Rochester Minnesota 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.

Rochester Minnesota FamilySearch Center
We serve the southeast Minnesota area. Help available to all researchers.

The FamilySearch Center Is Open for Regular Hours of Operation

Hours of Regular Operation

Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesday - 9 a.m. to noon & 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Other times by appointment - Leave a Message with Your Number at 507.281.6641 or E-mail MN_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org

Hand sanitizer is provided; counter surfaces and computer keyboard & mouse are disinfected before and after use.

Center Contacts and Holiday Schedule

Location Map: Location Map

Address: 2300 Viola Heights Dr., Rochester, MN 55901

Enter through NORTHEAST doors and ring bell on wall if inner doors are locked

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2023 - We are closed for the following:

Independence Day: Closed the Week of July 4

Thanksgiving and Nativity Event: Closed the Week of Nov 19 and the Week of Nov 26

Christmas and New Years: Closed the Week of Dec 25 and the Week of Jan 1 2024

Inclement Weather: Closed with Rochester Public Schools

If they are closed, we are closed. If they are delayed 2 hours, so are we.

Training & Education

ROOTS TECH CONFERENCE - March 2 - 4, 2023

SOURCING BASICS
This video is targeted at the beginning genealogist or family historian.
It is likely also useful to individuals who need a refresher on the "What - Why - and How" of source citation.

Local Resources

History Center of Olmsted County

Rochester Public Library Genealogy Collection

Gale Family Library - St. Paul MN

Hoffman Research Library - Mendota Heights, MN

Olmsted County Genealogy Society

Minnesota Genealogical Society

Minnesota Historical Society

Helpful LINKS

Genealogy Topics on YouTube

Genealogy BLOG (United States Only)

Ancestral Findings Podcast

Genealogy Gems Podcast by Lisa Louise Cooke

Genealogy Guys BLOG

Extreme Genes Podcast

Family Tree Magazine Podcast

Google Newspaper Archive (obits - death notices - historic articles)

Staff Research Specialties

Ancestry.com: regular hours or by appointment

British Isles: by appointment

Personal Database Creation or Conversion: Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. or by appointment ask for Paul

French: by appointment ask for Sharon

German: Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment ask for Lynn

Illinois Vital Records; Photo or book publication: by appointment ask for Tiffany

Mennonite, Scotland, New Jersey: by appointment ask for Melissa

Native American: by appointment ask for Valerie

Norwegian or Swedish: by appointment ask for Andrea

New York, New England, French Canadian: Wednesdays 7p.m. to 9 p.m. ask for Louis

Swedish / Finnish: by appointment ask for Marjatta

U.S. Land Records & Wills Before 1850: Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 or by appointment ask for Lorraine

Volunteer at the Center

We are always looking for volunteers who can help:

Assist Others with Their Family History

Staff the Center

Teach Classes

Leave a message on our phone system if you are interested in volunteering.

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-==IMPORTANT: Due to Precautions Being Taken to Limit the Spread and Minimize Risk posed by the Coronavirus:==
-==All face-to-face meetings are canceled at the Rochester Family History Center until further notice.==
-==Please call  801 263-1637 with questions about Family Search or for help with your Family History / Genealogy.==
-==='''Calendar and Events'''===
-::::
-::::
+<big>The FamilySearch Center Is Open for Regular Hours of Operation</big>
-::::
+===Hours of Regular Operation ===
-::::
+Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br>
+Wednesday - 9 a.m. to noon & 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
-::::
+Other times by appointment - '''Leave a Message with Your Number at 507.281.6641   or   E-mail MN_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org'''
-::::
-::::
+'''''Hand sanitizer is provided; counter surfaces and computer keyboard & mouse are disinfected before and after use.'''''<br>
-::::
+===Center Contacts and Holiday Schedule===
-===Center Contacts and Hours===
 :'''Location Map:''' [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=2300+Viola+Heights+Drive+Northeast,+Rochester,+MN&hl=en&ll=44.047715,-92.431884&spn=0.026219,0.044975&sll=42.717255,-83.392968&sspn=0.026801,0.044975&oq=2300+Viola+Heights+Drive+NE,+Rochester,+MN+&hnear=2300+Viola+Heights+Dr+NE,+Rochester,+Olmsted,+Minnesota+55906&t=m&z=15 Location Map]
-:'''Address: ''' 2300 Viola Heights Dr, Rochester, MN 55901
+:'''Address: ''' 2300 Viola Heights Dr., Rochester, MN 55901
-:::*Enter building through NORTHEAST doors and ring bell on wall if inner doors are locked.
+:::*Enter through NORTHEAST doors and ring bell on wall if inner doors are locked
-:'''Phone: ''' '''507-281-6641  - You may also leave a message at 801 263-1637'''
+<br>
-:'''E-mail: ''' MN_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org
+:'''HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2023 - We are closed for the following:'''
+:::'''Independence Day:                        Closed the Week of July 4'''
+:::
+:::'''Thanksgiving and Nativity Event: Closed the Week of Nov 19 and the Week of Nov 26'''
+:::
+:::'''Christmas and New Years:            Closed the Week of Dec 25 and the Week of Jan 1 2024'''
+:::
+:::'''Inclement Weather:'''                      '''Closed with Rochester Public Schools'''
+:::If they are closed, we are closed.  If they are delayed 2 hours, so are we.
+=== Training & Education ===
-:'''Open Hours :'''
+=== [https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021 '''ROOTS TECH CONFERENCE  - March 2 - 4,  2023'''] ===
+<br>
+[https://youtu.be/Y230MeygKaQ '''SOURCING BASICS''']<br>
+'''This video is targeted at the beginning genealogist or family historian.'''<br>
+'''It is likely also useful to individuals who need a refresher on the "What - Why - and How" of source citation.'''
-:::*'''Tuesday: '''10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
+===Local Resources===
-:::*'''Wednesday: '''9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
-:::*'''Other: By appointment -- call and leave message with your number on phone listed above or reply to the E-mail above.'''
-:'''HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - 2020 We are closed for the following:'''
+::[https://www.olmstedhistory.com// '''History Center of Olmsted County''']
-:::'''Thanksgiving and Nativity Event: Closed the Week of Nov 23 and the Week of Dec 1'''
+::[http://rochesterpubliclibrary.libguides.com/genealogy/ '''Rochester Public Library Genealogy Collection''']
+::'''[https://www.mnhs.org/library Gale Family Library - St. Paul MN]'''
-:::'''Christmas and New Years: Closed the Week of Dec 21 and the Week of Dec 28'''
+::'''[https://minnesotags.mlasolutions.com/m5/catalog/(S(awg5m2favcrmyqf11yg3qxxp))/default.aspx?installation=Default Hoffman Research Library - Mendota Heights, MN]'''
+::
-:::'''Inclement Weather:''' Closed with Rochester Public Schools--If they are closed, we are closed, if they are delayed 2 hours, so are we.
+::[https://sites.google.com/view/mn-county-olmsted/home/ '''Olmsted County Genealogy Society''']
+::[http://www.mngs.org/ '''Minnesota Genealogical Society''']
+::[http://www.mnhs.org/research '''Minnesota Historical Society''']
-::=== Center Resources  ===
+::
-:''' To View a List of Local Resources at the Center: '''
-::::1. Logon to '''www.familysearch.org''' with your Sign On User Name and Password.
-::::2. Click on the '''Search''' Menu at the top of the Home page.
-::::3. Click on the '''Catalog''' Menu Option.
-::::4. Select '''Family History Center''' located in the '''Availability''' section of the page; the ''Family History Library'' drop-down data input field will display.
-::::5. Enter '''Rochester''' into the data field and select the <u>Rochester Minnesota Family History Center</u> entry.
-::::6. Click the '''Search''' icon.
-::::7. '''Search Results for Family Search Catalog''' will display.
-===='''Databases and Software'''====
-:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access '''''while in the Center''''' to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
-:*These are subject to change.
-:*'''[[FHC Portal|Current Portal Websites]]'''
-:**'''19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive'''
-:***'''Alexander Street Press'''
-:***The American Civil War: Research Database / Letters and Diaries / Images, Photographs, Posters, and Ephemera / Social and Cultural History / Women and Social Movements in the United States
-:**'''American Ancestors''' - Library Rights
-:**'''Ancestry''' - Institution Versions --- U.S. / Austrailia / Canada / Germany / Sweden / United Kingdom
-:**'''Arkivdigital''' - English display available
-:**'''FamNet'''
-:**'''Findmypast''' - Institution Version
-:**'''Fold3'''
-:**'''Geneanet'''
-:**'''Kinpoint''' - Premium
-:**'''MyHeritage''' - Library Edition
-:**'''Newspaper Archive'''
-:**'''Paper Trail'''
-:**'''Puzzila''' - Premium Services
-:**
-====FREE Genealogy Sites that May Be Helpful====
+<br>
+===Helpful LINKS===
 ::[http://genealogytv.org/ '''Genealogy Topics on YouTube''']
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 ::[http://blog.genealogyguys.com/ '''Genealogy Guys BLOG''']
 ::[http://extremegenes.com/ '''Extreme Genes Podcast''']
-::[http://blog.eogn.com/ '''Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter''']
 ::[http://www.familytreemagazine.com/podcasts// '''Family Tree Magazine Podcast''']
 ::[http://news.google.com/newspapers/ '''Google Newspaper Archive  (obits - death notices - historic articles)''']
-===='''Center Resources and Equipment'''====
+<br>
-:*'''7''' computers - printer enabled
+<br>
-:*'''2''' microfilm readers
-:*'''1''' microfiche reader
-:*'''1''' microfilm printer
+===Staff Research Specialties===
-'''Staff Research Specialties'''
+::'''Ancestry.com:''' regular hours or by appointment
+::'''British Isles:''' by appointment
+::'''Personal Database Creation or Conversion:''' Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. or by appointment ask for Paul
+::'''French:''' by appointment ask for Sharon
+::'''German:''' Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment ask for Lynn
+::'''Illinois Vital Records; Photo or book publication:''' by appointment ask for Tiffany
+::'''Mennonite, Scotland, New Jersey:''' by appointment ask for Melissa
+::'''Native American:''' by appointment ask for Valerie
+::'''Norwegian or Swedish:''' by appointment ask for Andrea
+::'''New York, New England, French Canadian:''' Wednesdays 7p.m. to 9 p.m. ask for Louis
+::'''Swedish / Finnish:''' by appointment ask for Marjatta
+::'''U.S. Land Records & Wills Before 1850:''' Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 or by appointment ask for Lorraine
-::'''Ancestry.com''': Wednesdays 9:00-12:00
+<br>'''Volunteer at the Center'''
-::'''U.S. Before 1850''': Wednesdays 9:00-12:00
-::'''British Isles''': Wednesdays 12:00-3:00
-::'''French''': by appointment ask for Sharon
-::'''German''': by appointment ask for Lynn
-::'''Norwegian or Swedish''': by appointment ask for Andrea
-::'''Native American''': by appointment ask for Valerie
-::'''Illinois Vital Records, ancestry.com''': by appointment ask for Tiffany
-::'''Mennonite, Scotland, New Jersey''': by appointment ask for Melissa
-==='''Links to Resources in the Local Area'''===
-::[http://rochesterpubliclibrary.libguides.com/genealogy/ '''Rochester Public Library Genealogy Collection''']
-::[http://www.olmstedhistory.com/ '''Olmsted County Historical Society''']
-::[http://www.mngs.org/ '''Minnesota Genealogical Society''']
-::[http://www.mnhs.org/research '''Minnesota History Center''']
-=='''Upcoming Or Local Events'''==
+We are always looking for volunteers who can help:
-'''[https://mngs.org/cpage.php?pt=98 NorthStar Genealogy Conference -]   October 9 - 10, 2020'''
-==='''Volunteer at the Center'''===
+::Assist Others with Their Family History
+::Staff the Center
+::Teach Classes
-We are always looking for volunteers who know how to help others with their family history, to help staff the Center, or to help teach classes. Leave a message on our phone system if you are interested in volunteering.
+Leave a message on our phone system if you are interested in volunteering.