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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]
Location and Map:
Address: 1215 N. 1000 W. Mapleton, Utah. (Enter on the Southwest corner of the building.)
Phone: 801-489-2999
E-mail: ut_mapleton@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
Monday: 10 AM to 1 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM and 7 - 9 PM
Sunday: 5 - 8 PM
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events
- 2017 Family History Fair
- On February 25, 2017, the Mapleton Family History Center will host its annual family history fair. We hope you will join us at 9:00 a.m. and spend the day. The fair will be held at 475 North Highway 89 in Mapleton, and will include a free lunch for all attendees. Click here to see the class schedule for the fair. Click here to see the fair poster.
- Family Time at the Mapleton Family History Center
- We want to help you put "Family" back into Family History at the Mapleton Family History Center. Schedule a time for your family to gather at the Center to work on family history. Click here to see more details on how to schedule a time for your family.
- Operation Recovery: Save the Box
- Join our Twelve-Step Family History Program to preserve your family history. Click here to see more details. Click here for our Operation Recovery Flyer.
Class Schedules[edit | edit source]
Check our class schedule for a current list of classes below. We have classes on many Sunday nights. Check back frequently for updated schedules as we add new classes. For class suggestions contact class coordinator Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com
| Date | Time | Class | Description | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday
2 Apr |
General Conference | No classes | ||
| Sunday
9 Apr |
6:30
PM |
Youth Consultants Class | Our regular monthly class for youth temple and family history consultants | |
| Thursday
13 Apr |
7:00
PM |
FamilySearch
for Absolute Beginners |
Part V - A case study to apply what you have learned in the beginning classes | Patti & Charlie Coombs |
| Sunday
16 Apr |
General Conference - No Classes - Center Closed | |||
| Thursday
20 Apr |
7:00
PM |
FamilySearch
for Absolute Beginners |
Part VI - Review and Where Next? | Patti & Charlie Coombs |
| Sunday
23 Apr |
6:30
PM |
FamilySearch Family Tree Questions & Answers | If you have questions or problems regarding Family Tree, bring your questions and problems to us for answers and assistance. Even if you don't have problems or questions, show up anyway and we will share solutions to some of the most common problems users encounter when using Family Tree on FamilySearch. | Guy Black |
| Sunday
30 Apr |
6:30
PM |
Merging Pitfalls & Best Practices | Improper merging can cause a great deal of disorder in FamilySearch Family Tree. Learn how to avoid making merging mistakes and how to best merge people in FamilySearch to avoid damaging the tree. We will also teach you how to best fix bad merges performed by other users. | Guy
Black |
| Sunday
7 May |
6:30
PM |
Many Facets of Family History and Finding Your Best Place to Work | Learn how to find the best place to work on Family History, including where to work in FamilySearch.org. | Patti & Charlie Coombs |
| Sunday
14 May |
CLOSED FOR MOTHER'S DAY | |||
| Sunday
21 May |
6:30
PM |
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| Sunday
28 May |
CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY | |||
| Monday
29 May |
CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY |
Miscellaneous Classes How to Use our Scanners at the FHC (by appt. only) email Guy Black for a Wednesday night appointment at guyblacklaw@gmail.com.
To be on a class notification email list email Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com
For class suggestions email the class coordinator Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com.
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
- (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[edit | edit source]
- 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.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- We have 17 personal computers and 2 laser printer-copier-scanners with Duplex scanning capability.
- We have 2 Epson Perfection V500 photo, slide and document plate scanners.
- We have a Kodak PS80 High Speed photograph scanner.
- We have a Millenniata M-Writer archival disc writer and discs available for purchase for $3 each.
- We have readers & printers for both microfiche microfilm research.
- We have an extensive collection of microfiche and specific microfilms ordered by our patrons.
- Call our phone number listed above to determine if we have a microfilm you are seeking.
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the Bountiful and Chattanooga FHC pages for examples.)
Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]
(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.)
Springville-Mapleton Pioneer Museum
- 175 South Main Street, Springville, Utah 84663 (801)491-2076
- Springville Pioneer Museum
Spanish Fork Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum
- 390 North Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 (801)360-0117
Links[edit | edit source]
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
- We are always looking for volunteers to help staff our center. We welcome all enthusiastic family historians, regardless of experience or expertise. Even if you have no prior experience as a consultant, we can pair you with experienced consultants until you feel comfortable and trained in the consultant role.
- We need consultants for any of our shifts, but have special needs during the day on Thursdays and on Tuesday afternoons. We would also like to open the center on Friday mornings in the future.
Other Resources[edit | edit source]
- Posted below are links to resources from prior conferences, summer programs, class handouts, and other non-current materials.
- 2017 Family History Fair Class Handouts
- Getting Started: The Different Facets of Family History
- Getting Started: Navigation, Pedigree Views & Person Pages
- Getting Started: Record Hints & Attaching Sources
- Getting Started: FamilySearch Partners
- Getting Started: Photos & Stories
- Getting Started: FamilySearch Screenshots
- Fast, Accurate Research Using FamilySearch
- Fast, Accurate Research Using Google
- Fast, Accurate Research Using Affiliate & Other Websites
- Fast, Accurate Research For Trek
- Ancestry.com: Overview, Search Strategies, Catalog & Collections
- Ancestry.com: Ancestry Trees, Linking with FamilySearch
- County Histories: Locating Ancestors and Breaking Brick Walls
- A Research Process: Organizing Your Research Systematically
- Locating & Using Digital Newspapers
- Newspaper Helpful Hints
- Advanced FamilySearch
- Basic Indexing Guidelines
- Indexing Keyboard Shortcuts
- FamilySearch Mobile Apps
- PowerPoint Presentations From Amy Fox's FamilySearch Classes