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== Cheyenne Wyoming Temple and Family History Consultants == | == Cheyenne Wyoming Temple and Family History Consultants == | ||
''This page will provide information and resources for you to be successful as a Temple and Family History Consultant. | ''This page will provide information and resources for you to be successful as a Temple and Family History Consultant. '' | ||
''If you are a new Temple and Family History Consultant, please contact Melanie Bosselman at rootstobranch@gmail.com to receive access to a shared drive containing documents and resources to support your work.'' | ''If you are a new Temple and Family History Consultant, please contact Melanie Bosselman at rootstobranch@gmail.com to receive access to a shared drive containing documents and resources to support your work.'' | ||
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'''''Please check this site often as things are changing on a regular basis.''''' | '''''Please check this site often as things are changing on a regular basis.''''' | ||
== | == Consultant Training == | ||
=== [https://goo.gl/forms/lXohaR0PY0mM8HnD3 | === [https://goo.gl/forms/lXohaR0PY0mM8HnD3 Consultant Training Registration] === | ||
This 5-week course will help you feel confident in serving as a Temple and Family History Consultant. All sessions are taught at the FamilySearch Center. Sessions are taught as needed, but generally in January, April, and September. Use the link above to register for the next session of New Consultant Training. | |||
== Mentor Sessions == | == Mentor Sessions == | ||
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'''''Please register (use the link above) for at least one Mentor Session each month.''''' | '''''Please register (use the link above) for at least one Mentor Session each month.''''' | ||
These are monthly hands-on sessions to help consultants with specific skills they use in helping others and in working on their own family history. All sessions are taught at the | These are monthly hands-on sessions to help consultants with specific skills they use in helping others and in working on their own family history. All sessions are taught at the FamilySearch Center. | ||
=== Past Mentor Sessions === | === Past Mentor Sessions === | ||
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== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
''' | An '''overview of the Cheyenne FamilySearch Center''' (including services, hours, how to locate the Wiki page and how to register for a class) is available to share with individuals and families you may be working with. Copies of this document are available through the shared drive established to support Temple and Family History Consultants. | ||
== | == FamilySearch Center Classes == | ||
The | The FamilySearch Center offers classes for you and the individuals and families you may be working with. The [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Cheyenne_Wyoming_FamilySearch_Center/Class_Schedule current class schedule] and [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Cheyenne_Wyoming_FamilySearch_Center/Class_Descriptions class descriptions] for a three-month period are available on the Cheyenne Family History Wiki. | ||
''We ask everyone to register for classes | ''We ask everyone to register for classes online through the Wiki - this can be done through a link on the Class Schedule page.'' | ||
== Tips of the Week == | == Tips of the Week == | ||
'''''Resources for Youth Consultants''''' | '''''Resources for Youth Consultants''''' | ||
'''''Facebook and Family History!''''' | |||
'''''Facebook and Family | |||
Click [https://familysearch.org/blog/en/facebook-family-historywhat-match/ here ]to check it out! | Click [https://familysearch.org/blog/en/facebook-family-historywhat-match/ here ]to check it out! | ||
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Writing about your life has never been easier...click [https://familysearch.org/blog/en/52-questions-52-weeks-writing-life-easier/?cid=HP_TH_10-15-2015_dFHD_fFHIS_xLIDyL2-2_ here] to see how. | Writing about your life has never been easier...click [https://familysearch.org/blog/en/52-questions-52-weeks-writing-life-easier/?cid=HP_TH_10-15-2015_dFHD_fFHIS_xLIDyL2-2_ here] to see how. | ||
'''''Get Help with Special Collections at the Laramie County Library''''' | '''''Get Help with Special Collections at the Laramie County Library''''' | ||
A list of individuals working with the Laramie County Library Special Collections Room (3rd floor), their specialty areas and their schedules is now available on the Family History Consultant Shared Drive. Check it out! | A list of individuals working with the Laramie County Library Special Collections Room (3rd floor), their specialty areas and their schedules is now available on the Temple and Family History Consultant Shared Drive. Check it out! | ||
'''''Family Search Blog''' | '''''Family Search Blog''' '' | ||
A terrific resource to keep up on what is going on and available in Family Search [https://familysearch.org/blog/en/ Blog] | A terrific resource to keep up on what is going on and available in Family Search [https://familysearch.org/blog/en/ Blog] | ||
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'''''Let’s Get Acquainted with the Family Search Wiki (WIK-ee)''''' | '''''Let’s Get Acquainted with the Family Search Wiki (WIK-ee)''''' | ||
Family Search users don’t always think to look at this valuable tool because they aren’t sure what it is and how valuable it can be to our research efforts. | Family Search users don’t always think to look at this valuable tool because they aren’t sure what it is and how valuable it can be to our research efforts. So, in Family Search’s words: “The FamilySearch Wiki is not about finding the names of your ancestors. It is not, in fact, about finding people at all. | ||
*''The Wiki is about finding records that may have been generated about your ancestors and the places in which the records might be found.''<br>*It is a vast record depository of the paper trail that people leave behind long after they are gone. <br>*The Wiki has records from the United States as well as from 244 countries. <br>*Here you will be able to find documents such as census records, marriage records, birth records and death records and much more. <br>*Probate documents are often very informative and may help you in your search. There is an extensive list of United States military records on the Wiki .” | *''The Wiki is about finding records that may have been generated about your ancestors and the places in which the records might be found.''<br>*It is a vast record depository of the paper trail that people leave behind long after they are gone. <br>*The Wiki has records from the United States as well as from 244 countries. <br>*Here you will be able to find documents such as census records, marriage records, birth records and death records and much more. <br>*Probate documents are often very informative and may help you in your search. There is an extensive list of United States military records on the Wiki .” | ||
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Recently a friend in Illinois went into the FamilySearch Wiki and found phone numbers for the Surrogate Court in New York that held wills. She found six missing wills! | Recently a friend in Illinois went into the FamilySearch Wiki and found phone numbers for the Surrogate Court in New York that held wills. She found six missing wills! | ||
Take time to explore the opening page of this site there are tutorials and examples and lots of help in learning the Wiki. Got stuck in your research? Look to the Wiki for help. | Take time to explore the opening page of this site there are tutorials and examples and lots of help in learning the Wiki. Got stuck in your research? Look to the Wiki for help. ''How do I find the FamilySearch Wiki?'' | ||
*Familysearch.org Search (drop down menu) Wiki <br>*(open FamilySearch.org and go to Search at top of page which will give you a drop down menu and then click on Wiki) <br>*How to Use the Wiki -- [https://familysearch.org | *Familysearch.org Search (drop down menu) Wiki <br>*(open FamilySearch.org and go to Search at top of page which will give you a drop down menu and then click on Wiki) <br>*How to Use the Wiki -- [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Help:Wiki_Help Help:Wiki Help] <br>*About the Wiki -- [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Find_an_ancestor_using_the_Wiki FamilySearch Wiki:About Us] | ||
'''''Resources to Capture Stories using Audio'' | '''''Resources to Capture Stories using Audio'' ''' | ||
The StoryCorps app and StoryCorps.me were created as a global platform for listening, connecting, and sharing stories of the human experience. | The StoryCorps app and StoryCorps.me were created as a global platform for listening, connecting, and sharing stories of the human experience. | ||
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The StoryCorps app is an app with a purpose—a way for individuals to connect in a meaningful way with those close to them, and to gain insight into the lives of others. | The StoryCorps app is an app with a purpose—a way for individuals to connect in a meaningful way with those close to them, and to gain insight into the lives of others. | ||
Go to | Go to [https://storycorps.me/ Storycorps] to download this app. | ||
'''''Resources to support German Genealogy''''' | '''''Resources to support German Genealogy''''' | ||
Any consultants, or patrons working on German Genealogy, there is a program and syllabus available to support this work. | Any consultants, or patrons working on German Genealogy, there is a program and syllabus available to support this work. Copies of this resource are available through the shared drive for Temple and Family History Consultants. | ||
'''''Family Search Apps for Smart Phones and Tablets''''' | '''''Family Search Apps for Smart Phones and Tablets''''' | ||
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Cheyenne Wyoming Temple and Family History Consultants[edit | edit source]
This page will provide information and resources for you to be successful as a Temple and Family History Consultant.
If you are a new Temple and Family History Consultant, please contact Melanie Bosselman at rootstobranch@gmail.com to receive access to a shared drive containing documents and resources to support your work.
Please check this site often as things are changing on a regular basis.
Consultant Training[edit | edit source]
Consultant Training Registration[edit | edit source]
This 5-week course will help you feel confident in serving as a Temple and Family History Consultant. All sessions are taught at the FamilySearch Center. Sessions are taught as needed, but generally in January, April, and September. Use the link above to register for the next session of New Consultant Training.
Mentor Sessions[edit | edit source]
Mentor Session Registration[edit | edit source]
Please register (use the link above) for at least one Mentor Session each month.
These are monthly hands-on sessions to help consultants with specific skills they use in helping others and in working on their own family history. All sessions are taught at the FamilySearch Center.
Past Mentor Sessions[edit | edit source]
Topics covered:
Oct - Photos on Family Tree - scan & crop, uploading, tagging, linking
Nov - Merging duplicates
Mar - Helping Others - Family Tree Triage
Learning Guides[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch Family Tree[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
An overview of the Cheyenne FamilySearch Center (including services, hours, how to locate the Wiki page and how to register for a class) is available to share with individuals and families you may be working with. Copies of this document are available through the shared drive established to support Temple and Family History Consultants.
FamilySearch Center Classes[edit | edit source]
The FamilySearch Center offers classes for you and the individuals and families you may be working with. The current class schedule and class descriptions for a three-month period are available on the Cheyenne Family History Wiki.
We ask everyone to register for classes online through the Wiki - this can be done through a link on the Class Schedule page.
Tips of the Week[edit | edit source]
Resources for Youth Consultants
Facebook and Family History!
Click here to check it out!
Partnership between RootsMagic and Ancestry.com
Click here for details.
Digitized Microfilm
Click here to check this out!!
52 Questions in 52 Weeks
Writing about your life has never been easier...click here to see how.
Get Help with Special Collections at the Laramie County Library
A list of individuals working with the Laramie County Library Special Collections Room (3rd floor), their specialty areas and their schedules is now available on the Temple and Family History Consultant Shared Drive. Check it out!
Family Search Blog
A terrific resource to keep up on what is going on and available in Family Search Blog
Let’s Get Acquainted with the Family Search Wiki (WIK-ee)
Family Search users don’t always think to look at this valuable tool because they aren’t sure what it is and how valuable it can be to our research efforts. So, in Family Search’s words: “The FamilySearch Wiki is not about finding the names of your ancestors. It is not, in fact, about finding people at all.
- The Wiki is about finding records that may have been generated about your ancestors and the places in which the records might be found.
*It is a vast record depository of the paper trail that people leave behind long after they are gone.
*The Wiki has records from the United States as well as from 244 countries.
*Here you will be able to find documents such as census records, marriage records, birth records and death records and much more.
*Probate documents are often very informative and may help you in your search. There is an extensive list of United States military records on the Wiki .”
Recently a friend in Illinois went into the FamilySearch Wiki and found phone numbers for the Surrogate Court in New York that held wills. She found six missing wills!
Take time to explore the opening page of this site there are tutorials and examples and lots of help in learning the Wiki. Got stuck in your research? Look to the Wiki for help. How do I find the FamilySearch Wiki?
- Familysearch.org Search (drop down menu) Wiki
*(open FamilySearch.org and go to Search at top of page which will give you a drop down menu and then click on Wiki)
*How to Use the Wiki -- Help:Wiki Help
*About the Wiki -- FamilySearch Wiki:About Us
Resources to Capture Stories using Audio
The StoryCorps app and StoryCorps.me were created as a global platform for listening, connecting, and sharing stories of the human experience.
The StoryCorps app—a free mobile application—seamlessly walks users through an interview by providing all the necessary tools for a wonderful experience. You will receive help preparing questions, finding the right environment for your conversation, recording a high-quality interview on your mobile device, sharing the finished product with friends and family, and uploading your conversation to the StoryCorps.me website.
- This site is a home for the recordings and also provides interviewing and editing resources. In addition, all interviews uploaded to the platform during the first year of the program will be archived at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.
The StoryCorps app is an app with a purpose—a way for individuals to connect in a meaningful way with those close to them, and to gain insight into the lives of others.
Go to Storycorps to download this app.
Resources to support German Genealogy
Any consultants, or patrons working on German Genealogy, there is a program and syllabus available to support this work. Copies of this resource are available through the shared drive for Temple and Family History Consultants.
Family Search Apps for Smart Phones and Tablets