Crystal Lake Illinois FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

FamilySearch Center Portal (Premium websites you can use for FREE at an FSC only)
19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
Access NewspaperArchive.com
Alexander Street Press – The American Civil War
Ancestry.com (The Library Edition)
ArkivDigital
Findmypast
Fold3 (the old Footnote.com)
The Genealogist
Godfrey Memorial Library
MyHeritage Library Edition
Historic Map Works Library Edition
Legacy Stories
Paper Trail
MyHeritage.com

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

6 networked computer workstations with printer access
3 microfilm readers
1 microfiche reader
Paper copier
Flatbed scanner (allows you to scan photos directly to FamilySearch Family Tree Memories)
Digital camera to capture microfilm frames (Bring your own flash drive to save images you find)
Headsets to listen to webinars and FamilySearch online classes

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.

Online Genealogy Records by Location

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+{{FSCpage|location=Illinois}}
+{{FSCPageNotice}}
-<br>
-== '''Location'''  ==
-North Walkup Ave.<br>Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
+===Announcements, Hours, Closures, Address & Contact Info===
-Please come and see our new FHC location (enter using the NE door facing Walkup Rd.) Ring buzzer.<br>
+====Announcements====
-<br>
+====Center Hours====
+Tuesday: 10am-2pm
-<u>'''PLEASE NOTE'''</u>''':''' &nbsp;The FHC will be closed on Saturday, April 6th, for General Conference.
+Wednesday:  6:30pm-9pm
+====Closures====
+.
+Whenever the local schools are CLOSED due to weather.
-=== '''Center Hours'''<br>  ===
+If the weather is bad, please call before visiting. We may be closed.
-<u>'''Daytime'''</u><br>
+====Address====
+North Walkup Rd. Crystal Lake, Illinois  60012
-Tues 10am-4pm
+Enter the building using the NE door facing Walkup Rd.  Please ring the buzzer to be admitted.
-Wed &amp; Fri 10am-1pm
+[https://www.google.com/maps/place/480+N+Walkup+Ave,+Crystal+Lake,+IL+60012/@42.2539779,-88.32166,684m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x880f7282d6f53241:0xc493640f99934a8f Link to Google Map]
-<u>'''Evenings'''</u><br>
+===Contact Information===
+Email: il_crystallake@familyhistorymail.net
-Tues, Wed, Thur&nbsp; 7pm-9:30pm
+Phone: (815) 459-7475       3095323171
-<u>'''Weekend'''</u>
+[https://www.facebook.com/il.crystallake.fhc Facebook]
-Sat 11am-3pm
+===Center Resources===
-Closed on Sundays and Mondays
+====Collections====
-<u>'''ATTENTION'''</u>''': ''' The FHC may close during bad weather. Check here for up-to-date messages on snowy days regarding possible closure instead of calling the Center.
+:*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This Center may have some of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog. <br>
-<br>
+====Databases and Software====
-=== Contact Information  ===
+:*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' ''(Premium websites you can use for FREE at an FSC <u>only</u>) ''
+:*19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
+:*Access NewspaperArchive.com
+:*Alexander Street Press – The American Civil War
+:*Ancestry.com (The Library Edition)
+:*ArkivDigital
+:*Findmypast
+:*Fold3 (the old Footnote.com)
+:*The Genealogist
+:*Godfrey Memorial Library
+:*MyHeritage Library Edition
+:*Historic Map Works Library Edition
+:*Legacy Stories
+:*Paper Trail
+:*MyHeritage.com
-Email:&nbsp;&nbsp; il_crystallake@ldsmail.net
+====Hardware and Equipment====
-Phone at FHC:&nbsp; 815-459-7475
+:*6 networked computer workstations with printer access
+:*3 microfilm readers
+:*1 microfiche reader
+:*Paper copier
+:*Flatbed scanner (allows you to scan photos directly to FamilySearch Family Tree Memories)
+:*Digital camera to capture microfilm frames (Bring your own flash drive to save images you find)
+:*Headsets to listen to webinars and FamilySearch online classes
-<br>
+===Links===
-'''<u></u>'''
+*[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>
-== '''FREE CLASSES AT THE FHC:'''  ==
-If you would be interested in attending a class at the FHC, please let us know of your interest and the subject you would like to see discussed by emailing us at&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; il_crystallake@ldsmail.net
-We'll see if we have a class that matches your interests.&nbsp; (Thank you)
-<br>
-=== Class Schedule <br>  ===
-===== '''APRIL 20, 2013 - '''<br>  =====
-A ''"Beginning Genealogy"'' class will be held on the third Saturday in April with instruction starting promptly at 9:00 am until 10:30. No materials are required; however, pre-registration is required and is limited to the number of computers in the Center.&nbsp; If you are interested in attending a class, please email us at il_crystallake@ldsmail.net as soon as possible to reserve a space.&nbsp; <br>
-If the class is full, we will contact you and put your name on a waiting list.&nbsp; Very often people have to cancel, so we could call you to fill the empty slot.
-<br>
-<br>
-=== Center Resources  ===
-==== Collections and Ordering Microfilm<br>  ====
-:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:''']&nbsp; You have the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog into the Crystal Lake FHC&nbsp;collection by ordering via the internet ''only'' at <u>https://www.familysearch.org/films</u> <br>
-<br>
-==== Databases and Software  ====
-:*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''FHC Portal:'''] &nbsp; ''(Premium websites you can use for FREE&nbsp;at an FHC&nbsp;<u>only</u>)&nbsp;''
-:*19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive
-:*Access NewspaperArchive.com
-:*Alexander Street Press – The American Civil War
-:*Ancestry.com (The Library Edition)
-:*ArkivDigital
-:*Find My Past
-:*Fold3 (the old Footnote.com)
-:*The Genealogist
-:*Heritage Quest Online
-:*Historic Map Works Library Edition
-:*Paper Trail
-:*WorldVitalRecords.com
-==== Additional databases available for free at our Center  ====
-*AmericanAncestors.org
-*Archives.com
-*GenealogyBank.com
-<br>
-==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
-:*<span style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;">6 networked computer workstations with printer access</span><span style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>
-:*<span style="font-style: italic;">5 microfilm readers</span> <span style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;" /><span style="font-style: italic;" />
-:*<span style="font-style: italic;">1 microfiche reader</span>
-:*<span style="font-style: italic;">Paper copier</span>
-:*<span style="font-style: italic;">Flatbed scanner</span>
-:*<span style="font-style: italic;">Digital camera to capture microfilm frames ''(Bring your own flashdrive to save images)''</span>
-:*<span style="font-style: italic;">''Headsets to listen to webinars and FamilySearch online classes''</span>
-:*<span style="font-style: italic;">''Some recorded webinars available on CD for your viewing''</span>
-<span style="font-style: italic;" />
-<br>
-<br>
-==== '''For FHC staff only:<br>'''  ====
-'''STAFF TRAINING Meetings'''
-April 14, 2013
-May 19, 2013
-June 9, 2013
-September 15, 2013
-October 20, 2013 <br>
-<br>
-===== Center Services<br>  =====
-===== Staff Research Specialties <br>  =====
-===== Resources in the Local Area<br>  =====
-===== Links  =====
-===== Volunteer at the Center =====