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Research specialists are available to answer your research questions in person when you visit the Family History Library in Salt Lake City! Our professional research specialists are either Accredited or Certified as Genealogists.To request assistance with your family history research, go to the Research Assistance desk on the B1 International floor, the B2 British floor, or the U.S./Canada 2<sup>nd</sup> floor. Research Specialists have extensive knowledge of records, resources, and research experience in the British Isles, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Scandinavia, and the United States. They can also read, write, and speak many languages. Resources are also available to assist you with Asian, African, and Polynesian family history. | |||
If you are not able to come to Salt Lake City, you can take online classes in our [https://www.familysearch.org/ask/landing?search=Getting%20Started&show=lessons&message=true Learning Center] for various localities and subjects. For local research assistance, you can find help at FamilySearch Libraries or Family History Centers. To find help in your area, click on the following link: [https://familysearch.org/ask/help#localResource Local Help] and enter your zip code or city. | |||
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|[[ | |[[Image:AndersonLH 75.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:AndersonLH|Liv H. Anderson]] | ||
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|CG, AG | |||
|Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, and Finnish Research | |||
|Nordic Research Team | |||
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|[[Image:Brandon Baird.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Butterbb39|Brandon Baird]]||Spain | |[[Image:Brandon Baird.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Butterbb39|Brandon Baird]]||Spain||France, Mexico||Spanish/Hispanic Research||Latin America||Latin America | ||
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|[[ | |[[Image:BingamanTD.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:BingamanTD|Timothy D. Bingaman]]||Mid-Atlantic States|| || ||Community||US/Canada | ||
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| | |<br>[[User:charlottenoellechampenois1|Charlotte N. Champenois]]|| || ||Germany, Denmark||Research Specialist||German/Slavic | ||
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|[[User: | |[[Image:Arturo Cuellar.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:CuellarArturo|Arturo Cuellar]]||Mexico|| || ||Community||Latin America | ||
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|[[User: | |[[Image:DunnPB 98.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:DunnPB|Phillip B. Dunn]]||England||Ireland (Scotland AG renewal - TB in-process)||Greater London & big city, North country, Nonconformists, 17th C. immigration, online (England) church Records-tracking||Community, Tier 3 Training, Guest Help||British Isles, Brit. Subjects abroad | ||
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|[[Image: | |[[Image:Craig-foster.jpg|75x99px]]<br>[[User:FosterCL|Craig L. Foster]]||Scotland||Ireland | ||
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|[[ | |[[Image:Debbie Gurtler Head Shot.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:DSGurtler|Debbie Gurtler]]||Spain||Mid-South States, Mexico||Spanish/Hispanic Research||Latin America-Southern Europe Team Manager||Latin America | ||
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|[[ | |[[File:Jasonharrisonupdatedphoto.jpg|100x100px]]<br>[[User:HarrisonJB|Jason B. Harrison]]|| ||CG|| ||VIP Hosting & Research Services Manager||US/Canada | ||
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|[[ | |[[Image:Baerbel Johnson2.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:JohnsonBX|Baerbel Johnson]]||Germany||Verband deutschsprachiger Berufsgenealogen||Research in German-speaking countries, Dutch research, Polish research||Guest Help Team||German/Slavic | ||
|German, Dutch, | |||
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|[[ | |[[File:Cara Jones sm.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:jonescara|Cara Jones]]|| || ||Mid-Atlantic Region | ||
|VIP Hosting & Research Services||US/Canada | |||
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|VIP Hosting & Research Services | |||
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| | |<br>[[User:Gublerjones|Daniël R. Jones, MS]]||Switzerland|| ||German and Dutch Research||Simplified Learning||German/Slavic | ||
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|[[User: | |[[Image:Fritz Juengling photo.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Bdyh|Fritz Juengling, Ph.D]].||Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden||Verband deutschsprachiger Berufsgenealogen|| ||Internship Coordinator||German, Dutch, Scandinavian-speaking countries | ||
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|[[User: | |[[File:Mallory Kempter.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:Malloryc1|Mallory Kempter]]|| || ||North Central Region and LDS Research||Research Specialist, Missionary Trainer and Special Collections Assistant | ||
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|[[ | |[[Image:Joni Kesler photo new.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:KeslerJL|Joni L. Kesler]]||Midwestern States||England||DNA||VIP Hosting & Research Services||US/Canada | ||
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|[[ | |[[Image:KnowlesWT.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:KnowlesWT|W. Todd Knowles]]||England|| ||Jewish||VIP Hosting & Research Services||British Isles | ||
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|[[File: | |[[File:Geoff Morris.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:MorrisGF|Geoffrey Fröberg Morris]]||Sweden||Denmark||Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian||Nordic Research Team Manager||Nordic/Scandinavia | ||
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| | |<br>[[User:CamilleAndrus|Camille Andrus]]||Germany|| ||Germany, Poland, Armenia||Research Specialist||German/Slavic | ||
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|[[ | |[[Image:PoffenbergerDS.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:PoffenbergerDS|Dan Poffenberger]]||England|| ||England, Ireland | ||
||British Research Team Manager||British Isles | |||
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Kori Robbins | |||
|England | |England | ||
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|England | |England | ||
|Research Specialist | |Research Specialist | ||
|British Isles | |||
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|[[Image: | |[[Image:Lena (002).jpg|75px]]<br>Lena Stout|| || ||China||VIP Hosting & Research Services||Asia | ||
|VIP Hosting & Research Services | |||
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|[[Image: | |[[Image:Lauren photo.jpeg|75px]]<br>[[User:Laurenwake|Lauren Wake]]|| || ||Spanish/Hispanic Research||Guest Help||International | ||
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|[[Image: | |[[Image:TaylorBE 98.JPG|75px]] <br> [[User:TaylorBE|Beth Taylor]]|| ||CG||DNA, Quakers, Technology||Guest Help||US/Canada | ||
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|[[Image: | |[[Image:Yvonne-s.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:SorensonYJ|Yvonne Sorenson]] | ||
|New England | |||
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| | |Canada | ||
| | |US/Canada Research Team Manager | ||
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[[User:Savvig|Savannah Larson]] | |||
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| | |Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian | ||
| | |Research Specialist | ||
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|[[Image:BaldridgeDJ.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:BaldridgeDJ|Deborah Baldridge]]|| || || ||Digital Describe||US/Canada | |||
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|[[ | |[[Image:BatsonDL 98.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:Batsondl|Danielle L. Batson, MLS]]||Midwestern States|| || ||Wiki Projects||US/Canada | ||
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| | |[[Image:OswaldDB.JPG|75px]]<br>[[User:OswaldDB#161x209px.C2.A0_David_B._Oswald.2C_MLS|David Oswald, MLS]]|| || || ||Digital Describe||British Isles | ||
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| | |[[Image:Naisbittrl2.jpg|75px]]<br>[[User:NaisbittRL|Raymon L. Naisbitt]]||England|| || ||Discovery & Outreach Manager||British Isles | ||
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|[[File: | |[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/User:Elliealiese Ellie Vance][[File:Vance.photo.jpg|left|thumb|100x100px]] | ||
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| | |Russia and Eastern European | ||
|Research Specialist | |||
|German/Slavic | |||
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|[[ | |[[Image:Kathy.jpg|75px]] <br> [[User:WarburtonKJ|Kathy Warburton]]|| || || ||Member & Public Outreach||British Isles | ||
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Revision as of 06:03, 8 May 2020
Guest Services[edit | edit source]
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Research specialists are available to answer your research questions in person when you visit the Family History Library in Salt Lake City! Our professional research specialists are either Accredited or Certified as Genealogists.To request assistance with your family history research, go to the Research Assistance desk on the B1 International floor, the B2 British floor, or the U.S./Canada 2nd floor. Research Specialists have extensive knowledge of records, resources, and research experience in the British Isles, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Scandinavia, and the United States. They can also read, write, and speak many languages. Resources are also available to assist you with Asian, African, and Polynesian family history.
If you are not able to come to Salt Lake City, you can take online classes in our Learning Center for various localities and subjects. For local research assistance, you can find help at FamilySearch Libraries or Family History Centers. To find help in your area, click on the following link: Local Help and enter your zip code or city.
These specialists are generally available:[edit | edit source]
Name | AG | CG/Other AG | Specialty | Current Assignment | Region |
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![]() Liv H. Anderson |
Norway | CG, AG | Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, and Finnish Research | Nordic Research Team | Nordic/Scandinavia |
![]() Brandon Baird |
Spain | France, Mexico | Spanish/Hispanic Research | Latin America | Latin America |
Timothy D. Bingaman |
Mid-Atlantic States | Community | US/Canada | ||
Charlotte N. Champenois |
Germany, Denmark | Research Specialist | German/Slavic | ||
Arturo Cuellar |
Mexico | Community | Latin America | ||
![]() Phillip B. Dunn |
England | Ireland (Scotland AG renewal - TB in-process) | Greater London & big city, North country, Nonconformists, 17th C. immigration, online (England) church Records-tracking | Community, Tier 3 Training, Guest Help | British Isles, Brit. Subjects abroad |
![]() Craig L. Foster |
Scotland | Ireland | Research Specialist | British Isles | |
![]() Debbie Gurtler |
Spain | Mid-South States, Mexico | Spanish/Hispanic Research | Latin America-Southern Europe Team Manager | Latin America |
![]() Jason B. Harrison |
CG | VIP Hosting & Research Services Manager | US/Canada | ||
![]() Baerbel Johnson |
Germany | Verband deutschsprachiger Berufsgenealogen | Research in German-speaking countries, Dutch research, Polish research | Guest Help Team | German/Slavic |
![]() Cara Jones |
Mid-Atlantic Region | VIP Hosting & Research Services | US/Canada | ||
Daniël R. Jones, MS |
Switzerland | German and Dutch Research | Simplified Learning | German/Slavic | |
![]() Fritz Juengling, Ph.D. |
Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden | Verband deutschsprachiger Berufsgenealogen | Internship Coordinator | German, Dutch, Scandinavian-speaking countries | |
![]() Mallory Kempter |
North Central Region and LDS Research | Research Specialist, Missionary Trainer and Special Collections Assistant | US/Canada | ||
![]() Joni L. Kesler |
Midwestern States | England | DNA | VIP Hosting & Research Services | US/Canada |
W. Todd Knowles |
England | Jewish | VIP Hosting & Research Services | British Isles | |
Geoffrey Fröberg Morris |
Sweden | Denmark | Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian | Nordic Research Team Manager | Nordic/Scandinavia |
Camille Andrus |
Germany | Germany, Poland, Armenia | Research Specialist | German/Slavic | |
Dan Poffenberger |
England | England, Ireland | British Research Team Manager | British Isles | |
![]() Kori Robbins |
England | England | Research Specialist | British Isles | |
![]() Lena Stout |
China | VIP Hosting & Research Services | Asia | ||
![]() Lauren Wake |
Spanish/Hispanic Research | Guest Help | International | ||
Beth Taylor |
CG | DNA, Quakers, Technology | Guest Help | US/Canada | |
Yvonne Sorenson |
New England | Canada | US/Canada Research Team Manager | US/Canada | |
Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian | Research Specialist | Nordic/Scandinavia |
These specialists are occasionally available:[edit | edit source]
Name | AG | CG/Other AG | Specialty | Current Assignment | Region |
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Deborah Baldridge |
Digital Describe | US/Canada | |||
Danielle L. Batson, MLS |
Midwestern States | Wiki Projects | US/Canada | ||
David Oswald, MLS |
Digital Describe | British Isles | |||
![]() Raymon L. Naisbitt |
England | Discovery & Outreach Manager | British Isles | ||
Ellie Vance | Russia and Eastern European | Research Specialist | German/Slavic | ||
![]() Kathy Warburton |
Member & Public Outreach | British Isles |
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