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*'''Tuesday:'''11:00am-2:00pm  
*'''Tuesday:'''11:00am-2:00pm  
*'''Wednesday:'''6:30pm-8:30pm  
*'''Wednesday:'''6:30pm-8:30pm  
*'''Thursday:  By Appointment Only (512-998-9548)'''  
*'''Thursday:  By Appointment Only (440-796-0485)'''  
*'''Saturday:'''11:00am-2:00pm
*'''1st, 2nd and 3rd Saturday:'''11:00am-2:00pm


'''Holiday Schedule:'''
'''Holiday Schedule:'''


'''Closed all major holidays:'''  
'''Closed all major holidays: Summer by appt only'''  


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==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
 
4th Sunday 7:00 PM at  2400 N. A. W. Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, TX
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==== Collections  ====
==== Collections  ====


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.  
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to receive any of the films 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.)''
:*''Limited collection of genealogy reference books and films on permanent loan.''


==== Databases and Software  ====
==== Databases and Software  ====


:*'''[[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. ''(Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)''
:*'''[[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  ====
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====


:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''
:*''Two desktop computers, a printer/scanner and two film readers.''
:*No film scanner


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=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===


''(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.)''
Williamson County Genealogical Society  https://williamsontxgenealogy.org/
 
Round Rock Library https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/departments/library/
 
Southwestern University http://www.southwestern.edu/infoservices/


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=== Links  ===
=== Links  ===


''(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.)''  
''Texas State Library and Archives Commission'' https://www.tsl.texas.gov/arc/genfirst.html


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


''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''
''Contact Alan Rabe 440-796-0485''

Revision as of 05:45, 5 May 2017

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Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Address:

  • 218 Serenada Dr Georgetown TX 78628 United States
  • Language:English

Phone:

  • 1-512-863-8221

E-mail:

  • TX_Georgetown@ldsmail.net

Open Hours:

  • Tuesday:11:00am-2:00pm
  • Wednesday:6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Thursday: By Appointment Only (440-796-0485)
  • 1st, 2nd and 3rd Saturday:11:00am-2:00pm

Holiday Schedule:

Closed all major holidays: Summer by appt only



Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

4th Sunday 7:00 PM at 2400 N. A. W. Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, TX


Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

  • FamilySearch Catalog: This center has the ability to receive any of the films available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
  • Limited collection of genealogy reference books and films on permanent loan.

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]

  • Two desktop computers, a printer/scanner and two film readers.
  • No film scanner

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]

Williamson County Genealogical Society https://williamsontxgenealogy.org/

Round Rock Library https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/departments/library/

Southwestern University http://www.southwestern.edu/infoservices/


Links[edit | edit source]

Texas State Library and Archives Commission https://www.tsl.texas.gov/arc/genfirst.html


Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

Contact Alan Rabe 440-796-0485