Spencer Iowa FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 16:43, 15 December 2022

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

Center Contacts and Hours

Location and Map: Location Map

Address: 1701 W 11th St Spencer IA 51301 United States

Language: English

Phone: 712-262-6172

E-mail: IA_Spencer@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

Tuesday: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-11:00am

Holiday Schedule:

Closed all major holidays.

Closed 1st weekend in Apr/Oct for General Conference.
Closed the last two weeks of December.

Calendar and Events

Upcoming Events

Class Schedule

Staff Training Meetings

Center Resources

Collections

Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.

Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.

Book Collection: -- Dictionaries of many languages. Reference guides for areas worldwide. Head of Families (Early censuses).

Databases and Software

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

Center Services

Staff Research Specialties

Resources in the Local Area

Links

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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-''(Add a brief paragraph about your center here and the area it serves. Information in italics below is guidance for you and should be deleted as you fill out the page. Remove italics from other text by selecting the text and clicking the "I"&nbsp;box in the Toolbar above.)''<br>
 === Center Contacts and Hours  ===
-'''Location and Map:'''
+'''Location and Map: '''[https://www.google.com/maps/place/1701+W+11th+St,+Spencer,+IA+51301/@43.1483544,-95.1689634,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x878cd13964ab6b43:0x5c5d248e5de9a893 Location Map]
-:*1701 W. 11th St., Spencer, IA 51301 United States
+'''Address: ''' 1701 W 11th St Spencer IA 51301 United States
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-'''Phone:'''&nbsp; 1 712-262-6172
+*Language: English
-'''E-mail:'''&nbsp; [mailto:IA_Spencer@ldsmail.net IA_Spencer@ldsmail.net]
+'''Phone:''' '''712-262-6172'''
-'''FHC Director:''' Karri Bennett - 1 402-250-9045
+'''E-mail: ''' IA_Spencer@familyhistorymail.org
 '''Open Hours:'''
-:*'''Tuesday:''' 4pm to 7pm
+*'''Tuesday: '''4:00pm-7:00pm
-:*'''Saturday:''' 8am to 11am
+*'''Saturday: '''8:00am-11:00am
 '''Holiday Schedule:'''
-<br>
+'''Closed all major holidays.'''
+*'''Closed 1st weekend in Apr/Oct for General Conference.'''
+*'''Closed the last two weeks of December.'''
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 ==== Collections  ====
-:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
-:*''(List additional collections you have such as the types of books and microfilm you have on indefinite loan; though you will not want to list every single item you have. Just give visitors to this page a general idea of your resources.)''
+:*'''Patrons' Microfiche Collection''' -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.
+:*'''Indefinite Film Collection''' -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.
+:*'''Book Collection:''' -- Dictionaries of many languages. Reference guides for areas worldwide. Head of Families (Early censuses).
 ==== Databases and Software  ====
-:*'''[[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 to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)''
+:*'''[[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  ====
-:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''
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 ==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
-''(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.)''
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 === Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
-''(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.)''
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 === 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.
-''(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.)''
+<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]</span></div><br>
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 === Volunteer at the Center  ===
-''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''