Mount Timpanogos Utah FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

From FamilySearch Wiki
m (→‎Other FamilySearch Centers and Resources: Replaced Riverton FSC Wiki page with webpage URL)
No edit summary
(353 intermediate revisions by 18 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{FSCpage|location=Utah}}
=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===


'''Location & Map:'''


{{FSCPageNotice}}
#'''835 North 900 East American Fork, Utah'''
#We are located in the same building as the Highland Utah FM Group ( [http://g.co/maps/ww4ut Map]) which is on the North West Side of the Developmental Center Chapel located directly West and across the street from the Mt. Timpanogos Temple 


==== '''Phone:''' 801-763-2093    ====


==== '''E-mail:''' [mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net]  ====


===Center Contacts and Hours of Operation===
==== Hours of Operations  ====


==Location & Map==
'''Holiday Schedule:''' <u>Closed whenever the Mt. Timpanogos Temple is closed</u>


*835 North 900 East American Fork, Utah
{| style="width: 417px; height: 235px;" border="1" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1"
*We are located in the building ([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=835+North+900+East,+American+Fork,+Utah&hl=en&ll=40.394084,-111.773293&spn=0.013924,0.023367&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.425119,95.712891&oq=835+North+900+East+American+Fork,+Utah&hnear=835+N+900+E,+American+Fork,+Utah+84003&t=m&z=16 Map]) that is on the North West Side of the Developmental Center Chapel '''located directly West and across the street from the Mt. Timpanogos Temple'''
|+
 
'''Phone:  801-763-2093 or 801-995-0780'''
 
'''Email:''' [mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org] or Richards.MtTimpFHC@gmail.com 
 
===Hours of Operations===
{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1" style="width: 595px; height: 251px"
|-
|-
! scope="col" |<br>
! scope="col" |  
! scope="col" |9AM - 1PM SHIFT
! scope="col" | Morning
! scope="col" |1PM - 5PM SHIFT
! scope="col" | Afternoon
! scope="col" |5PM - 8PM SHIFT
! scope="col" | Evening
|-
|-
! scope="row" |Sunday
! scope="row" | Sunday  
|CLOSED
| CLOSED  
|'''OPEN 4-7 on the 3rd Sunday'''
| CLOSED
|'''Open 4-7 on the 3rd Sundays'''
| '''By Appointment Only'''
|-
|-
! scope="row" |Monday
! scope="row" | Monday  
|'''OPEN'''
| CLOSED
|CLOSED
| CLOSED  
|CLOSED
| CLOSED
|-
|-
! scope="row" |Tuesday
! scope="row" | Tuesday  
|'''OPEN'''
| 9AM to 1PM
|'''OPEN'''
| 1PM to 5PM
|'''OPEN'''
| 5PM to 8PM
|-
|-
! scope="row" |Wednesday
! scope="row" | Wednesday  
|'''OPEN'''
| 9AM to 1PM
|'''OPEN'''
| 1PM to 5PM
|'''OPEN'''
| 5PM to 8PM
|-
|-
! scope="row" |Thursday
! scope="row" | Thursday  
|'''OPEN'''
| 9AM to 1PM
|'''OPEN'''
| 1PM to 5PM
|'''OPEN'''
| 5PM to 8PM
|-
|-
! scope="row" |Friday
! scope="row" | Friday  
|CLOSED
| 9AM to 1PM
|CLOSED
| 1PM to 5PM
|CLOSED
| 5PM to 8PM
|-
|-
! scope="row" |Saturday
! scope="row" | Saturday  
|CLOSED
| 10AM to 2PM
|CLOSED
| CLOSED  
|
| CLOSED
CLOSED  
 
|}
|}


== '''Specialized Help''' ==
=== [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ut_mounttimpanogos%40ldsmail.net&ctz=America/Denver Center's Calendar for Individual and Group Appointments]  ===


=== Monday from (9am-1pm) our specialties are Italy and General Research ===
=== Youth Groups  ===


=== Tuesday Mornings (9am-1pm) we have specialist in research in Sweden and Denmark ===
'''We always look forward to working with Ward Youth Groups!'''


=== Thursday Nights (5pm-8pm) we have a specialist on staff that can help with Jewish research, Native American research and Danish research ===
Please call center to make an appointment for your group prior to your visit. Please check the Center's [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ut_mounttimpanogos%40ldsmail.net&ctz=America/Denver Calendar]&nbsp;to see if your desired date/time is available .&nbsp; ''<u>Prior to coming please make sure all youth already have their&nbsp;FamilySearch account to use for Indexing or to access New Family Search.</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;''If your&nbsp;youth group is coming for help with&nbsp;New Family Search please have them bring information on at least one of their deceased ancestors to&nbsp;research.&nbsp;


=== We have specialist who, by request, can help with research in Italy, Quebec, Canada and France. ===
=== Create a FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart ===


==='''Volunteer at the Center'''===
To create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart please go to [https://createfan.com createfan.com]. You will be requested to log into you FamilySearch so the software an gather you genealogy informaiton. &nbsp; This will generate a PDF document that you can save or print.


Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093, (801)995-0780 or email [mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org] for more information on how to join our TFHC consultant staff.
=== Online Genealogy Forms and Training  ===


==='''FamilySearch'''===
==== Online Forms  ====


FamilySearch is an approach to organizing and recording your family history (genealogy) online. It has powerful tools for data accuracy, usability, and collaboration. It is a way to work together to do family history. FamilySearch development is ongoing and aggressive, so you can expect frequent updates, including additional training materials. FamilySearch is intended to become the most accurate representation of an ancestral line. familysearch.org  
:*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Home/Welcome/frameset_information.asp?GPage=../../Search/RG/Guide/PedChart.asp&APage=how_do_i_begin_a.asp Pedigree Chart]
:*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Home/Welcome/frameset_information.asp?GPage=../../Search/RG/Guide/FamGrpRe.asp&APage=how_do_i_begin_a.asp Family Group Record Chart]


*
==== Online Training Courses  ====


===<u>Groups and Youth Groups</u>===
:*[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Home/Welcome/frameset_information.asp How to Start Your Family History - 6 Basic Steps ]
'''We always look forward to working with Youth Groups!'''


Please call the center to make an appointment for your group prior to your visit.
==== Online Research Training Videos  ====


'''''<u>Prior to coming, please make sure all youth already have their Church account to use for Indexing or to access FamilySearch</u>'''''<i><u>.</u> </i>Please click on the following link for more information [https://id.churchofjesuschrist.org/ Church Account Registration]  
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/french-research/124 Basic French Research]


If your group is coming for help with FamilySearch please have them bring information on at least one of their deceased ancestors to research
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/scandinavian-research/127 Scandinavian Research]


<br />Create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart
:*&nbsp;<u>'''German Research'''</u>  
 
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/german-research/125 Basic Research]  
To create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart please go to [https://treeseek.com/ treeseek.com]. You will be requested to log into you FamilySearch account so the software can gather your ancestral information from FamilySearch. This will generate a PDF document that you can save or print.  
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/germany-beginning-research-series-lesson-1-getting-started/261 Beginning Research - Lesson 1]
 
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/germany-beginning-research-series-lesson-2-learn-about-historical-background/262 Beginning Research - Lesson 2]
''Note: The 9 generations printed form FamilySearch.org may not be accurate unless individuals have cleaned up and verified their ancestors as far back as 9 generations.''
 
===FREE Online Genealogy Forms and Training===


====Online Forms====
:*&nbsp;<u>'''Ireland Research'''</u>
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/ireland-beginning-research-series-church-records/137 Church Records]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/ireland-beginning-research-series-civil-registration/138 Civil Registration]


:*[http://www.byub.org/ancestors/charts/ Pedigree Chart]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/basic-italian-research/246 Basic Italian Research]
:*[http://www.byub.org/ancestors/charts/ Family Group Record Chart]


====Online Training Courses and Research Training Videos====
==== Online Training Videos ====


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center Learning Center Home Page and Index of all Research Training Videos]
:*<u>'''5 Minute Genealogy Videos Series'''</u>.&nbsp; This video series is all about helping you quickly discover your family history. Each episode will guide you through basic research principles that will help you have success finding your ancestors.
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/5-minute-genealogy-episode-19-get-help-in-person/470 Getting help at a Family History Center]
:**[http://broadcast.lds.org/elearning/fhd/Community/en/FamilySearch/5Minute/index.html?bcpid=1125699851001&bckey=AQ~~,AAAAsMO7iuE~,0a6boL_aMzTJOsGRProGiwOzxa5j5EAh&bclid=954918779001&bctid=1332060445001 5 Minute Genealogy Videos Series]


The following list is just a sampling of many of the ResearchTraining Videos that are available from the above link at the Learning Center Home page.
=== Calendar and Events  ===


:*England and UK Research
==== Upcoming Events  ====
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/getting-started-in-genealogy Getting Started in Genealogy]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/england-and-wales-census-records-1841-1911-indexes England and Wales Census Records 1841-1911 Indexes]


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/beginning-research-in-france-part-1 Basic French Research]
==== [http://the1940census.com/?cid=fsHomeT1940HelpText/ Help Index the 1940 Census!!!] ====
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/scandinavian-research/127 Scandinavian Research]


:*German Research
==== Class Schedule  ====
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/german-research/125 Basic Research]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/germany-beginning-research-series-lesson-1-getting-started/261 Beginning Research - Lesson 1]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/germany-beginning-research-series-lesson-2-learn-about-historical-background/262 Beginning Research - Lesson 2]


:*Ireland Research
==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/ireland-beginning-research-series-church-records Church Records]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/ireland-beginning-research-series-civil-registration Civil Registration]


:*Italian Research
==== [http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ldsmail.net_atnhtlmpkc7p80fr2faen8oeqs%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Denver FHC Consultant Staffing Schedule/Calendar] ====
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/search?q=italian&show=all Italian Research Training Videos]
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/lessons/basic-italian-research Basic Italian Research]


:*[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center-search/?q=latin+america&show=all Latin American]
=== Center Resources  ===


:*United States
==== Collections  ====
:**[https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/learning-center-search/?q=united+states&show=all United States Research Training Videos]


===Microfilm - Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library===
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:''']&nbsp;
:


[http://lib.byu.edu/cgi-bin/FHL/FamilyHistoryFilms.pl FS Library Microfilms available at BYU Family History Library]
==== &nbsp;Databases and Software&nbsp;  ====
 
====Databases and Software====


:*'''Software:'''  
:*'''Software:'''  
:**RootsMagic
:**RootsMagic  
:**AncestrialQuest
:**AncestrialQuest  
:**PAF - v2,3 &amp; 5
:**PAF  
:**FamilyInsight
:**FamilyInsight


:*'''[[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.  
:*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''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.&nbsp;&nbsp; '''NOTE:&nbsp; Only available at the Center'''.&nbsp;
:**19th Century British Library Newspapers
:**19th Centry British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
:**Alexander Street - Social and Cultural History, The American Civil War, Women and Social Movements in the United States
:**Access Newspaper Archive
:**American Ancestors - New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS)
:**Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War  
:**Ancestry.com Institution
:**Ancestry.com  
:**ArkivDigital (Swedish Records)
:**ArkivDigital Online - Swedish Genealogy
:**FamNet (New Zealand)
:**Findmypast  
:**Findmypast Institution Version
:**Fold3.com (previously known as Footnote.com)  
:**Fold3 Military records
:**The Genealogist
:**Geneanet - France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany
:**Godfrey Memorial Library
:**MyHeritage Library Edition
:**Hertiage Quest Online
:**Newspapers.com
:**Historic Map Works Library Edition
:**Paper Trail American 19th century westward migration documents
:**Paper Trail
:**Puzzilla
:**World Vital Records
 
====Hardware and Equipment====
 
:*We have 19 desk top computers, each with two screens, for individual or group use.
:*1 printer. (Capable of scanning documents/photos to a USB drive or directly to FamilySearch)
:*Canon MS300 microfiche and microfilm reader
:*'''Epson FastFoto FF-640 photo scanner''' (call during open hours to make an appointment to use this scanner 801-763-2093)
:*'''Epson Perfection V600 Flat Bed photo, slide and negative scanner''' (call during open hours to make an appointment to use this scanner 801-763-2093)
 
<br>
 
===Center Services===
 
Staff Language Specialists
 
:*Danish
:*German
:*Norwegian
:*Limited Russian
:*Portuguese
:*Spanish
 
====Staff Software and Computer Specialists====
 
:*Ancestry.com
:*Ancestrial Quest
:*Beginning Basic Computer
:*FamilyInsight
:*FamilySearch
:*Indexing
:*Internet for research
:*Legacy
:*PAF
:*PowerPoint
:*RootsMagic
:*Training
 
====Staff Research Specialists====
 
:*Danish
:*Norwegian
:*Southern States
:*Spain
:*Swedish
:*Brazil
:*Germany
 
===Resources Outside Local Area===


:[[Browse by Country]]
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
:[[England Genealogy|England]]
:[[France Genealogy|France]]
:[[Italy Genealogy|Italy]]
:[[Mexico Genealogy|Mexico]]
:[[Sweden Genealogy|Sweden]]
:[[United Kingdom]]
:[[United States|USA]]


===Resources in the Local Area===
:*We have plenty of computers for individual or group use.
:*2 printers.&nbsp;&nbsp; (One printer can scan documents and save them to a USB drive)
:*2 microfilm readers. (one connected to a computer for scanning and saving&nbsp;images, and one that is not connected to a computer and is operated manually)


:*[[Provo, Utah]]
<br>
:*[[Utah County, Utah Genealogy|Utah County]]
:*[http://www.gensocietyofutah.org/ The Genealogical Society of Utah]
:*[http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/cemeteries/ Utah State Cemetery And Burial Database]
:*[http://history.utah.gov/research_and_collections/cemeteries/cemeteries.html Utah State History - Find a Cemetery In Utah]


===Links===
=== Center Services  ===
{| style="float:right; "
|-
|{{MormonLDSRemoval}}
|}


:*[http://www.dupinternational.org/ Daughters of the Utah Pioneers]
==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
:*[http://boap.org/LDS/Early-Saints/ Journals, Diaries, Biographies, Autobiographies and Letters of Some Early Mormons and Others Who Knew Joseph Smith, Jr. and/or His Contemporaries]
:*[http://www.sonsofutahpioneers.org/ Sons of Utah Pioneers]


<u>'''National Links:'''</u>
''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa]] and [[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan]] FHC pages for examples.)'' &lt;fck:hr&gt;


:*[http://www.archives.gov National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC]
=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
:*[http://www.loc.gov/index.html Library of Congress, Washington, DC]
:*[http://www.dar.org Daughters of the American Revolution]
:*[http://www.dclibrary.org/research/collections Martin Luther King Public Library, Washington DC Special Collections]


===Other FamilySearch Centers and Resources===
''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)'' &lt;fck:hr&gt;


:*[http://billiongraves.com/index.php Billiongraves.com]
=== Links  ===
:*[http://familyhistory.byu.edu/ BYU Center for Family History and Genealogy]
:*[http://lib.byu.edu/sites/familyhistory/ BYU Family History Library]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/logan_utah Logan Utah FamilySearch Center]
:*[[Main Page|Research WIKI]]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/riverton_utah Riverton Utah FamilySearch Center]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ Salt Lake City FamilySearch Library]
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/St_George_Utah_FamilySearch_Center St. George Utah FamilySearch Center]
:*[https://www.uvtagg.org/ Utah Valley Technology and Genealogy Group] - Formerly the UV PAF Users Group


===Volunteer at the Center===
''(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)'' &lt;fck:hr&gt;


Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093, (801)995-0780 or email [mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org ut_mounttimpanogos@familyhistorymail.org] for more information on how to join our TFHC consultant staff.
=== Volunteer at the Center ===


[[Category:Utah_FamilySearch_Centers]]
Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093 or email&nbsp;[mailto:ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net]&nbsp;for more information on how to join our FHC consultant staff.<br>

Revision as of 16:06, 5 February 2012

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location & Map:

  1. 835 North 900 East American Fork, Utah
  2. We are located in the same building as the Highland Utah FM Group ( Map) which is on the North West Side of the Developmental Center Chapel located directly West and across the street from the Mt. Timpanogos Temple 

Phone: 801-763-2093  [edit | edit source]

E-mail: ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net[edit | edit source]

Hours of Operations[edit | edit source]

Holiday Schedule: Closed whenever the Mt. Timpanogos Temple is closed

Morning Afternoon Evening
Sunday CLOSED CLOSED By Appointment Only
Monday CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Tuesday 9AM to 1PM 1PM to 5PM 5PM to 8PM
Wednesday 9AM to 1PM 1PM to 5PM 5PM to 8PM
Thursday 9AM to 1PM 1PM to 5PM 5PM to 8PM
Friday 9AM to 1PM 1PM to 5PM 5PM to 8PM
Saturday 10AM to 2PM CLOSED CLOSED

Center's Calendar for Individual and Group Appointments[edit | edit source]

Youth Groups[edit | edit source]

We always look forward to working with Ward Youth Groups!

Please call center to make an appointment for your group prior to your visit. Please check the Center's Calendar to see if your desired date/time is available .  Prior to coming please make sure all youth already have their FamilySearch account to use for Indexing or to access New Family Search.  If your youth group is coming for help with New Family Search please have them bring information on at least one of their deceased ancestors to research. 

Create a FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart[edit | edit source]

To create your FREE Color Genealogy 9 Generation Fan Chart please go to createfan.com. You will be requested to log into you FamilySearch so the software an gather you genealogy informaiton.   This will generate a PDF document that you can save or print.

Online Genealogy Forms and Training[edit | edit source]

Online Forms[edit | edit source]

Online Training Courses[edit | edit source]

Online Research Training Videos[edit | edit source]

Online Training Videos[edit | edit source]

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Help Index the 1940 Census!!![edit | edit source]

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

FHC Consultant Staffing Schedule/Calendar[edit | edit source]

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

 Databases and Software [edit | edit source]

  • Software:
    • RootsMagic
    • AncestrialQuest
    • PAF
    • FamilyInsight
  • 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.   NOTE:  Only available at the Center
    • 19th Centry British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
    • Access Newspaper Archive
    • Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
    • Ancestry.com
    • ArkivDigital Online - Swedish Genealogy
    • Findmypast
    • Fold3.com (previously known as Footnote.com)
    • The Genealogist
    • Godfrey Memorial Library
    • Hertiage Quest Online
    • Historic Map Works Library Edition
    • Paper Trail
    • World Vital Records

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

  • We have plenty of computers for individual or group use.
  • 2 printers.   (One printer can scan documents and save them to a USB drive)
  • 2 microfilm readers. (one connected to a computer for scanning and saving images, and one that is not connected to a computer and is operated manually)


Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the Mesa and Logan FHC pages for examples.) <fck:hr>

Resources in the Local Area
[edit | edit source]

(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.) <fck:hr>

Links[edit | edit source]

(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.) <fck:hr>

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

Please contact the Center at (801)763-2093 or email ut_mounttimpanogos@ldsmail.net for more information on how to join our FHC consultant staff.