Escanaba Michigan FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions
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=== Center Contacts and Hours === | === Center Contacts and Hours === | ||
'''Location Map:''' | '''Location Map: Located where the old OSF hospital was''' | ||
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'''Address:''' | '''Address:''' | ||
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'''Phone:''' | '''Phone:''' | ||
*'''1-906-789-0370 or 1-906-280- | *'''1-906-789-0370 or 1-906-280-6086''' | ||
'''E-mail:''' | '''E-mail:''' | ||
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'''Open Hours:''' | '''Open Hours:''' | ||
*'''Tuesday:''' 10 | *'''Tuesday:''' 10 am - 5pm | ||
* | *Thursday: 10 am - 3 pm | ||
*Friday: 10 am - 3 pm | |||
*'''Saturday: BY APPOINTMENT''' | *'''Saturday: BY APPOINTMENT''' | ||
*'''To make an appointment for other times, please call in advance at (1-906-789-0370 or 1-906-280- | *'''To make an appointment for other times, please call in advance at (1-906-789-0370 or 1-906-280-6086''' | ||
'''Holiday Schedule:''' | '''Holiday Schedule:''' | ||
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==== Collections ==== | ==== Collections ==== | ||
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==== 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. | :*'''[[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 ==== | ||
: | :We have computers, microfilm readers, printers and a huge selection of books for Delta County and surrounding areas | ||
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==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ||
Family history centers provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, many centers have free how-to genealogy classes. See [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|family history center]] for more information. Search the [https://familysearch.org/locations/# online FHC directory] for a nearby family history center. | |||
• We have Family History Consultants to assist you. These volunteers donate their time and some specialize in the following areas: | |||
: •U.S. Research | |||
:* Finish Research | |||
: •German Research | |||
: •Family Tree | |||
•Indexing - Arbitration | |||
•Pedigree Fan Charts | |||
'''Danish, Norwegian, Swedish Research''' Patrons may bring their own laptops for note-taking or entering information into personal genealogical programs, with the disclaimer that the owner is responsible for the security of the device. Wireless internet is currently available in the building, though there may be days when availability is limited due to updating, etc. | |||
We encourage visitors to bring own their digital cameras for copying images from microfilm or microfiche Then you have your own digital record and can take the images home to clean them up on your imaging program! If the FHC camera is used, copies may be printed or files may be transferred to a jump drive using the XnView program found on the computer in the main office. | |||
Memory sticks/jump drives can be used to download information from the microfilm scanner. | |||
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Revision as of 09:37, 31 August 2017
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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 Map: Located where the old OSF hospital was
- Img 0167
Address:
- 1315 9th Ave S Escanaba MI 49829 United States
- Language:English
Phone:
- 1-906-789-0370 or 1-906-280-6086
E-mail:
- MI_Escanaba@ldsmail.net
Open Hours:
- Tuesday: 10 am - 5pm
- Thursday: 10 am - 3 pm
- Friday: 10 am - 3 pm
- Saturday: BY APPOINTMENT
- To make an appointment for other times, please call in advance at (1-906-789-0370 or 1-906-280-6086
Holiday Schedule:
We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness:
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events : BEGINNING YOUR GENEOLOGY[edit | edit source]
Class Schedule : THRUSDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2017 6:00 TO 8:00 P.M. CLASSES LIMITED TO 5. IF YOU HAVE A LAPTOP PLEASE BRING IT. ONGOING CLASSES AVAILABLE[edit | edit source]
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
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 computers, microfilm readers, printers and a huge selection of books for Delta County and surrounding areas
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
Family history centers provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, many centers have free how-to genealogy classes. See family history center for more information. Search the online FHC directory for a nearby family history center.
• We have Family History Consultants to assist you. These volunteers donate their time and some specialize in the following areas:
- •U.S. Research
- Finish Research
- •German Research
- •Family Tree
•Indexing - Arbitration
•Pedigree Fan Charts
Danish, Norwegian, Swedish Research Patrons may bring their own laptops for note-taking or entering information into personal genealogical programs, with the disclaimer that the owner is responsible for the security of the device. Wireless internet is currently available in the building, though there may be days when availability is limited due to updating, etc.
We encourage visitors to bring own their digital cameras for copying images from microfilm or microfiche Then you have your own digital record and can take the images home to clean them up on your imaging program! If the FHC camera is used, copies may be printed or files may be transferred to a jump drive using the XnView program found on the computer in the main office.
Memory sticks/jump drives can be used to download information from the microfilm scanner.
Resources in the Local Area
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Links[edit | edit source]
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Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
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