''


=== Thursday Nights (5pm-8pm) we have a specialist on staff that can help with Jewish research, Native American research and Danish research ===
    Family Tree is an updated approach to organizing and recording your genealogy online. It merges the best features and data from new.FamilySearch and adds powerful tools for data accuracy, usability, and collaboration. Family Tree development is ongoing and aggressive, so you can expect frequent updates, including additional training materials.


=== We have specialist who, by request, can help with research in Italy,  Quebec, Canada and France. ===
<br> <br>


==='''Volunteer at the Center'''===
=== Youth Groups  ===


Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093, (801)995-0780 or email [mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org] for more information on how to join our TFHC consultant staff.
'''We always look forward to working with Ward Youth Groups!'''


==='''FamilySearch'''===
Please call center to make an appointment for your group prior to your visit.&nbsp;


FamilySearch is an approach to organizing and recording your family history (genealogy) online. It has powerful tools for data accuracy, usability, and collaboration. It is a way to work together to do family history. FamilySearch development is ongoing and aggressive, so you can expect frequent updates, including additional training materials. FamilySearch is intended to become the most accurate representation of an ancestral line. familysearch.org  
'''''<u>Prior to coming please make sure all youth already have their LDS account to use for Indexing or to access New Family Search</u>'''''<i><u>.</u>&nbsp; </i>Please click on the following link for more information [https://ldsaccount.lds.org/sign-in/go/membershipInfo.jsf LDS Account Registration]


*
If your&nbsp;youth group is coming for help with&nbsp;New Family Search please have them bring information on at least one of their deceased ancestors to&nbsp;research.&nbsp;


===<u>Groups and Youth Groups</u>===
'''Also the Riverton Family History Center can train very large groups at the same time.&nbsp; Please see the click on the following link to schedule a time with them.''' [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Riverton_FamilySearch_Library/Group_Visits Riverton FHC Group Visits]
'''We always look forward to working with Youth Groups!'''  


Please call the center to make an appointment for your group prior to your visit.
=== Upcoming Events  ===


'''''<u>Prior to coming, please make sure all youth already have their Church account to use for Indexing or to access FamilySearch</u>'''''<i><u>.</u> </i>Please click on the following link for more information [https://id.churchofjesuschrist.org/ Church Account Registration]
=== Create&nbsp;your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart  ===


If your group is coming for help with FamilySearch please have them bring information on at least one of their deceased ancestors to research 
To create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart please go to [https://createfan.com createfan.com]. You will be requested to log into you FamilySearch account so the software can gather your ancestorial information from FamilySearch. This will generate a PDF document that you can save or print.


<br />Create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart
''Note: The 9 generations printed from new.familysearch may not be accurate unless individuals have cleaned up and verified their ancestors as far back as 9 generations.''


To create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart please go to [https://treeseek.com/ treeseek.com]. You will be requested to log into you FamilySearch account so the software can gather your ancestral information from FamilySearch. This will generate a PDF document that you can save or print.
=== FREE Online Genealogy Forms and Training  ===


''Note: The 9 generations printed form FamilySearch.org may not be accurate unless individuals have cleaned up and verified their ancestors as far back as 9 generations.''
==== Online Forms  ====


===FREE Online Genealogy Forms and Training===
:*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Home/Welcome/frameset_information.asp?GPage=../../Search/RG/Guide/PedChart.asp&APage=how_do_i_begin_a.asp Pedigree Chart]
:*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Home/Welcome/frameset_information.asp?GPage=../../Search/RG/Guide/FamGrpRe.asp&APage=how_do_i_begin_a.asp Family Group Record Chart]


====Online Forms====
==== Online Training Courses  ====


:*[http://www.byub.org/ancestors/charts/ Pedigree Chart]
:*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Home/Welcome/frameset_information.asp How to Start Your Family History - 6 Basic Steps ]
:*[http://www.byub.org/ancestors/charts/ Family Group Record Chart]


====Online Training Courses and Research Training Videos====
==== Online Research Training Videos ====


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center Learning Center Home Page and Index of all Research Training Videos]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/home.html Learning Center Home Page and Index of all Research Training Videos]


The following list is just a sampling of many of the ResearchTraining Videos that are available from the above link at the Learning Center Home page.  
The following list&nbsp;is just a sampling of&nbsp;many of the ResearchTraining Videos that are available from the above link at the Learning Center Home page.  


:*England and UK Research  
:*England and UK Research  
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/getting-started-in-genealogy Getting Started in Genealogy]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/england-beginning-research-series-lesson-1-getting-started/365 Getting Started]  
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/england-and-wales-census-records-1841-1911-indexes England and Wales Census Records 1841-1911 Indexes]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/england-beginning-research-series-lesson-2-understanding-census-records/366 Understand Census Records]
 
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/french-research/124 Basic French Research]


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/beginning-research-in-france-part-1 Basic French Research]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/scandinavian-research/127 Scandinavian Research]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/scandinavian-research/127 Scandinavian Research]


:*German Research  
:*&nbsp;German Research  
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/german-research/125 Basic Research]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/german-research/125 Basic Research]  
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/germany-beginning-research-series-lesson-1-getting-started/261 Beginning Research - Lesson 1]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/germany-beginning-research-series-lesson-1-getting-started/261 Beginning Research - Lesson 1]  
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/germany-beginning-research-series-lesson-2-learn-about-historical-background/262 Beginning Research - Lesson 2]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/germany-beginning-research-series-lesson-2-learn-about-historical-background/262 Beginning Research - Lesson 2]


:*Ireland Research  
:*&nbsp;Ireland Research  
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/ireland-beginning-research-series-church-records Church Records]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/ireland-beginning-research-series-church-records/137 Church Records]  
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/ireland-beginning-research-series-civil-registration Civil Registration]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/ireland-beginning-research-series-civil-registration/138 Civil Registration]


:*Italian Research  
:*Italian Research  
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/search?q=italian&show=all Italian Research Training Videos]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Italy%22 Italian Research Training Videos]  
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/basic-italian-research Basic Italian Research]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/basic-italian-research/246 Basic Italian Research]


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center-search/?q=latin+america&show=all Latin American]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22Latin%20America%22 Latin American]


:*United States  
:*United States  
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center-search/?q=united+states&show=all United States Research Training Videos]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/results.html?fq=place%3A%22United%20States%22 United States Research Training Videos]
 
==== Online Training Videos  ====
 
:*<u>'''5 Minute Genealogy Videos Series'''</u>.&nbsp; This video series is all about helping you quickly discover your family history. Each episode will guide you through basic research principles that will help you have success finding your ancestors.
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/5-minute-genealogy-episode-19-get-help-in-person/470 Getting help at a Family History Center]
:**[http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/Community/en/FamilySearch/5Minute/index.html?bcpid=1125699851001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAsMO7iuE~,0a6boL_aMzTJOsGRProGiwOzxa5j5EAh&bclid=954918779001&bctid=1332060445001 5 Minute Genealogy Videos Series]
 
=== Microfilm - Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library  ===


===Microfilm - Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library===
[http://lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/FHL/FamilyHistoryFilms.pl Family History Library Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library]


[http://lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/FHL/FamilyHistoryFilms.pl FS Library Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library]
=== Microfilm - Online Ordering  ===


====Databases and Software====
Microfilm ordering is now done online and is no longer required to be done at a FHC by doing the following steps:&nbsp;
 
#<span style="display: none;" id="1328891692615S">&nbsp;</span>Find film number by searching using the [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog New Catalog] or using the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Library/FHLC/frameset_fhlc.asp Legacy Catalog]
#Then order film online at [https://www.familysearch.org/films/ Online Film Ordering]&nbsp; NOTE:&nbsp; <u>''Be sure to select the Mount Timpanogos Family History&nbsp;Center&nbsp;as the Center/library you want it sent to, or it might go to a different FHC.''</u>
#Then email us with your name and email addresses/phone number with your film number(s) and we will notify you when we receive your film(s) and it is available at our FHC! '''E-mail:''' [mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net]<br>
 
You can order the microfilm for two lengths of time:
 
:*Short-term loan - With this loan, films must be returned within 90 days. A 60-day renewal option is available after your short-term loan expires.
:*Indefinite loan - The film will remain at the FHC indefinitely.
 
<u>'''Microfilm Prices as of Feb. 15, 2012&nbsp;'''</u>
 
:*Short-term film loan $7.50 {<u>''must be returned after 90 days''</u>}<br>
:*Short-term film loan extension $7.50 {<u>''must be returned after extending for additonal 60-days''</u>}<br>
:*Indefinite film loan $18.75 {<u>''Remains at the library/center indefinitely''</u>}<br>
:*Microfiche loan $4.75
 
=== Center Resources  ===
 
==== Collections  ====
 
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:''']&nbsp;
:
 
==== &nbsp;Databases and Software&nbsp;  ====


:*'''Software:'''  
:*'''Software:'''  
:**RootsMagic
:**RootsMagic  
:**AncestrialQuest
:**AncestrialQuest  
:**PAF - v2,3 &amp; 5
:**PAF - v2,3 &amp; 5  
:**FamilyInsight
:**FamilyInsight


:*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' This center has access to the FamilySearch Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.  
:*[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.&nbsp;&nbsp;
:**19th Century British Library Newspapers
:**19th Centry British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
:**Alexander Street - Social and Cultural History, The American Civil War, Women and Social Movements in the United States
:**Access Newspaper Archive
:**American Ancestors - New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS)
:**Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War  
:**Ancestry.com Institution
:**Ancestry.com  
:**ArkivDigital (Swedish Records)
:**ArkivDigital Online - Swedish Genealogy
:**FamNet (New Zealand)
:**Findmypast
:**Findmypast Institution Version
:**Fold3.com (previously known as Footnote.com)  
:**Fold3 Military records
:**The Genealogist
:**Geneanet - France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany
:**Godfrey Memorial Library
:**MyHeritage Library Edition
:**Hertiage Quest Online
:**Newspapers.com
:**Historic Map Works Library Edition  
:**Paper Trail American 19th century westward migration documents
:**Paper Trail  
:**Puzzilla
:**World Vital Records


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


:*We have 19 desk top computers, each with two screens, for individual or group use.
:*We have 15 desk top computers for individual or group use.  
:*1 printer. (Capable of scanning documents/photos to a USB drive or directly to FamilySearch)
:*2 printers.&nbsp;&nbsp; (One printer can scan documents and save them to a USB drive)  
:*Canon MS300 microfiche and microfilm reader
:*3 microfilm readers. (one connected to a computer for scanning and saving&nbsp;images, and two that are the older manually operated type.)
:*'''Epson FastFoto FF-640 photo scanner''' (call during open hours to make an appointment to use this scanner 801-763-2093)
:*'''Epson Perfection V600 Flat Bed photo, slide and negative scanner''' (call during open hours to make an appointment to use this scanner 801-763-2093)


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===Center Services===
=== Center Services ===
 
Staff Lanuage Specialists
 
:*Danish - Gil Torriente
:*Dutch - Robert Bakker
:*French - Jerry Faerber, Elizabeth Watkins&nbsp;
:*German - Jerry Faerber
:*Italian - Craig Tea
:*Norwegian - Gil Torriente
:*Spanish - Lupe Lee, Gil Torriente
:*Swedish - Sue Smith, (native) Gil Torriente
:*Tahitian - Jerry Faerber
 
==== Non Staff lanuage Specialists  ====
 
:*Italian (native) - Lisa Williams


Staff Language Specialists  
==== Staff Software and Computer Specialists ====


:*Danish
:*Ancestry.com - Clark Nielsen, Carol Gould, Kaye Lopez, Craig Tea
:*German
:*Ancestrial Quest - Carol Gould, Kaye Lopez, Sue Smith&nbsp;
:*Norwegian
:*Beginning Basic Computer - (MAC &amp; PC) Tina Adams, Connie Faerber, Mark Smith<br>
:*Limited Russian
:*FamilyInsight - Tina Adams, Craig Tea
:*Portuguese
:*Indexing - Lupe Lee, Sue Smith, Kent Sargent (Italian Indexing), Craig Tea (Italian Indexing)
:*Spanish
:*Internet for research - Tina Adams
:*Legacy - Tina Adams, Lynn McFadden, Elizabeth Watkins&nbsp;
:*New Family Search - Tina Adams, Carol Gould , Artie Lee, Sue Smith
:*New Family Search - Cleanup&nbsp; - Tina Adams
:*Old Famliy Search - Carol Gould , Sue Smith
:*PAF - Tina Adams, Carol Gould , Artie Lee, Sue Smith
:*PowerPoint - Tina Adams
:*RootsMagic - Carol Gould, Sue Smith
:*Training - Tina Adams


====Staff Software and Computer Specialists====
==== Staff Research Specialists&nbsp;  ====


:*Ancestry.com
:*Danish - Gil Torriente
:*Ancestrial Quest
:*England - Elizabeth Watkins
:*Beginning Basic Computer
:*German - Jerry Faerber
:*FamilyInsight
:*Italian - Craig Tea
:*FamilySearch
:*New England - Elizabeth Watkins
:*Indexing
:*Norwegian - Gil Torriente
:*Internet for research
:*Southern States - Carol Gould
:*Legacy
:*Spain - Gil Torriente
:*PAF
:*Swedish - Gil Torriente, Sue Smith
:*PowerPoint
:*RootsMagic
:*Training


====Staff Research Specialists====
==== Non Staff Research Specialists ====


:*Danish
:*Italian Research including MicroFilm, Indexing - Lisa Williams
:*Norwegian
:*Southern States
:*Spain
:*Swedish
:*Brazil
:*Germany


===Resources Outside Local Area===
=== Resources Outside Local Area ===


:[[Browse by Country]]
:[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Browse_by_Country Browse by Country]  
:[[England Genealogy|England]]
:[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/England England]  
:[[France Genealogy|France]]
:[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/France France]  
:[[Italy Genealogy|Italy]]
:[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Italy Italy]  
:[[Mexico Genealogy|Mexico]]
:[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Mexico Mexico]  
:[[Sweden Genealogy|Sweden]]
:[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Sweden Sweden]  
:[[United Kingdom]]
:[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/United_Kingdom United Kingdom]  
:[[United States|USA]]
:[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/United_States USA]


===Resources in the Local Area===
=== Resources in the Local Area ===


:*[[Provo, Utah]]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Provo,_Utah Provo, Utah]  
:*[[Utah County, Utah Genealogy|Utah County]]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Utah_County,_Utah Utah County]  
:*[http://www.gensocietyofutah.org/ The Genealogical Society of Utah]
:*[http://www.gensocietyofutah.org/ The Genealogical Society of Utah]  
:*[http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/cemeteries/ Utah State Cemetery And Burial Database]
:*[http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/cemeteries/ Utah State Cemetery And Burial Database]  
:*[http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/cemeteries/cemeteries.html Utah State History - Find a Cemetery In Utah]
:*[http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/cemeteries/cemeteries.html Utah State History - Find a Cemetery In Utah]


===Links===
=== Links ===
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:*[http://www.dupinternational.org/ Daughters of the Utah Pioneers]
:*[http://www.dupinternational.org/ Daughters of the Utah Pioneers]  
:*[http://boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/ Journals, Diaries, Biographies, Autobiographies and Letters of Some Early Mormons and Others Who Knew Joseph Smith, Jr. and/or His Contemporaries]
:*[http://www.boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/ Journals, Diaries, Biographies, Autobiographies and Letters of Some Early Mormons and Others Who Knew Joseph Smith, Jr. and/or His Contemporaries]
:*[http://www.sonsofutahpioneers.org/ Sons of Utah Pioneers]
:*[http://www.lds.org/church/temples/mount-timpanogos-utah?lang=eng Mt. Timpanogos Temple]
:*[http://www.lds.org/church/temples/find-a-temple?lang=eng Temples Around the World]  
:*[http://www.sonsofutahpioneers.org/ Sons of Utah Pioneers]
:*[http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/construction/ Temples Under Construction {Includes construction photos}]


<u>'''National Links:'''</u>  
<u>'''National Links:'''</u><br>  


:*[http://www.archives.gov National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC]
:*[http://www.archives.gov National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC]  
:*[http://www.loc.gov/index.html Library of Congress, Washington, DC]
:*[http://www.loc.gov/index.html Library of Congress, Washington, DC]  
:*[http://www.dar.org Daughters of the American Revolution]
:*[http://www.dar.org Daughters of the American Revolution]  
:*[http://www.dclibrary.org/research/collections Martin Luther King Public Library, Washington DC Special Collections]
:*[http://www.dclibrary.org/research/collections Martin Luther King Public Library, Washington DC Special Collections]


===Other FamilySearch Centers and Resources===
=== Other Family History and Library Centers and Resources ===


:*[http://billiongraves.com/index.php Billiongraves.com]
:*[http://billiongraves.com/index.php Billiongraves.com]  
:*[http://familyhistory.byu.edu/ BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy]
:*[http://familyhistory.byu.edu/ BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy]  
:*[http://lib.byu.edu/sites/familyhistory/ BYU Family History Library]
:*[http://lib.byu.edu/sites/familyhistory/ BYU Family History Library]  
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/logan_utah Logan Utah FamilySearch Center]
:*[[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan Utah Family History Center]]  
:*[[Main Page|Research WIKI]]
:*[[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa Arizona Family History Center]]  
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Main_Page Research WIKI]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ Salt Lake City FamilySearch Library]
:*[[Riverton Utah Family History Center|Riverton Utah Family History Center]]  
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/St_George_Utah_FamilySearch_Center St. George Utah FamilySearch Center]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/locations/saltlakecity-library Salt Lake City Family History Library]  
:*[https://www.uvtagg.org/ Utah Valley Technology and Genealogy Group] - Formerly the UV PAF Users Group
:*[http://www.familyhistorycenter.org/ St. George Utah Family History Center]  
:*[http://www.familyhistorytraining.org/ Utah South Area Family History Training Center]
:*[http://uvpafug.org/index.html Utah Valley Technology and Genealogy Group] - Formerly the UV PAF Users Group


===Volunteer at the Center===
=== Volunteer at the Center ===


Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093, (801)995-0780 or email [mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org] for more information on how to join our TFHC consultant staff.  
Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093 or email&nbsp;[mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net]&nbsp;for more information on how to join our FHC consultant staff.  


[[Category:Utah_FamilySearch_Centers]]
[[Category:Utah_Family_History_Centers]]

Revision as of 20:31, 9 December 2012

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


Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

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Location & Map[edit | edit source]

  • 835 North 900 East American Fork, Utah
  • We are located in the same building as the Highland Utah FM Group (Map) which is on the North West Side of the Developmental Center Chapel located directly West and across the street from the Mt. Timpanogos Temple 

Phone: 801-763-2093   E-mail: ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net

Hours of Operations[edit | edit source]

Holiday Schedule: Closed whenever the Mt. Timpanogos Temple is closed 

9AM - 1PM SHIFT 1PM - 5PM SHIFT 5PM - 8PM SHIFT
Sunday CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Monday CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Tuesday OPEN OPEN CLOSED
Wednesday OPEN OPEN By Appointment**
Thursday OPEN CLOSED By Appointment ONLY***
Friday OPEN CLOSED CLOSED
Saturday CLOSED
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CLOSED

** By Appointment => Shift opens as scheduled.  Remains open as scheduled as long as patrons are using the center or there is are appointment that shift.  Those without appointments are welcome, but you should call first to make sure center is open.

*** By Appointment ONLY => Shift opens as scheduled if there is a previously scheduled appointment(s).  If no appointments center will be closed.  Those without appointments are welcome, but you should call first to make sure the center is open.

Family Tree[edit | edit source]

Family Tree '

Family Tree Training'

Introduction to FamilySearch Tree:

Family Tree: Quick Start Guide 

   Family Tree is an updated approach to organizing and recording your genealogy online. It merges the best features and data from new.FamilySearch and adds powerful tools for data accuracy, usability, and collaboration. Family Tree development is ongoing and aggressive, so you can expect frequent updates, including additional training materials.



Youth Groups[edit | edit source]

We always look forward to working with Ward Youth Groups!

Please call center to make an appointment for your group prior to your visit. 

Prior to coming please make sure all youth already have their LDS account to use for Indexing or to access New Family Search.  Please click on the following link for more information LDS Account Registration

If your youth group is coming for help with New Family Search please have them bring information on at least one of their deceased ancestors to research. 

Also the Riverton Family History Center can train very large groups at the same time.  Please see the click on the following link to schedule a time with them. Riverton FHC Group Visits

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart[edit | edit source]

To create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart please go to createfan.com. You will be requested to log into you FamilySearch account so the software can gather your ancestorial information from FamilySearch. This will generate a PDF document that you can save or print.

Note: The 9 generations printed from new.familysearch may not be accurate unless individuals have cleaned up and verified their ancestors as far back as 9 generations.

FREE Online Genealogy Forms and Training[edit | edit source]

Online Forms[edit | edit source]

Online Training Courses[edit | edit source]

Online Research Training Videos[edit | edit source]

The following list is just a sampling of many of the ResearchTraining Videos that are available from the above link at the Learning Center Home page.

Online Training Videos[edit | edit source]

Microfilm - Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library[edit | edit source]

Family History Library Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library

Microfilm - Online Ordering[edit | edit source]

Microfilm ordering is now done online and is no longer required to be done at a FHC by doing the following steps: 

  1. Find film number by searching using the New Catalog or using the Legacy Catalog
  2. Then order film online at Online Film Ordering  NOTE:  Be sure to select the Mount Timpanogos Family History Center as the Center/library you want it sent to, or it might go to a different FHC.
  3. Then email us with your name and email addresses/phone number with your film number(s) and we will notify you when we receive your film(s) and it is available at our FHC! E-mail: ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net

You can order the microfilm for two lengths of time:

  • Short-term loan - With this loan, films must be returned within 90 days. A 60-day renewal option is available after your short-term loan expires.
  • Indefinite loan - The film will remain at the FHC indefinitely.

Microfilm Prices as of Feb. 15, 2012 

  • Short-term film loan $7.50 {must be returned after 90 days}
  • Short-term film loan extension $7.50 {must be returned after extending for additonal 60-days}
  • Indefinite film loan $18.75 {Remains at the library/center indefinitely}
  • Microfiche loan $4.75

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

 Databases and Software [edit | edit source]

  • Software:
    • RootsMagic
    • AncestrialQuest
    • PAF - v2,3 & 5
    • FamilyInsight
  • 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.  
    • 19th Centry British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
    • Access Newspaper Archive
    • Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
    • Ancestry.com
    • ArkivDigital Online - Swedish Genealogy
    • Findmypast
    • Fold3.com (previously known as Footnote.com)
    • The Genealogist
    • Godfrey Memorial Library
    • Hertiage Quest Online
    • Historic Map Works Library Edition
    • Paper Trail
    • World Vital Records

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • We have 15 desk top computers for individual or group use.
  • 2 printers.   (One printer can scan documents and save them to a USB drive)
  • 3 microfilm readers. (one connected to a computer for scanning and saving images, and two that are the older manually operated type.)


Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Lanuage Specialists

  • Danish - Gil Torriente
  • Dutch - Robert Bakker
  • French - Jerry Faerber, Elizabeth Watkins 
  • German - Jerry Faerber
  • Italian - Craig Tea
  • Norwegian - Gil Torriente
  • Spanish - Lupe Lee, Gil Torriente
  • Swedish - Sue Smith, (native) Gil Torriente
  • Tahitian - Jerry Faerber

Non Staff lanuage Specialists[edit | edit source]

  • Italian (native) - Lisa Williams

Staff Software and Computer Specialists[edit | edit source]

  • Ancestry.com - Clark Nielsen, Carol Gould, Kaye Lopez, Craig Tea
  • Ancestrial Quest - Carol Gould, Kaye Lopez, Sue Smith 
  • Beginning Basic Computer - (MAC & PC) Tina Adams, Connie Faerber, Mark Smith
  • FamilyInsight - Tina Adams, Craig Tea
  • Indexing - Lupe Lee, Sue Smith, Kent Sargent (Italian Indexing), Craig Tea (Italian Indexing)
  • Internet for research - Tina Adams
  • Legacy - Tina Adams, Lynn McFadden, Elizabeth Watkins 
  • New Family Search - Tina Adams, Carol Gould , Artie Lee, Sue Smith
  • New Family Search - Cleanup  - Tina Adams
  • Old Famliy Search - Carol Gould , Sue Smith
  • PAF - Tina Adams, Carol Gould , Artie Lee, Sue Smith
  • PowerPoint - Tina Adams
  • RootsMagic - Carol Gould, Sue Smith
  • Training - Tina Adams

Staff Research Specialists [edit | edit source]

  • Danish - Gil Torriente
  • England - Elizabeth Watkins
  • German - Jerry Faerber
  • Italian - Craig Tea
  • New England - Elizabeth Watkins
  • Norwegian - Gil Torriente
  • Southern States - Carol Gould
  • Spain - Gil Torriente
  • Swedish - Gil Torriente, Sue Smith

Non Staff Research Specialists[edit | edit source]

  • Italian Research including MicroFilm, Indexing - Lisa Williams

Resources Outside Local Area[edit | edit source]

Browse by Country
England
France
Italy
Mexico
Sweden
United Kingdom
USA

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Links[edit | edit source]

National Links:

Other Family History and Library Centers and Resources[edit | edit source]

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093 or email ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net for more information on how to join our FHC consultant staff.

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