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=== Center Contacts and Hours === | === Center Contacts and Hours === | ||
'''Location Map: | '''Location Map: Located where the old OSF hospital was''' | ||
[https://maps.google.com/maps?q=1315+9th+Avenue+South,+Escanaba,+MI&hl=en&sll=44.73981,-85.633899&sspn=0.006828,0.016512&oq=1315+9th+ave+south,+escan&hnear=1315+9th+Ave+S,+Escanaba,+Michigan+49829&t=m&z=17 Location Map] | |||
'''Address:''' | '''Address:''' | ||
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'''E-mail:''' | '''E-mail:''' | ||
*MI_Escanaba@ | *MI_Escanaba@familyhistorymail.org | ||
'''Open Hours:''' | '''Open Hours:''' | ||
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'''We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness:''' | '''We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness:''' | ||
=== Calendar and Events === | === Calendar and Events === | ||
==== Upcoming Events ''': BEGINNING YOUR | ==== Upcoming Events ''': BEGINNING YOUR GENEALOGY''' ==== | ||
==== Class Schedule : | ==== Class Schedule : THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2017 6:00 TO 8:00 P.M. CLASSES LIMITED TO 5. IF YOU HAVE A LAPTOP PLEASE BRING IT. ONGOING CLASSES AVAILABLE ==== | ||
==== Staff Training Meetings ==== | ==== Staff Training Meetings ==== | ||
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==== Collections ==== | ==== Collections ==== | ||
==== Databases and Software ==== | ==== 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 ==== | ==== Hardware and Equipment ==== | ||
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==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ||
FamilySearch centers provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, many centers have free how-to genealogy classes. See [https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/about FamilySearch center] for more information. Search the [https://familysearch.org/locations/# online FSC directory] for a nearby FamilySearch center. | |||
• We have Family History Consultants to assist you. These volunteers donate their time and some specialize in the following areas: | • We have Family History Consultants to assist you. These volunteers donate their time and some specialize in the following areas: | ||
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'''Danish, Norwegian, Swedish Research''' Patrons may bring their own laptops for note-taking or entering information into personal genealogical programs, with the disclaimer that the owner is responsible for the security of the device. Wireless internet is currently available in the building, though there may be days when availability is limited due to updating, etc. | '''Danish, Norwegian, Swedish Research''' Patrons may bring their own laptops for note-taking or entering information into personal genealogical programs, with the disclaimer that the owner is responsible for the security of the device. Wireless internet is currently available in the building, though there may be days when availability is limited due to updating, etc. | ||
We encourage visitors to bring own their digital cameras for copying images from microfilm or microfiche Then you have your own digital record and can take the images home to clean them up on your imaging program! If the | We encourage visitors to bring own their digital cameras for copying images from microfilm or microfiche Then you have your own digital record and can take the images home to clean them up on your imaging program! If the FSC camera is used, copies may be printed or files may be transferred to a jump drive using the XnView program found on the computer in the main office. | ||
Memory sticks/jump drives can be used to download information from the microfilm scanner. | Memory sticks/jump drives can be used to download information from the microfilm scanner. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:50, 25 February 2023
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location Map: Located where the old OSF hospital was
Address:
- 1315 9th Ave S Escanaba MI 49829 United States
- Language:English
Phone:
- 1-906-789-0370 or 1-906-280-6086
E-mail:
- MI_Escanaba@familyhistorymail.org
Open Hours:
- Tuesday: 10 am - 5pm
- Thursday: 10 am - 3 pm
- Friday: 10 am - 3 pm
- Saturday: BY APPOINTMENT
- To make an appointment for other times, please call in advance at (1-906-789-0370 or 1-906-280-6086
Holiday Schedule:
We occasionally close unexpectedly because of inclement weather or illness:
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events : BEGINNING YOUR GENEALOGY[edit | edit source]
Class Schedule : THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2017 6:00 TO 8:00 P.M. CLASSES LIMITED TO 5. IF YOU HAVE A LAPTOP PLEASE BRING IT. ONGOING CLASSES AVAILABLE[edit | edit source]
Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
Databases and Software[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
- We have computers, microfilm readers, printers and a huge selection of books for Delta County and surrounding areas
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
FamilySearch centers provide one-on-one assistance and free access to premium genealogical websites. In addition, many centers have free how-to genealogy classes. See FamilySearch center for more information. Search the online FSC directory for a nearby FamilySearch center.
• We have Family History Consultants to assist you. These volunteers donate their time and some specialize in the following areas:
- U.S. Research
- Finnish Research
- German Research
- Family Tree
•Indexing - Arbitration
•Pedigree Fan Charts
Danish, Norwegian, Swedish Research Patrons may bring their own laptops for note-taking or entering information into personal genealogical programs, with the disclaimer that the owner is responsible for the security of the device. Wireless internet is currently available in the building, though there may be days when availability is limited due to updating, etc.
We encourage visitors to bring own their digital cameras for copying images from microfilm or microfiche Then you have your own digital record and can take the images home to clean them up on your imaging program! If the FSC camera is used, copies may be printed or files may be transferred to a jump drive using the XnView program found on the computer in the main office.
Memory sticks/jump drives can be used to download information from the microfilm scanner.
Resources in the Local Area
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Links[edit | edit source]
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Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
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