Provo Utah Edgemont FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions

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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.

The Provo Edgemont FamilySearch Center serves the north Provo area. Ample parking is available for patrons and the center is open several days each week. Our staff of about 45 workers are well-trained and helpful.

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location & Map:

4300 North Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604
The center is located in the white chapel on the west side of Canyon Road. Enter through the doors on the north side of the building.
View a map showing the location of the center by clicking here

Language: English

Phone: 801-222-3108

E-mail: UT_ProvoEdgemont@FamilyHistoryMail.org
Website: Link

Open Hours:

2nd & 4th Sundays 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Monday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
1st and 3rd Saturdays 10 am-12 pm

Holiday Schedule:

Closed the week of Thanksgiving, the last two weeks in December, major holidays and on General Conference weekend.

Carpet Cleaning schedule:

Closed June 28th and 29th for carpet cleaning.

NEW! We now have a small table and chairs along with crayons and coloring pages for children who may be tagging along with their parents.

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

We have the following additional collections: Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche); over 400 books on a wide variety of genealogical topics.

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. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My Past, Paper Trail, Heritage Quest, Access Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic Map Works Library Edition, GenLine Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)
Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Libre Office Suite, WordPad and others.

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

13 computers
1 microfilm reader
2 microfiche readers
microfilm scanner/digitizer
2 printers
photo flatbed scanner
rapid document scanner
copier

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

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]

Please contact Kathie Christensen 801-360-0717 for volunteer opportunities at the FamilySearch Center. Basic computer and family history skills are helpful.

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-The '''Provo Edgemont North Family History Center''' serves the north Provo area. Ample parking is available for patrons and the center is open several days each week. Our staff of about 45 workers are well-trained and helpful.
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+The '''Provo Edgemont FamilySearch Center''' serves the north Provo area. Ample parking is available for patrons and the center is open several days each week. Our staff of about 45 workers are well-trained and helpful.
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-==== Center Contacts and Hours  ====
+====Center Contacts and Hours====
 '''Location &amp;&nbsp;Map:'''
 :*4300&nbsp; North Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604
 :*The center is located in the white chapel on the west side of Canyon Road. Enter through the doors on the north side of the building.
 :*View a map showing the location of the center by clicking [http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=4300+North+Canyon+Road,+Provo,+Utah&hl=en&ftid=0x874d906ddfd023eb:0x2a2945d24d0a7fc7 here]
 '''Language:''' English<br>
-'''Phone:''' (801) 222-3108
+'''Phone:  801-222-3108'''
-'''E-mail:''' [mailto:ut_provoedgemontnorth@ldsmail.net ut_provoedgemontnorth@ldsmail.net]<br>
+'''E-mail:'''  UT_ProvoEdgemont@FamilyHistoryMail.org<br>'''Website: [https://sites.google.com/view/provonorthfamilyhistorycenter/home?pli=1 Link]'''
 '''Open Hours:'''
-:*'''Sundays'''           2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
+:*'''2nd & 4th Sundays'''           1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
-:*'''Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;       '''10 am - 4 pm&nbsp;and  7 pm - 9 pm
+:*'''Monday'''                             6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
-:*'''Wednesday     '''10 am - 4 pm and&nbsp; 7 pm - 9 pm
+:*'''Tuesday                           '''10 am - 4 pm
-:*'''Thursday &nbsp;&nbsp;      '''10 am - 4 pm&nbsp;and  7 pm - 9 pm
+:*'''Wednesday                      '''10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
-:*'''1st and 3rd Saturday&nbsp; 10 am-12 pm'''
+:*'''Thursday &nbsp;&nbsp;                       '''10 am - 4 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;and 7 pm - 9 pm
+:*'''1st and 3rd Saturdays'''     10 am-12 pm
-'''Holiday Schedule:'''
-:*'''Closed week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks in December, major holidays and General Conference.'''
+'''Holiday Schedule:'''
-<br>'''NEW!''' We now have a small table and chairs along with crayons and coloring pages for children who may be tagging along with their parents.
+*'''Closed the week of Thanksgiving, the last two weeks in December, major holidays and on General Conference weekend.'''
-----
-=== Calendar and Events  ===
+'''Carpet Cleaning schedule:'''
-==== Class Schedule     ====
+* '''Closed June 28th and 29th for carpet cleaning.'''
-==== April 2019 ====
-Tuesday, April 30th, '''''FamilySearch Memories''''' (Photos, Stories, Documents and Audio)12-1 pm by Elaine Riddle
-==== May 2019 ====
+<br>'''NEW!''' We now have a small table and chairs along with crayons and coloring pages for children who may be tagging along with their parents.
-Sunday, May 5th, '''''Danish Church Records and Handwriting Hints'''''. Bring a name and a place, 2-3 pm by Joyce Harrison
-Wednesday, May 8th, '''''Making Sense of Handwriting''''', 7-8 pm by Bart Kowallis
+----
-Saturday, May 18th, '''''So you think your tree is full? Learn how to find the rest of your family with descendancy research, the what, how and why''''',10-11 am by Elaine Riddle
+===Calendar and Events===
-Sunday, May 19th, '''''Using Church Records for Research in England,''''' 2-3 pm by Beth McCarty
+====Class Schedule====
-Wednesday, May 22nd, '''''Getting Started with Indexing''''', 7-8 pm by Bart Kowallis
+----
-====== '''Click [https://goo.gl/forms/DyrJN5rUsrshinhg2 ''here''] to register online or''' '''text, call or email Elaine Riddle to sign up for classes. 801-376-9612 or eriddle57@gmail.com''' ======
+===Center Resources===
-----
-=== Center Resources  ===
+====Collections====
-==== Collections  ====
+*We&nbsp;have&nbsp;the following additional collections: Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche); over 400 books on a wide variety of genealogical topics.&nbsp;
-* We&nbsp;have&nbsp;the following additional collections: Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche); over 400 books on a wide variety of genealogical topics.&nbsp;
-==== Databases and Software  ====
+====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. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My&nbsp;Past, Paper&nbsp;Trail, Heritage Quest, Access&nbsp;Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic&nbsp;Map Works Library Edition, GenLine&nbsp;Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil&nbsp;War
+:*'''[[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. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My&nbsp;Past, Paper&nbsp;Trail, Heritage Quest, Access&nbsp;Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic&nbsp;Map Works Library Edition, GenLine&nbsp;Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil&nbsp;War
 :*Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)
 :*Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Libre Office Suite,&nbsp;WordPad and others.&nbsp;
-==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
+====Hardware and Equipment====
 :*13 computers
 :*1 microfilm reader
 :*2 microfiche readers
 :*microfilm scanner/digitizer
 :*2 printers
 :*photo flatbed scanner
 :*rapid document scanner
 :*copier&nbsp;
 ----
-=== Center Services  ===
+===Center Services===
-==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
+====Staff Research Specialties====
 ----
-=== Resources in the Local Area  ===
+===Resources in the Local Area===
-* [https://sites.lib.byu.edu/familyhistory/ BYU Family History Library]
-* [https://www.uvtagg.org/ UVTAGG]
+*[https://sites.lib.byu.edu/familyhistory/ BYU Family History Library]
+*[https://www.uvtagg.org/ UVTAGG]
 ----
-=== Links  ===
+===Links===
-*[https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/734 '''FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!''']: 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.
+*[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.
-{{Click|File:OGR's by location2.png|Online Genealogy Records by Location|200px}}<br>
+<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]</span></div><br>
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-=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
+===Volunteer at the Center===
-Please contact Patti Howard 801-802-8383 for volunteer opportunities at the Family History Center.
+Please contact Kathie Christensen 801-360-0717 for volunteer opportunities at the FamilySearch Center. Basic computer and family history skills are helpful.