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<div style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding:5px; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 1.10em">''' [https://www.thefhguide.com/ The Family History Guide]'''</div></div><br>
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<div style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding:5px; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: 120%; line-height: 1.10em">'''[https://fh.lib.byu.edu/ BYU Family History Library]'''</div></div><br>
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! style="border:2px solid black; background-color:#739b4b; width: 145pt; border-radius: 5px;{{round corners}}" |[[Oakland_California_FamilySearch_Library/Virtual Tours|<span style="color:white;font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size:25px">Virtual Tours</span>]]
! style="border:2px solid black; background-color:#739b4b; width: 145pt; border-radius: 5px;{{round corners}}" |[https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=fhcoakland%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles|<span style="color:white;font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size:25px">Calendar</span>]
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==<p style="background-color:#ffd1b3; border:1px solid blue; padding:8px; font-size:20px">'''70+ Computers'''</p>==
:* AmericanAncestors.org ''(New England Historic Genealogical Society-NEHGS)''
<p style="font-size:18px; color:solid black;text-align: left">Free premium genealogical sites at the FHC Portal:</p>
:* Ancestry.com ''(Largest commercial genealogy site)''
:* Archion ''(German Lutheran Church Records)''
:* Arkivdigital ''(Swedish Database)''
:* Findmypast ''(Commercial Genealogy Site- strong in British Isles, Australian, and Canadian  records)
:* Fold3 ''(Specialty in Military records)''
:* GenealogyBank.com ''(Newspapers)''
:* MyHeritage ''(Commercial Genealogy Site - strong in European records)''
:* NewspaperArchive.com ''(Newspapers)
:* Newspapers.com ''(Newspapers)


* AmericanAncestors.org ''(New England Historic Genealogical Society-NEHGS)''
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* Ancestry.com ''(Largest commercial genealogy site)''
:* Genealogy database software: Ancestral Quest, Legacy, RootsMagic
* Archion ''(German Lutheran Church Records)''
:* Research aids such as HistoryGeo
* Arkivdigital ''(Swedish Database)''
:* Research databases as Acadian-Cajun Family Trees, Australian Vital Records, Mormon Immigration Index
* Find My Past ''(Commercial Genealogy Site- strong in British Isles, Australian, and Canadian  records)
:* LibreOffice for word processing, spreadsheet and presentation preparation
* Fold3 ''(Specialty in Military records)''
:* Photo editing software: IrfanView, HP Photo Smart Essential, MGI Photo Suite, ACD Foto Slate
* GenealogyBank.com ''(Newspapers)''
:* Digitizing Equipment--see below
* My Heritage ''(Commercial Genealogy Site - strong in European records)''
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* Newspapers.com ''(Newspapers)
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* Genealogy database software: Ancestral Quest, Legacy, RootsMagic
* Research aids such as HistoryGeo
* Research databases as Acadian-Cajun Family Trees, Australian Vital Records, Mormon Immigration Index
* LibreOffice for word processing, spreadsheet and presentation preparation
* Photo editing software: IrfanView, HP Photo Smart Essential, MGI Photo Suite, ACD Foto Slate
* Microfilm ScanPro Digitizing Equipment


==<p style="background-color:#ffd1b3; border:1px solid blue; padding:8px; font-size:20px">'''Classrooms Available for Reservation.  Call (510) 531-3905'''</p>==
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<p style="font-size:18px; color:solid black;>Computer Lab available for group classes, Temple & Family History Consultants and others</p>
[[File:Oakland Computer Classroom.png|500px|thumb|left|<center>COMPUTER CLASSROOM<br><br>-Capacity: 14 class members<br>-Teaching station with a computer<br>that projects to a large screen<br>-Printer access for all stations</center>]]


*  Capacity: 14 class members each with computer for hands-on learning
[[File:Oakland_FSL_Meeting_Room.jpg|500px|thumb|right|<center>MEETING ROOM<br><br>-Capacity: 47 class members<br>-Teaching station with a computer that<br>projects to an extra-large screen<br>-Printer access</center>]]
*  Teaching station with computer and a projector to large screen
*  Printer access for all stations
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<div class="center" style="font-size:16px">The Oakland FamilySearch Center offers an array of scanning & digitizing equipment<br>to help you preserve and digitize your family memories, documents and heirlooms.<br>To learn more, please follow this link: '''[[Oakland California FamilySearch Center/Digitizing, Scanning & Preserving|Digitizing, Scanning, & Preserving]]'''.</div>


*  Scanning & digitizing photos, photo albums, negatives, slides, and books (USB drives available)
[[Image:FSC VHS Tapes.jpg|333px|thumb|left|<center>Video Cassette Conversion</center>]]
*  Microfilm & Microfiche reading and digitizing
[[File:Wolverine MovieMaker Pro.png|334px|thumb|<center>Wolverine Movie Maker</center>]]
*  Shot Box for photographing 3-D heirlooms; 16" X 16" X 16"
[[File:SlideSnap X1 Oakland.png|333px|thumb|right|<center>SlideSnap X1</center>]]


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[[File:Kodak Alaris Picture Saver Scanning System PS80.jpg|334px|thumb|<center>Kodak Picture Saver PS80</center>]]
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[[File:Marantz Professional PMD-300CP.png|333px|thumb|right|<center>Marantz Pro Audio Cassette</center>]]


[[File:Plustek OpticPro A320.jpg|334px|thumb|left|<center>Plustek Optic Pro</center>]]
[[File:ShotBox Light Box.png|334px|thumb|<center>SHOTBOX Light Box</center>]]
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[[File:Oakland_FSL_Special_Books_Collection.jpg|400px|thumb|left|<center>The Center has an 8,000-volume<br>family history book collection,<br>including<br>a Special Collections section.</center>]]


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[[File:Oakland_FSL_Reference_Desk.JPG|500px|thumb|right|<center>LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL INTEREST<br><br>-Alameda County Obituary Card File 1985-2002<br>-California Mission Records: copies of original<br>records from the 1770s to the early 1900s <br>-Growing collection of church records from the Azores <br>-Vital records from Tonga from the late 1860's to 1942<br>-City Directories across many parts of the United States </center>]]


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<div class="center" style="font-size:16px;background-color:#ffe0cc;border:1px solid black">'''BREAK ROOM'''<br>Take a break in our kitchen facility<br>which includes<br>a refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven & tables.<br></div>
<div class="center" style="font-size:16px;background-color:#ffe0cc;border:1px solid black">'''PLAY AREA FOR SMALL CHILDREN'''<br>    Work on your family history    <br>    while keeping an eye    <br>    on your little ones nearby.</div>


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[[File:Oakland_FSL_Light_Box.JPG|left|510px|thumb|Shotbox for photographing 3-D heirlooms]]
[[File:Oakland_FSL_Microfilm_Reader.JPG|center|510px|thumb|Microfilm and Microfiche reading]]
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==<p style="background-color:#ffd1b3; border:1px solid blue; padding:8px; font-size:20px">'''Books, Maps, and Resources of Local & International Interest'''</p>==
 
The library has an 8,000-volume family history book collection, including a Special Collections section.
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Resources of local interest:
*  Alameda County Obituary Card File 1985-2002: an alphabetical card file containing more than 35,000 obituaries clipped from Alameda County newspapers (95% from the "Alameda Times Star")
*  California Mission Records: microfilmed copies of original mission records dating from the 1770s to the early 1900s
Resources of international interest:
*  Growing collection of church records from the Azores
*  Records of births, marriages and deaths from Tonga.  These typescript copies of vital records in Tonga date from the late 1860's to 1942
*  City Directories - extensive collection across many parts of the United States
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==<p style="background-color:#ffd1b3; border:1px solid blue; padding:8px; font-size:20px">'''Discovery Center'''</p>==
 
The Discovery Center engages individuals interactively with their family history and heritage.<br>Utilizing one of eight 55 inch touch screens, five fun and educational activities are available.<br>Over 20 additional activities are available on FamilySearch.org and on the<br>"FamilySearch Family Tree" App under Family History Activities in the drop-down menu.
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<p style="font-size:20px; color: #f5873d>'''Click on any image below and you will be taken to the website page.'''</p>
 
===All About Me===
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Learn about the meaning of your first and last name, what happened in your birth year, and other fun facts.
 
[[File:Oakland_FSL_All_About_Me.JPG|650px|link=https://www.familysearch.org/discovery/about]]
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===Where Am I From===
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See where your family came from, view photos of family members and read their stories.
 
[[File:Oakland_FSL_Where_Am_I_From.JPG|650px|link=https://www.familysearch.org/discovery/explore]]
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===My Famous Relatives===
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Patrons can learn how they are related to famous people.  Did their ancestors sail on the Mayflower?<br>Do they descend from famous Americans, such as the Founding Fathers, or U.S. Presidents?<br>Are they related to church leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
 
[[File:Oakland_FSL_Famous_Relatives.JPG|650px|link=https://www.familysearch.org/discovery/famousrelatives]]
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===Picture My Heritage===
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Connect to your heritage. Add your face to historical photos and dress of the times.
 
[[File:Oakland_FSL_Picture_My_Heritage1.png|650px|link=https://www.familysearch.org/discovery/picture]]
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===Compare A Face===
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Compare your face to your relatives' faces, and see who you most resemble.
 
[[File:Oakland_FSL_Compare_a_Face.JPG|650px|link=https://www.familysearch.org/discovery/compare]]
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<p style="font-size:18px;>As these activities utilize data from FamilySearch.org, in order to enhance your Discovery Center experience,<br>consider doing the following before coming to the Library:</p>
 
<p style="font-size:15px; color: solid black;">  1.  If you already have a FamilySearch account, be sure to bring your account username and password. <br>
2.  If you do not have an account, you may set up one by clicking on the link below. <br>
3.  If you prefer, library staff can assist you to set up an account when you arrive.</p>
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Pictured below is a lunchroom facility for patron use, which includes a refrigerator, microwave and toaster oven.  Also pictured is a designated area for small children to play.
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==<p style="background-color:#ffd1b3; border:1px solid blue; padding:8px; font-size:20px">'''Finally, the EXPERTISE of our staff.  Contact us & see if we can help!  (510) 531-3905'''</p>==
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Latest revision as of 17:57, 5 December 2023



Online Resources











Oakland FamilySearch Center Resources
Oakland FSL Library Computers.JPG
Free premium genealogical sites available in Center:
  • AmericanAncestors.org (New England Historic Genealogical Society-NEHGS)
  • Ancestry.com (Largest commercial genealogy site)
  • Archion (German Lutheran Church Records)
  • Arkivdigital (Swedish Database)
  • Findmypast (Commercial Genealogy Site- strong in British Isles, Australian, and Canadian records)
  • Fold3 (Specialty in Military records)
  • GenealogyBank.com (Newspapers)
  • MyHeritage (Commercial Genealogy Site - strong in European records)
  • NewspaperArchive.com (Newspapers)
  • Newspapers.com (Newspapers)
Additional Capabilities:
  • Genealogy database software: Ancestral Quest, Legacy, RootsMagic
  • Research aids such as HistoryGeo
  • Research databases as Acadian-Cajun Family Trees, Australian Vital Records, Mormon Immigration Index
  • LibreOffice for word processing, spreadsheet and presentation preparation
  • Photo editing software: IrfanView, HP Photo Smart Essential, MGI Photo Suite, ACD Foto Slate
  • Digitizing Equipment--see below




Classrooms Available for Reservation. Call (510) 531-3905
COMPUTER CLASSROOM

-Capacity: 14 class members
-Teaching station with a computer
that projects to a large screen
-Printer access for all stations
MEETING ROOM

-Capacity: 47 class members
-Teaching station with a computer that
projects to an extra-large screen
-Printer access
Digitizing, Scanning & Preserving
The Oakland FamilySearch Center offers an array of scanning & digitizing equipment
to help you preserve and digitize your family memories, documents and heirlooms.
To learn more, please follow this link: Digitizing, Scanning, & Preserving.
Video Cassette Conversion
Wolverine Movie Maker
SlideSnap X1
Kodak Scanza
Kodak Picture Saver PS80
Marantz Pro Audio Cassette
Plustek Optic Pro
SHOTBOX Light Box
ScanPro 3000 Microfilm/fiche


Books, Maps, and Resources of Local & International Interest


The Center has an 8,000-volume
family history book collection,
including
a Special Collections section.


LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL INTEREST

-Alameda County Obituary Card File 1985-2002
-California Mission Records: copies of original
records from the 1770s to the early 1900s
-Growing collection of church records from the Azores
-Vital records from Tonga from the late 1860's to 1942
-City Directories across many parts of the United States
Other Amenities
BREAK ROOM
Take a break in our kitchen facility
which includes
a refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven & tables.
PLAY AREA FOR SMALL CHILDREN
Work on your family history
while keeping an eye
on your little ones nearby.
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