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*'''Saturday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00p m
*'''Saturday:'''  10:00 am - 2:00p m


== '''Holiday Schedule''' ==
== '''Holiday Schedule 2017''' ==
* '''In 2017, we will be closed in observance of the following holidays:'''<br>Summer Vacation (July 24 - August 7)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            FHC Annual Picnic (August 12)<br>Labor Day (September 1 - September 5)<br>General Conference (September 30 - October 2)<br>Thanksgiving (November 19 - November 27)<br>Christmas/New Year's (December 19, 2017 - January 1, 2018)
* '''Closed in observance of the following holidays:'''<br>Summer Vacation (July 24 - August 7)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            FHC Annual Picnic (August 12)<br>Labor Day (September 1 - September 5)<br>General Conference (September 30 - October 2)<br>Thanksgiving (November 19 - November 27)<br>Christmas/New Year's (December 19, 2017 - January 1, 2018)


= '''All Classes are free!''' =
= '''All Classes are free!''' =
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Coming soon
Coming soon


=== <u>Using the Consultant Planner</u> ===
= '''Center Resources''' =
This class is for High Priest Group Leaders and Ward Consultants.
 
Monday, September 18, 2017 10:30am - 12:00pm
 
'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.'''  '''To Register:'''  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
 
=== '''<u>Handouts from class</u>''' ===
Coming soon
 
=== FH Guide - Project 1 - Goals 12, 13, & 14 ===
This class is for Temple and Family History Consultants.
 
Learn more about charts, apps, and changing account settings.
 
Thursday, September 28, 2017,  6:30pm - 8:00pm
 
'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.'''  '''To Register:'''  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
 
=== '''<u>Handouts from class</u>''' ===
Coming soon
 
== Staff Training Meetings  ==
 
We hold Training Meetings for all Temple and Family History Consultants the 2nd Thursday of every month (6:30 - 8:00 pm) in the Family History Center.&nbsp; The exception is in July, August, and December.&nbsp; 
 
In 2017, dates of staff meeting are as follows:&nbsp; January 12; February 16; March 9; April 13; May 11; June 8,  July (no staff meeting); August 12 (Saturday - our annual picnic from 5:00 - 6:30 pm ); September 14; October
 
12; November 9; and December (no staff meeting).&nbsp;
== Center Resources  ==
 
==== 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 order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.  
:*We have a large number of microfilm containing images of Washington birth and death Certificates, plus much more.
:*We have a large number of microfilm containing images of Washington birth and death Certificates, plus much more.
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*1 Flatbed scanner<br>
*1 Flatbed scanner<br>


== Center Services  ==
= '''Center Services''' =
 
=== Staff Research Specialties ===
 
= '''Resources in the Local Area'''  =
* Clark County Genealogical Society''':'''  http://www.ccgs-wa.org/
 
* Fort Vancouver Regional Library Genealogy Resources''':'''  http://www.fvrl.org/resources/genealogy


==== Staff Research Specialties ====
= '''Links''' =
* RootsTech 2017 Links: https://www.rootstech.org/rootstech-2017


<br>
* RootsTech 2016 Video Archivehttps://www.rootstech.org/videos
== Resources in the Local Area  ==
'''Clark County Genealogical Society:''' http://www.ccgs-wa.org/


'''Fort Vancouver Regional Library Genealogy Resources:'''  http://www.fvrl.org/resources/genealogy
= '''Volunteer at the Center'''  =
* If you are interested in being a consultant in our center, please send us an email: [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net] 
* Typically, consultants volunteer between 3 - 4 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research.


== Links ==
== '''Staff Training''' ==
'''RootsTech 2017 Links:'''  https://www.rootstech.org/rootstech-2017
* 2nd Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm
* In 2017, dates of staff meeting are as follows:&nbsp; January 12; February 16; March 9; April 13; May 11; June 8, July (no staff meeting); August 12 (Saturday - our annual picnic from 5:00 - 6:30 pm ); September 14; October  12; November 9; and December (no staff meeting).&nbsp;


'''RootsTech 2016 Video Archive:'''  https://www.rootstech.org/videos
== '''High Priest Group Leader over Temple and Family History Training''' ==
* 3rd Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm (as needed) please check here often
* Consultant planner, user name and helper number, discussion of other thoughts
* September 21
'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.'''   


== Volunteer at the Center ==
'''To Register:'''  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
 
==== '''<u>Handouts from class</u>''' ====
Coming soon
 
=== FH Guide - Project 1 - Goals 12, 13, & 14 ===
This class is for Temple and Family History Consultants.
 
Learn more about charts, apps, and changing account settings.
 
Thursday, September 28, 2017,  6:30pm - 8:00pm
 
'''Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.'''  '''To Register:'''  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email:  [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]
 
==== '''<u>Handouts from class</u>''' ====
 
==== Coming soon ====
 
== Staff Training Meetings ==


If you are interested in being a consultant in our center, please send us an email: [mailto:WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net]  Typically, consultants volunteer between 3 - 4 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research.<br>
We hold Training Meetings for all Temple and Family History Consultants the 2nd Thursday of every month (6:30 - 8:00 pm) in the Family History Center.&nbsp; The exception is in July, August, and December.&nbsp;

Revision as of 13:48, 16 August 2017

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


Family History Center
Family History computer area
FHC

Welcome to the Vancouver, Washington Family History Center. [edit | edit source]

We are located in East Vancouver, look forward to serving you in all of your family research endeavors![edit | edit source]

Center Information[edit | edit source]

Location Map:

Address:

  • 18300 NE 18th St Vancouver WA 98684 United States

(entrance to the Family History Center is on the north side of the church building. 

Enter through the main doors, and turn left to find the Family History Center entrance.)

Phone:

  • 1-360-944-5773

E-mail:

Open Hours[edit | edit source]

  • Tuesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00p m

Holiday Schedule 2017[edit | edit source]

  • Closed in observance of the following holidays:
    Summer Vacation (July 24 - August 7) FHC Annual Picnic (August 12)
    Labor Day (September 1 - September 5)
    General Conference (September 30 - October 2)
    Thanksgiving (November 19 - November 27)
    Christmas/New Year's (December 19, 2017 - January 1, 2018)

All Classes are free![edit | edit source]

Patrons[edit | edit source]

  • All classes 1st Thursday each month 6:30 - 8:00 pm
  • Untapped Resources: Take advantage Of Sources On Family Search That In The Past May Have Been Hidden From You will discuss 70% of documents on Family Search that you may have never known exist, where they are or how to find them.
  • September 7
  • October 5
  • The individual value of out 4 main partners

Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.

To Register:  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email: WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net

Handouts from class[edit | edit source]

Coming soon

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.
  • We have a large number of microfilm containing images of Washington birth and death Certificates, plus much more.

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, including:

The 19th Century British Library Newspapers digital archive–Find.galegroup.com
Access Newspaper Archives–Newspaperarchive.com
Alexander Street Press, American Civil War–Alexanderstreet.com
Ancestry.com–Ancestry.com
ArkivDigital Online–Arkivdigital.net
Find My Past–Findmypast.co.uk
1911 British Census (accessed through the Find My Past website)
Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com)–Fold3.com
Historic Map Works Library Edition–Proquest.historicmapworks.com/
Kinpoint Premium-Kinpoint.com
Legacy Stories - Legacystories.org
MyHeritage-Library Edition-MyHeritageLibraryEdition
Paper Trail–Genealogytoday.com
ProQuest Obituary Listings-Obituaries.proquest.com
Puzilla-Puzzilla.org
World Vital Records–Worldvitalrecords.com

See this link for more information on these collections.

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • 10 computer work stations (touch-screen) with printer access for patron use
  • Scanner for copying film or fiche images to flash drive or paper
  • Wi-fi access
  • 7 microfilm readers
  • 2 microfiche readers
  • 3 Lexmark printers
  • Photo/document scanner, sent directly to your family search account
  • 1 HP color printer
  • 1 Flatbed scanner

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Links[edit | edit source]

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

  • If you are interested in being a consultant in our center, please send us an email: WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net
  • Typically, consultants volunteer between 3 - 4 hours each week, assisting patrons with their family history research.

Staff Training[edit | edit source]

  • 2nd Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm
  • In 2017, dates of staff meeting are as follows:  January 12; February 16; March 9; April 13; May 11; June 8, July (no staff meeting); August 12 (Saturday - our annual picnic from 5:00 - 6:30 pm ); September 14; October 12; November 9; and December (no staff meeting). 

High Priest Group Leader over Temple and Family History Training[edit | edit source]

  • 3rd Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 pm (as needed) please check here often
  • Consultant planner, user name and helper number, discussion of other thoughts
  • September 21

Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat.

To Register:  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email: WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net

Handouts from class[edit | edit source]

Coming soon

FH Guide - Project 1 - Goals 12, 13, & 14[edit | edit source]

This class is for Temple and Family History Consultants.

Learn more about charts, apps, and changing account settings.

Thursday, September 28, 2017, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Seating is limited, only those registered will have a reserved seat. To Register:  Call 360-944-5773 during our open hours (see above) or email: WA_Vancouver@ldsmail.net

Handouts from class[edit | edit source]

Coming soon[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

We hold Training Meetings for all Temple and Family History Consultants the 2nd Thursday of every month (6:30 - 8:00 pm) in the Family History Center.  The exception is in July, August, and December.