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Thursday May 2nd 1:30pm - 9:00pm
<br>Friday  May 3rd  9am - 5pm
<br> Saturday May 4th 9am - 5pm
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321 22nd Street<br>
Ogden Utah
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== Purpose ==
*Ogden FamilySearch Center is a branch of the [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch]--[[Family History Library|Family History Library]] in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States). <ref>The large centers, previously called multi-stake or regional centers, are now called FamilySearch Libraries.</ref>
*The Center provides resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:
**Providing personal one-on-one assistance to patrons
**Helping all patrons readily identify and link their ancestors by providing personal instruction and classes.
**Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet. 
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1.If you already have a FamilySearch account, be sure to bring your account username and password when you visit the Center.
----2. If you do not have an account, set one up before coming by following the instructions on the link below. <br>.....Be sure you have at least one connection to a deceased ancestor.
----3. Assistance is available at the Center to help you set up the account and to build your family tree.
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=== '''Group Reservations--please call the Center at CLOSED for reservations. Some options:''' ===
* '''''Groups are responsible to provide their own instructor(s).
* '''''Find Ancestor Names to Take to the Temple'''''--Learn techniques for finding ancestors who need temple ordinances.
* '''''Become a Family History Detective'''''--for ages 8 to 12--Look for clues in a cemetery, on  a computer, in a keepsake suitcase, and keep an evidence folder.
* '''''Play games your ancestors may have played. Allow about two hours. Earn your Family History Detective badge and certificate if you return with your evidence folder complete.
* '''''Family Tree'''''--Build your pedigree to deceased ancestors. Participants must bring birth and death dates and places about parents, grandparents and great grandparents.
* '''''Indexing'''''--Learn how to do web based indexing
* '''''Add Memories'''''--pictures, stories, documents and audio files. Learn how to download the Memory App to your smart phone.
* '''''Research'''''--Learn how to search for documents and attach them as sources using FamilySearch Research
* '''''Special Request'''''--Design your own activity.
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=== Popular FamilySearch Links ===
* [https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history?lang=eng Temple and Family History Consultant information]
* [https://www.familysearch.org/ask/volunteer/ Family History Service opportunities]
* Links to popular family history and genealogical web sites
** [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Websites_for_Family_History_Beginners Websites for Family History Beginners]
** [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Helpful_International_Websites Helpful International Websites]
* [https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/familysearch-trainingonline-classes-webinars/ FamilySearch Training--Online Classes and Webinars]
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<FONT SIZE="4"><B>Photo Scanning Equipment</B></FONT>
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The Center has the following equipment available to you:
:*Flatbed Scanner.  Excellent for books, documents, certificates, and items with thick bindings. Individually scans multiple pictures from a single page.
:*Batch Picture Scanner.  Uses a feed tray which allows items to be scanned much faster than on the flatbed.
:*Slide Scan.  Automatically scans 35mm slides from a standard slide carousel.
:*Lexmark Color Copier/Printer/Scanner.  Converts multiple page documents into a single pdf file.  This is ideal for preserving and sharing typewritten family histories.
<FONT SIZE="4"><B>Children Area</B></FONT>
This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents.<br>
There is a play area for small children near computer work stations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended.
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! style="color: white; background-color:#cef3e0; width: 100pt" |[https://thefhguide.com/<span style="color:black;">Family History Guide</span>]
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Revision as of 14:28, 20 March 2019

Home Calendar & Schedule Genealogy Research Forms Family History Guide Partner Sites Ogden Temple Info Indexing Family History Helps Utah Societies Genealogy Bits and Pieces Nationalities & General Websites/Resources


OutsideNorthEast.jpg

Open House


Thursday May 2nd 1:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday May 3rd 9am - 5pm
Saturday May 4th 9am - 5pm



Address


321 22nd Street
Ogden Utah







Purpose[edit | edit source]

  • Ogden FamilySearch Center is a branch of the FamilySearch--Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States). [1]
  • The Center provides resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy and family history by:
    • Providing personal one-on-one assistance to patrons
    • Helping all patrons readily identify and link their ancestors by providing personal instruction and classes.
    • Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet.
Discover2.jpg


Prepare Before to Enhance Your Experience in the Discovery Center:

1.If you already have a FamilySearch account, be sure to bring your account username and password when you visit the Center.
2. If you do not have an account, set one up before coming by following the instructions on the link below.
.....Be sure you have at least one connection to a deceased ancestor.
3. Assistance is available at the Center to help you set up the account and to build your family tree.


Fhcbutton3.png


Group Reservations--please call the Center at CLOSED for reservations. Some options:[edit | edit source]

  • Groups are responsible to provide their own instructor(s).
  • Find Ancestor Names to Take to the Temple--Learn techniques for finding ancestors who need temple ordinances.
  • Become a Family History Detective--for ages 8 to 12--Look for clues in a cemetery, on a computer, in a keepsake suitcase, and keep an evidence folder.
  • Play games your ancestors may have played. Allow about two hours. Earn your Family History Detective badge and certificate if you return with your evidence folder complete.
  • Family Tree--Build your pedigree to deceased ancestors. Participants must bring birth and death dates and places about parents, grandparents and great grandparents.
  • Indexing--Learn how to do web based indexing
  • Add Memories--pictures, stories, documents and audio files. Learn how to download the Memory App to your smart phone.
  • Research--Learn how to search for documents and attach them as sources using FamilySearch Research
  • Special Request--Design your own activity.
Discovery center.jpg

Popular FamilySearch Links[edit | edit source]


Photo Scanning Equipment
The Center has the following equipment available to you:

  • Flatbed Scanner. Excellent for books, documents, certificates, and items with thick bindings. Individually scans multiple pictures from a single page.
  • Batch Picture Scanner. Uses a feed tray which allows items to be scanned much faster than on the flatbed.
  • Slide Scan. Automatically scans 35mm slides from a standard slide carousel.
  • Lexmark Color Copier/Printer/Scanner. Converts multiple page documents into a single pdf file. This is ideal for preserving and sharing typewritten family histories.


Children Area

This center provides a comfortable work environment for parents.
There is a play area for small children near computer work stations where parents can work on their family history without leaving their children unattended.

Home Calendar & Schedule Genealogy Research Forms Family History Guide Partner Sites Ogden Temple Info Indexing Family History Helps Utah Societies Genealogy Bits and Pieces Nationalities & General Websites/Resources
  1. The large centers, previously called multi-stake or regional centers, are now called FamilySearch Libraries.