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The Tallahassee Florida FamilySearch Center serves all those interested in researching their family history in the Tallahassee, Cairo, Crawfordville, Madison, Perry, Quincy, and Thomasville areas. | |||
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=== Center Contacts and Hours | ===Center Contacts and Hours=== | ||
'''Location Map:''' | *'''Location Map:''' | ||
*[https://maps.google.com/maps?q=312+Stadium+Drive,+Tallahassee,+Florida&hl=en&ll=30.4449,-84.30758&spn=0.031004,0.04107&sll=47.272986,-120.882277&sspn=6.247364,10.513916&oq=312+Stadium+Dr,+Tallahassee,+Florida&hnear=312+Stadium+Dr,+Tallahassee,+Florida+32304&t=m&z=15 Location Map] | *[https://maps.google.com/maps?q=312+Stadium+Drive,+Tallahassee,+Florida&hl=en&ll=30.4449,-84.30758&spn=0.031004,0.04107&sll=47.272986,-120.882277&sspn=6.247364,10.513916&oq=312+Stadium+Dr,+Tallahassee,+Florida&hnear=312+Stadium+Dr,+Tallahassee,+Florida+32304&t=m&z=15 Location Map] | ||
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'''Address: '''312 Stadium Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32304 | '''Address: '''312 Stadium Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32304 | ||
*We are located across the street from the Florida State University College of Medicine. | *We are located across the street from the Florida State University College of Medicine. | ||
*Park at the rear of the building, in the section by the parking sign indicating you are visiting the | *Park at the rear of the building, in the section by the parking sign indicating you are visiting the FamilySearch Center. Ring the intercom at the southwest entrance if the door is locked. | ||
*Language:English | *Language:English, Spanish available upon request | ||
'''Phone:'''1-850-222-8870 | '''Phone:'''1-850-222-8870 | ||
'''E-mail:''' FL_Tallahassee@ | '''E-mail:''' FL_Tallahassee@familyhistorymail.org | ||
''' | '''<u>Hours</u>:''' | ||
'''Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.''' | |||
'''Holiday Schedule: ''' | '''Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.''' | ||
'''Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.''' | |||
*Please call ahead in case of unexpected closure of Center. | |||
'''<u>Holiday Schedule</u>: ''' | |||
Closed: | |||
*Tuesday, March 15th through March 17th - Spring Break | |||
*July 19-28, | |||
*Week of Thanksgiving Holiday; | |||
*2 Weeks between Christmas and New Year's'''<br>''' | |||
*Calendar and Events | |||
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=== | ===Center Resources=== | ||
==== | ====Collections==== | ||
'''[https:// | *'''[https://www.familysearch.org Family Search]:''' Temple and Family History consultants are trained to help with family history searches, including the use of familysearch.org | ||
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]''' | |||
*The Center also has collections of family history books and information from families of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that have lived in the Florida/Georgia area in the past.<br> | |||
====Databases and Software==== | |||
'''[https://fhc.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch Center Portal]:''' This center has the FamilySearch Center Portal which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions including: | |||
:* | *19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive Alexander Street Press | ||
*Alexander Street Press (American Civil War Collections) | |||
*American Ancestors-Library Rights | |||
*Ancestry-Institution Versions: U.S. | Australia | Canada | Germany | Sweden | United Kingdom | |||
*ArkivDigital Online | |||
*FamNet | |||
*Findmypast-Institution Version | |||
*Fold3.com (formerly Footnote.com) | |||
*Geneanet | |||
*Kinpoint-Premium | |||
*My Heritage - Library Edition | |||
*Newspaper.com | |||
*Paper Trail | |||
*Puzzilla.org - Premium Services | |||
* | |||
====Hardware and Equipment==== | |||
*Microfilm readers | |||
*Microfiche reader | |||
*Computers with internet connection and access to premium websites. | |||
*Printer/Scanner for use with computers and uploads directly to your Family Search Account | |||
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=== Center Services | ===Center Services=== | ||
Patrons may bring their personal computers for note taking or entering information into personal genealogical programs. Wireless internet access is currently available. Memory sticks can also be used to download information.<br> | Patrons may bring their personal computers for note taking or entering information into personal genealogical programs. Wireless internet access is currently available. Memory sticks can also be used to download information.<br> | ||
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=== Volunteer at the Center | ===Volunteer at the Center=== | ||
====FamilySearch Center Staff==== | |||
Volunteers are welcome to join our staff. They should be comfortable with computer use and enjoy working with people. A knowledge of basic family history research principles is helpful, but training will be provided. A minimum of 2 shifts per month in the Center is required and more is cheerfully allowed. | |||
==== | ====Indexing==== | ||
Family Search is making records available on-line as quickly as possible. One of the keys to making these records useful is the Indexing program. Without an index, researchers have to browse through the images, sometimes one at a time, to find a specific record. Indexing can be done at home and is an excellent activity for FamilySearch Center Staff when the Center is not busy. To find out more about indexing and take a test drive go to http://www.familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing | |||
==== | ====Basic Computer Literacy Tutor==== | ||
With the rapid increase in research data becoming available on-line, long-time family history researchers are facing the need to learn new skills. A patient and understanding tutor is needed to help small groups or individuals learn basic computer skills. Contact the Stake Temple and Family History Consultant - Center by telephone or email if you are interested in teaching or helping to develop training in this topic. | |||
=== | ===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. | |||
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The Tallahassee Florida FamilySearch Center serves all those interested in researching their family history in the Tallahassee, Cairo, Crawfordville, Madison, Perry, Quincy, and Thomasville areas.
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
- Location Map:
Address: 312 Stadium Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32304
- We are located across the street from the Florida State University College of Medicine.
- Park at the rear of the building, in the section by the parking sign indicating you are visiting the FamilySearch Center. Ring the intercom at the southwest entrance if the door is locked.
- Language:English, Spanish available upon request
Phone:1-850-222-8870
E-mail: FL_Tallahassee@familyhistorymail.org
Hours:
Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Please call ahead in case of unexpected closure of Center.
Holiday Schedule:
Closed:
- Tuesday, March 15th through March 17th - Spring Break
- July 19-28,
- Week of Thanksgiving Holiday;
- 2 Weeks between Christmas and New Year's
- Calendar and Events
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
- Family Search: Temple and Family History consultants are trained to help with family history searches, including the use of familysearch.org
- FamilySearch Catalog
- The Center also has collections of family history books and information from families of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that have lived in the Florida/Georgia area in the past.
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Center Portal: This center has the FamilySearch Center Portal which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions including:
- 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive Alexander Street Press
- Alexander Street Press (American Civil War Collections)
- American Ancestors-Library Rights
- Ancestry-Institution Versions: U.S. | Australia | Canada | Germany | Sweden | United Kingdom
- ArkivDigital Online
- FamNet
- Findmypast-Institution Version
- Fold3.com (formerly Footnote.com)
- Geneanet
- Kinpoint-Premium
- My Heritage - Library Edition
- Newspaper.com
- Paper Trail
- Puzzilla.org - Premium Services
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- Microfilm readers
- Microfiche reader
- Computers with internet connection and access to premium websites.
- Printer/Scanner for use with computers and uploads directly to your Family Search Account
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Patrons may bring their personal computers for note taking or entering information into personal genealogical programs. Wireless internet access is currently available. Memory sticks can also be used to download information.
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Center Staff[edit | edit source]
Volunteers are welcome to join our staff. They should be comfortable with computer use and enjoy working with people. A knowledge of basic family history research principles is helpful, but training will be provided. A minimum of 2 shifts per month in the Center is required and more is cheerfully allowed.
Indexing[edit | edit source]
Family Search is making records available on-line as quickly as possible. One of the keys to making these records useful is the Indexing program. Without an index, researchers have to browse through the images, sometimes one at a time, to find a specific record. Indexing can be done at home and is an excellent activity for FamilySearch Center Staff when the Center is not busy. To find out more about indexing and take a test drive go to http://www.familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing
Basic Computer Literacy Tutor[edit | edit source]
With the rapid increase in research data becoming available on-line, long-time family history researchers are facing the need to learn new skills. A patient and understanding tutor is needed to help small groups or individuals learn basic computer skills. Contact the Stake Temple and Family History Consultant - Center by telephone or email if you are interested in teaching or helping to develop training in this topic.
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.