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=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
 
'''Location and Map:'''
 
'''Address:''' 1215 N. 1000 W. Mapleton, Utah. (Enter on the Southwest corner of the building.)
 
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/map.jpg Click Here for a Map to the Mapleton Utah Family History Center]
 
'''Phone:''' 801-489-2999
 
'''E-mail:''' [mailto:ut_mapleton@ldsmail.net ut_mapleton@ldsmail.net]
 
'''Open Hours:'''
 
Monday: 10 AM to 1 PM<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1314244493370_629" />
 
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 AM to 4 PM and 7 - 9 PM
 
Sunday: 5 - 8 PM
 
[[Image:Utahmapletonfhc.jpg|center|600px|Utahmapletonfhc.jpg]]
 
 
=== Calendar and Events  ===
 
'''Upcoming Events'''
 
:'''2017 Family History Fair'''
 
::On February 25, 2017, the Mapleton Family History Center will host its annual family history fair. We hope you will join us at 9:00 a.m. and spend the day. The fair will be held at 475 North Highway 89 in Mapleton, and will include a free lunch for all attendees. [http://mfamilysearch.org/2017fairschedule.pdf Click here to see the class schedule for the fair.] [http://mfamilysearch.org/2017fairposter.pdf Click here to see the fair poster.]
 
:'''Family Time at the Mapleton Family History Center'''
 
::We want to help you put "Family" back into Family History at the Mapleton Family History Center. Schedule a time for your family to gather at the Center to work on family history. [http://mfamilysearch.org/familyTime.pdf Click here to see more details on how to schedule a time for your family.]
 
:'''Operation Recovery: Save the Box'''
 
::Join our Twelve-Step Family History Program to preserve your family history. [http://mfamilysearch.org/OperationRecovery.jpg Click here to see more details.] [http://mfamilysearch.org/ThatBoxFlyer.jpg Click here for our Operation Recovery Flyer.]
 
=== '''Class Schedules'''  ===
 
Check our class schedule for a current list of classes below. We have classes on many Sunday nights. Check back frequently for updated schedules as we add new classes. For class suggestions contact class coordinator Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com<br>
<center>'''Mapleton Family History Center Class Schedule'''<br></center>
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! '''Date'''
! '''Time'''
| '''Class'''
| '''Description'''
| '''Teacher'''
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|Sunday
24 September
|6:30
PM
|Finding Family Members Missing from Family Tree
|Specific suggestions and clues to guide you to finding family members missing in FamilySearch Family Tree
|Charlie Coombs
|-
|Sunday
1 October
|
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|GENERAL CONFERENCE, NO CLASS
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|-
|Sunday
8 October
|6:30
PM
|Finding Hidden Records on FamilySearch
|Did you know that FamilySearch has several different types of record collections? Come and learn how to find them all as we explore indexed collections with images, indexed collections with no images attached (but they might still be on FamilySearch), partially indexed collections with additional browse images, browse only collections, digitized microfilm found in the catalog that can be accessed from home, and digitized microfilm that can only be viewed at a Family History Center.
|Amberly Beck
|-
|Sunday
8 October
|6:30 PM
|Youth Consultants Class
|Our regular monthly class for youth temple and family history consultants
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|-
|Sunday
15 Oct
|6:30
PM
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|-
|Sunday
22 Oct
|6:30
 
PM
|Beginning Family Tree
|Part one of a two-part class for beginning users of FamilySearch Family Tree
|Guy Black
|-
|Sunday
29 Oct
|6:30 PM
|Beginning Family Tree
|Part one of a two-part class for beginning users of FamilySearch Family Tree
|Guy Black
|-
|Sunday
5 Nov
|6:30
PM
|DNA Basics
|Have you wondered about using DNA in your research?  Come and learn about the different types of DNA tests, the different companies you can test with, what genealogy problems can be addressed with DNA, and a few examples of what DNA can do to knock down those brick walls.
|Amberly Beck
|-
|Sunday
12 Nov
|6:30
PM
|Youth Consultants Class
|Our regular monthly class for youth temple and family history consultants
|
|-
|Sunday
19 Nov
|6:30
PM
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|Sunday
26 Nov
|
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|CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
|Amberly Beck
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|Sunday
3 Dec
|6:30
PM
|Making the Most of Ancestry.com
|Come and learn how to supercharge your research on Ancestry.com by understanding the website and collections better and learning some fantastic smart search strategies that will help you find the records you are looking for more quickly.
|Amberly Beck
|-
|Sunday
10 Dec
|6:30
PM
|Youth Consultants Class
|Our regular monthly class for youth temple and family history consultants
|
|-
|Sunday
17 Dec
|6:30
PM
|Advanced Topics in Family Tree
|If you have a basic understanding of FamilySearch Family Tree, but would like a more in-depth training in using Family Tree, join us to explore more advanced topics.
|Guy Black
|-
|Sunday
24 Dec
|
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|CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE
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'''Miscellaneous Classes''' How to Use our Scanners at the FHC (by appt. only) email Guy Black for a Wednesday night appointment at guyblacklaw@gmail.com.
 
'''To be on a class notification email list''' email Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com
 
'''For class suggestions''' email the class coordinator Guy Black at guyblacklaw@gmail.com.
 
=== Center Resources  ===
 
==== Collections  ====
 
:[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the FamilySearch 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.)''
 
<br>
 
==== 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.
 
==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
 
:We have 17 personal computers and 2 laser printer-copier-scanners with Duplex scanning capability.
 
:We have 2 Epson Perfection V500 photo, slide and document plate scanners.
 
:We have a Kodak PS80 High Speed photograph scanner.
 
:[http://mfamilysearch.org/SuperScannerInstructions.pdf Click here to see a copy of the high speed scanner instructions.]
:
 
:We have a Millenniata M-Writer archival disc writer and discs available for purchase for $3 each.
 
:We have readers &amp; printers for both microfiche microfilm research.
 
:We have an extensive collection of microfiche and specific microfilms ordered by our patrons.
 
:Call our phone number listed above to determine if we have a microfilm you are seeking.
 
=== Center Services  ===
 
==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
 
''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Bountiful Utah Heights Family History Center|Bountiful]] and [[Chattanooga Tennessee Family History Center|Chattanooga]] FHC pages for examples.)''
 
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=== Resources in the Local Area  ===
 
'''Springville-Mapleton Pioneer Museum''' <br>
 
:175 South Main Street, Springville, Utah 84663 (801)491-2076
:[http://www.springvillepioneermuseum.org Springville Pioneer Museum]
 
<br>'''Spanish Fork Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum''' <br>
 
:390 North Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660 (801)360-0117
 
=== Links  ===
 
::[[Mapleton, Utah|City of Mapleton]]
 
::[[Springville, Utah|City of Springville]]
 
::[[Spanish Fork, Utah|City of Spanish Fork]]
 
::[[Provo, Utah|City of Provo]]
 
::[[Utah County, Utah Genealogy|Utah County - Utah]]
 
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=== Volunteer at the Center ===
 
:We are always looking for volunteers to help staff our center. We welcome all enthusiastic family historians, regardless of experience or expertise. Even if you have no prior experience as a consultant, we can pair you with experienced consultants until you feel comfortable and trained in the consultant role.
 
:We need consultants for any of our shifts, but have special needs during the day on Thursdays and on Tuesday afternoons. We would also like to open the center on Friday mornings in the future.
 
=== Other Resources  ===
 
:Posted below are links to resources from prior conferences, summer programs, class handouts, and other non-current materials.<br><br>
 
:'''2017 Family History Fair Class Handouts'''
 
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/GettingStarted-ManyFacets.pdf Getting Started: The Different Facets of Family History]  
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/GettingStarted-Navigation.pdf Getting Started: Navigation, Pedigree Views & Person Pages]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/GettingStartedHints.pdf Getting Started: Record Hints & Attaching Sources]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/GettingStartedFSPartners.pdf Getting Started: FamilySearch Partners]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/GettingStarted-Memories.pdf Getting Started: Photos & Stories]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/FamilySearchScreenshots.pdf Getting Started: FamilySearch Screenshots]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/FastAccurateResearchFamilySearch.pdf Fast, Accurate Research Using FamilySearch]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/FastAccurateResearchGoogle.pdf Fast, Accurate Research Using Google]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/FastAccurateResearchGenealogyWebsites.pdf Fast, Accurate Research Using Affiliate & Other Websites]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/FastAccurateResearchTrek.pdf Fast, Accurate Research For Trek]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/Ancestry.pdf Ancestry.com: Overview, Search Strategies, Catalog & Collections]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/AncestryTrees.pdf Ancestry.com: Ancestry Trees, Linking with FamilySearch]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/CountyHistories.pdf County Histories: Locating Ancestors and Breaking Brick Walls]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/Systematic.pdf A Research Process: Organizing Your Research Systematically]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/NewspaperClass.pdf Locating & Using Digital Newspapers]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/Newspaperhelpfulhints.pdf Newspaper Helpful Hints]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/AdvancedHandout.pdf Advanced FamilySearch]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/BasicIndexingGuidelines.pdf Basic Indexing Guidelines]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/indexing-keyboard-shortcuts-eng.pdf Indexing Keyboard Shortcuts]
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/Mobile.pdf FamilySearch Mobile Apps]<br>
 
<br>
 
:'''PowerPoint Presentations From Amy Fox's FamilySearch Classes'''
 
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/Amy-GettingStarted.pdf Getting Started]<br>
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/Amy-AddingMemories.pdf Adding Memories]<br>
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/Amy-FastDecendancy.pdf Fast Descendancy]<br>
::[http://mfamilysearch.org/Amy-SearchingSources.pdf Searching for More Sources]<br><br>
 
:[http://mfamilysearch.org/FamilyHistorySummerActivitySheet3-6.pdf Click here to see the 2013 Family History Summer Activity Sheet for ages 3 to 6]
 
:[http://mfamilysearch.org/FamilyHistorySummerActivitySheet6thru12.pdf Click here to see the 2013 Family History Summer Activity Sheet for ages 6 to 12]
 
:[http://mfamilysearch.org/FHsummeractivity12thruadult.pdf Click here to see the 2013 Family History Summer Activity Sheet for ages 12 through adult]
 
:[http://mfamilysearch.org/Children.pdf Click here to download a collection of family history pages for children]

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