Richmond Virginia Midlothian FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

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[[File:Richmond Virginia Midlothian Stake Center FHC Parking.jpg|alt=The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|thumb|480x480px|Richmond Virginia Midlothian Stake Center]]
[[File:Richmond Virginia Midlothian Stake Center FHC Parking.jpg|alt=The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|thumb|480x480px|Richmond Virginia Midlothian Stake Center]]
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'''Phone:'''  
'''Phone:'''  


*'''(928) 965-0285'''
*'''[[Tel:(928) 965-0285|(928) 965-0285]]'''


'''E-mail:'''  
'''E-mail:'''  


*[mailto:VA_RichmondMidlothian@familyhistorymail.org VA_RichmondMidlothian@familyhistorymail.org]
*[mailto:VA_RichmondMidlothian@familyhistorymail.org VA_RichmondMidlothian@familyhistorymail.org]


'''Open Hours:'''  
'''Open Hours:'''  
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*Tuesday evening:  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
*Tuesday evening:  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
*Wednesday evening:  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
*Wednesday evening:  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
*Thursday afternoon:  1:00-3:00 pm
*Thursday evening:  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
*Thursday evening:  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
*'''Beginning Thursday January 5, 2023 the FamilySearch Center will additionally be open 1:00-3:00 pm.'''
*'''By appointment other days & times:'''  
*'''By appointment other days:'''  
**'''contact Stake Family History Center Director:  "GT" Harris'''
**'''contact Stake FamilySearch Center Director:  "GT" Harris'''
***Phone:  [[Tel:(928) 965-0285|(928) 965-0285]]
***Phone:  (928) 965-0285
***Email:  [mailto:VA_RichmondMidlothian@familyhistorymail.org VA_RichmondMidlothian@familyhistorymail.org]
***Email:  [mailto:VA_RichmondMidlothian@familyhistorymail.org VA_RichmondMidlothian@familyhistorymail.org]


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* '''Closed Easter Week:  April 9-15, 2023'''
* '''Closed Easter Week:  April 9-15, 2023'''
* '''Closed Thanksgiving Week:  November 20-26, 20  &'''  '''Closed Christmas:  December 18-31, 2022'''
* '''Closed Thanksgiving Week:  November 20-26, 20  &'''  '''Closed Christmas:  December 18-31, 2022'''
[[File:Station2.jpg|alt=Worker & Patron|thumb|Stations 2A-2C]]
[[File:Station2.jpg|alt=Worker & Patron|thumb|Stations 2A-2C]]


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Quarterly training will be held the 3rd Thursday of each quarter @ 7:00pm in January, April, July, October
Quarterly training will be held the 3rd Thursday of each quarter @ 7:00pm in January, April, July, October


Class Schedule:  Individual Classes for specialized training may be arranged by contacting the FamilySearch Director (see information above).   
Class Schedule:  Individual Classes for specialized training may be arranged by contacting the Family History Center Director (see information above).   


Training available:  Indexing, FamilySearch, Premium Research Sites, Basic Research Techniques, etc.
Training available:  Indexing, FamilySearch, Premium Research Sites, Basic Research Techniques, etc.
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*Sunday January 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
*Sunday January 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
*Sunday February 12, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
*Sunday April 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
*Sunday April 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
*Sunday May 21, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
*Sunday July 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
*Sunday July 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
*Sunday August 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
*Sunday October 8, 2023 7:00 pm
*Sunday October 8, 2023 7:00 pm
*Sunday November 12, 2023 7:00 pm


Additional trainings will be scheduled on this site.  Please check back before January 2023 for the updated schedule.
Additional trainings will be scheduled on this site.  Please check back before January 2023 for the updated schedule.
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===Resources in the Local Area ===
===Resources in the Local Area ===
=== Links ===  
=== Links ===  


*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/using-the-familysearch-research-wiki-introduction '''Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki''']: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/using-the-familysearch-research-wiki-introduction '''Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki''']: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.
<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]</span></div><br>
<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]</span></div>
 
=== Volunteering at the Center===
=== Volunteering at the Center===


* Contact:  "GT" Harris - see above contact information.
* Contact:  "GT" Harris - see above contact information.

Revision as of 18:14, 28 December 2022

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


The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Richmond Virginia Midlothian Stake Center
Workers and Patrons
Stations 1A-1C


Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Address:

  • 4601 N Bailey Bridge Rd
    Midlothian, VA 23112
    United States
  • Language: English

Phone:

E-mail:

Open Hours:

Holiday Schedule:

  • Closed Easter Week: April 9-15, 2023
  • Closed Thanksgiving Week: November 20-26, 20 & Closed Christmas: December 18-31, 2022
Worker & Patron
Stations 2A-2C

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Quarterly training will be held the 3rd Thursday of each quarter @ 7:00pm in January, April, July, October

Class Schedule: Individual Classes for specialized training may be arranged by contacting the Family History Center Director (see information above).

Training available: Indexing, FamilySearch, Premium Research Sites, Basic Research Techniques, etc.

Quarterly Family History Consultant Training[edit | edit source]

ZOOM Training - Zoom link will sent 1 week prior.

  • Sunday January 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
  • Sunday April 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
  • Sunday July 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm
  • Sunday October 8, 2023 7:00 pm

Additional trainings will be scheduled on this site. Please check back before January 2023 for the updated schedule.

FSC Library

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Library Collections:[edit | edit source]

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

  • FamilySearch Center Portal This center has access to the FamilySearch 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:
    • 6 - DELL Optiplex 7400 AIO
    • Lemark MX611dhe Laser Printer

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Diane Bettridge: FamilySearch & Ancestry

Ken Bettridge: FamilySearch & Help and Support

Theresa Harmon: FamilySearch, Customer Service & Italian Research

Janet "Allie" Harris: FamilySearch

Lana Krumwiede: Creativity and PowerPoint presentations

Kip Krumwiede: Training

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Links[edit | edit source]

  • Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.

Volunteering at the Center[edit | edit source]

  • Contact: "GT" Harris - see above contact information.