Portland Oregon FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

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 including Ancestry.com and Footnote. com
Ancestral Quest; Roots Magic, PAF (English & Spanish), Legacy

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

7 networked computer work stations with printer access for patron use
scanner for copying film or fiche images to flash drive or paper
wi-fi access
5 microfilm readers
1 micro fiche reader
photo/document scanner for use with FamilySearch

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Genealogical Forum of Oregon

Oregon Historical Society

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

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

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-This library was established in 1984 and combined with Portland East FHC in July 2011 creating a large inventory of film, fiche and books for Family History research.
+===[[Image:Colonial Heights Building.jpg|369x274px|Colonial Heights Building.jpg]]===
-  &nbsp;
+===Center Contacts and Hours===
-=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
+===='''''The Portland FamilySearch Center is currently closed due to Covid 19.  We will update this page when we are able to reopen.'''''====
-'''Location &amp;&nbsp;Map:'''
+'''Location Map:'''
-:*2931&nbsp;SE Harrison St., Portland OR 97214-4935, United States
+*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/2975+SE+Harrison+St,+Portland,+OR+97214/@45.5084581,-122.635092,17z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x5495a0853f47f237:0x83ec1649111123ad Location Map]<br>
-:*'''Library entrance on SE 30th Ave. side of building'''
-:*(Link to map using ''[http://maps.google.com Google]''&nbsp;or other map sites)
+'''Address:'''
-'''Phone: '''503-235-9090
+*2975 SE Harrison St., Portland OR 97214-4935, United States
+*'''Library entrance on SE 30th Ave. side of building'''
-'''E-mail:'''&nbsp; OR_Portland@ldsmail.net<br>
+*Language:English
+'''Phone:'''
+*'''1-503-235-9090'''
+'''E-mail:'''
+*OR_Portland@familyhistorymail.org
 '''Open Hours:'''
-:*'''Mon''': 10am-2pm
+*'''Tuesday '''9:00am-5:00pm
-:*'''Tue''': 9am-5pm
+*'''Thursday&nbsp;''' 1:00pm-5:00pm
-:*'''Wed''': 9am-9pm
+*'''Saturday'''&nbsp; 9:00am-1:00pm--open only on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month.
-:*'''Thurs''': 1-5pm
-:*'''Fri''': 1st and 3rd:&nbsp; (Hearing Impaired ONLY)
+'''''The Portland FamilySearch Center is currently closed due to Covid 19.  We will update this page when we are able to reopen.'''''
-:*'''Sat''': 9am-1pm
-:*'''During winter''', Portland FHC follows Portland Public School closures.&nbsp;
-:*:
-'''Holiday Schedule: closed major holidays'''
+[https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=portlandorfhc%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles '''Calendar''']
-:*2 weeks in Dec.<br>
+<br> '''Holiday Schedule:'''
-&nbsp;
+*Closed major holidays
+*'''During winter''', Portland FSC follows Portland Public School closures.
+*Two weeks in Dec.
-=== Calendar and Events  ===
+<br>
-==== Upcoming Events  ====
+----
-==== Class Schedule  ====
+Calendar and Events
-==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
+====Upcoming Events====
-&lt;fck:hr&gt;
+====Class Schedule====
-=== Center Resources  ===
+[https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=portlandorfhc%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles Calendar]<br>
-==== Collections  ====
+====Staff Training Meetings====
-:*[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.
+===Center Resources===
-:*
-==== Databases and Software  ====
+====Collections====
-:*'''[[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 including Ancestry.com and Footnote. com
+:*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:''']
+:*Portland Oregon FamilySearch Center&nbsp;Catalog
-==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
+====Databases and Software====
-:*''7 networked computer work stations with printer access&nbsp;for patron use''
+:*'''[[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 including Ancestry.com and Footnote. com
-:*scanner for copying film or fiche images to&nbsp;flash drive or paper
+:*Ancestral Quest; Roots Magic, PAF (English &amp; Spanish), Legacy
-:*wi-fi access
-:*5 microfilm readers
+====Hardware and Equipment====
+:*''7 networked computer work stations with printer access&nbsp;for patron use''
+:*scanner for copying film or fiche images to&nbsp;flash drive or paper
+:*wi-fi access
+:*5 microfilm readers
 :*1 micro fiche reader
+:*photo/document scanner for use with FamilySearch
 <br>
-=== Center Services  ===
+===Center Services===
-==== 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.)'' &lt;fck:hr&gt;
+====Staff Research Specialties====
-=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
+===Resources in the Local Area===
 Genealogical Forum of Oregon
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 Oregon Historical Society
-=== Links  ===
+===Links===
-''(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;
+*[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>
-=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
+===Volunteer at the Center===
-''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)'' &lt;/fck:hr&gt;&lt;/fck:hr&gt;&lt;/fck:hr&gt;&lt;/fck:hr&gt;&lt;/fck:hr&gt;&lt;/fck:hr&gt;
+[[Category:Oregon FamilySearch Centers]]