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===<p style="background-color:Beige; border:1px solid blue; padding:8px">'''Missionary Service Opportunities'''</p>=== | ===<p style="background-color:Beige; border:1px solid blue; padding:8px">'''Missionary Service Opportunities'''</p>=== | ||
'''Getting Started''' | |||
:<p>The first step is to schedule an interview with the Area Temple and Family History Consultants at the Riverton FamilySearch Library by calling either Elder Ekblad at 801-240-9625 or Sister Ekblad at calling 801-240-9615. The interview is required for all those who desire to serve as a Church-service missionary at the library. Experience with family history, computer skill level, availability, personal limitations, library needs, start date, hours per week, and length of service will be discussed during the interview. '''Please do not''' submit any forms until after the interview.</p> | :<p>The first step is to schedule an interview with the Area Temple and Family History Consultants at the Riverton FamilySearch Library by calling either Elder Ekblad at 801-240-9625 or Sister Ekblad at calling 801-240-9615. The interview is required for all those who desire to serve as a Church-service missionary at the library. Experience with family history, computer skill level, availability, personal limitations, library needs, start date, hours per week, and length of service will be discussed during the interview. '''Please do not''' submit any forms until after the interview.</p> | ||
'''Service Options''' | |||
:*Volunteer opportunities are no longer available. Only Church-service missionaries are being considered. | :*Volunteer opportunities are no longer available. Only Church-service missionaries are being considered. | ||
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::Missionaries serve for a recommended minimum of twelve months and can choose longer periods of time in six-month increments. | ::Missionaries serve for a recommended minimum of twelve months and can choose longer periods of time in six-month increments. | ||
'''Library Hours''' | |||
:* Sunday - Closed | :* Sunday - Closed | ||
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:* Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | :* Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | ||
'''Shifts Available''' | |||
:*Monday and Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | :*Monday and Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | ||
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:*Saturday - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | :*Saturday - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | ||
'''Orientation and Training''' | |||
:<p>A week of library staff orientation and training is available to new missionaries. Other options are arranged for those who can not attend the week-long training session. Mentors can be assigned to new library staff until they become comfortable serving patrons at the library.</p> | :<p>A week of library staff orientation and training is available to new missionaries. Other options are arranged for those who can not attend the week-long training session. Mentors can be assigned to new library staff until they become comfortable serving patrons at the library.</p> | ||
'''Staff Meetings''' | |||
:<p>Staff meetings are held monthly on the second Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. All staff members are required to attend this meeting to receive updated training and to discuss current library issues and policies.</p> | :<p>Staff meetings are held monthly on the second Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. All staff members are required to attend this meeting to receive updated training and to discuss current library issues and policies.</p> | ||
'''Completing Forms''' | |||
:Church-Service Missionaries need to complete the "Recommendation for Church-Service Missionary" form on [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/missionary/church-service-missionary?lang=eng www.churchofjesuschrist.org | :Church-Service Missionaries need to complete the "Recommendation for Church-Service Missionary" form on [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/callings/missionary/church-service-missionary?lang=eng www.churchofjesuschrist.org] | ||
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| Riverton FamilySearch Library | Library Directors | Library Hours |
| 3740 Market Center Drive | Elder and Sister Ekblad | Mon and Fri - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Riverton, UT 84043 | Tue to Thu - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | |
| (801) 240-9601 | Call or ask at the Welcome Desk | Sat - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Map Directions | for items you may have left. | Sunday - Closed |
Hours and Holiday Schedule
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| Hours of Operation | ||||||
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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| Closed | 09:00 am | 09:00 am | 09:00 am | 09:00 am | 09:00 am | 10:00 am |
| 05:00 pm | 09:00 pm | 09:00 pm | 09:00 pm | 05:00 pm | 04:00 pm | |
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| Holiday Schedule for 2021 | ||
| Date(s) | Day(s) | Holiday Celebration |
| Nov 24th to 28th | Wednesday to Sunday | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Dec 13th to 31st | Monday to Friday | Christmas Holiday |
| Holiday Schedule for 2022 | ||
| Date(s) | Day(s) | Holiday Celebration |
| Jan 1st to 3rd | Saturday to Monday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 17th | Monday | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| Feb 21st | Monday | President's Day |
| Apr 2nd and 3rd | Saturday and Sunday | General Conference |
| May 28th to 30th | Saturday to Monday | Memorial Day Holiday |
| Jun 20th | Monday | Juneteenth |
| Jul 2nd to 4th | Saturday to Monday | Independence Day Holiday |
| Jul 23rd to 25th | Saturday to Monday | Pioneer Day Holiday |
| Sep 3rd to 5th | Saturday to Monday | Labor Day Holiday |
| Oct 1st and 2nd | Saturday and Sunday | General Conference |
| Nov 23rd to 27th | Wednesday to Sunday | Thanksgiving Holiday |
| Dec 19th to 31st | Monday to Friday | Christmas Holiday |
Help and Support Options
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Available In Person and Online Classes
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Quick Start Guides and Class Handouts
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Bi-Weekly Tip
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*Stay informed and up-to-date! To signup to receive any or all of the library's email distribution of our Bi-Weekly Tips containing helpful tips, tricks, hints, and information for Family History. Click here. |
| Use the same link to change your email address or unsubscribe. |
Link to our Resource Scheduling System
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Microfilm Collection
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- Family Searched announced: "Huge news: after 83 years of filming the world’s historical genealogical records, FamilySearch has completed digitizing its 2.4 million rolls of microfilm. The best part? The archive, which contains information on more than 11.5 billion individuals, is now available for free on FamilySearch.org.
- All of the digitized microfilm can be viewed by searching the records on FamilySearch.org.
- Our Library has a very limited collection of microfilms and microfiche still at the library. Most have been returned. Those remaining are mainly from the United States and Europe (including Scandinavia and the United Kingdom).
- The library is equipped with a single digital film reader that has the capability to print film and microfiche images or save them to storage media.
Research Specialists
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Danish - Orla and Karen Pedersen are available Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
French Canadian and Native American - Roz Loudon is available Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. She is also available by appointment at: utahroz@comcast.net.
German - Ray Joos is available at the library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Missionary Service Opportunities
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Getting Started
The first step is to schedule an interview with the Area Temple and Family History Consultants at the Riverton FamilySearch Library by calling either Elder Ekblad at 801-240-9625 or Sister Ekblad at calling 801-240-9615. The interview is required for all those who desire to serve as a Church-service missionary at the library. Experience with family history, computer skill level, availability, personal limitations, library needs, start date, hours per week, and length of service will be discussed during the interview. Please do not submit any forms until after the interview.
Service Options
- Volunteer opportunities are no longer available. Only Church-service missionaries are being considered.
- Church-service Missionary
Missionaries at the Riverton FamilySearch Library are required to serve at least two days per week, seven hours each day, plus one Saturday a month. There are no restrictions to the maximum number of service days per week, but total hours can be no more than thirty-five.
- Length of Service
- Missionaries serve for a recommended minimum of twelve months and can choose longer periods of time in six-month increments.
Library Hours
- Sunday - Closed
- Monday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Shifts Available
- Monday and Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday - 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Orientation and Training
A week of library staff orientation and training is available to new missionaries. Other options are arranged for those who can not attend the week-long training session. Mentors can be assigned to new library staff until they become comfortable serving patrons at the library.
Staff Meetings
Staff meetings are held monthly on the second Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. All staff members are required to attend this meeting to receive updated training and to discuss current library issues and policies.
Completing Forms
- Church-Service Missionaries need to complete the "Recommendation for Church-Service Missionary" form on www.churchofjesuschrist.org