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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

ROOTS TECH CONFERENCE - March 2 - 4, 2023[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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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-<br><br>
-==WELCOME to the Family History Center!==
-:::'''Family History Assistance is available when you leave a phone or email message.'''
+<big>The FamilySearch Center Is Open for Regular Hours of Operation</big>
-:::'''Phone: 507-281-6641 (or 801 263-1637)'''
-:::'''E-mail: MN_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org'''
-:::
-<br>
+===Hours of Regular Operation ===
-==Current Items of Note:==
+Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br>
-===='''[[COVID Precautions Currently Include the Following Guidelines and Recommendations]]'''====
+Wednesday - 9 a.m. to noon & 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
-:#'''''Fully vaccinated individuals no longer need wear masks. Those who are not vaccinated are encouraged to continue wearing a mask.'''''
+Other times by appointment - '''Leave a Message with Your Number at 507.281.6641   or   E-mail MN_Rochester@familyhistorymail.org'''
-:#'''''Social distancing is still encouraged whenever possible.'''''
-:#'''''Good hygiene is requested as regular use of hand sanitizer or washing along with use of disinfecting keyboard, mouse and counter surfaces before and after use.'''''
-:#'''''Group size is limited to 25 people or less at a given time.'''''
-===='''[[Family History Center Portal Access Currently Inactive]]'''====
-==Normal hours of access to the Family History Center have been suspended. Portal access and films normally available for view only at the Center are unavailable.==
+'''''Hand sanitizer is provided; counter surfaces and computer keyboard & mouse are disinfected before and after use.'''''<br>
-==It is anticipated this will take up to 90 days to complete.==
+===Center Contacts and Holiday Schedule===
-==<p style="color:Red"> ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE WHEN YOU LEAVE A PHONE OR EMAIL MESSAGE AS INDICATED ABOVE</p>==
-==Thank-you for your patience and understanding.==
-==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]
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 :'''Address: ''' 2300 Viola Heights Dr., Rochester, MN 55901
-:::*Enter 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
 <br>
-:'''OPEN HOURS :'''
+:'''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.
-:::*'''Tuesday: '''10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
+=== Training & Education ===
-:::*'''Wednesday: '''9:00 a.m. to Noon and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
-:::*'''Other by Appointment -- Leave a Message with Your Number on Phone Listed Above or Reply to the E-mail Above.'''
+=== [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.'''
-:'''HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 2021 - We are closed for the following:'''
+===Local Resources===
-:::'''Thanksgiving and Nativity Event: Closed the Week of Nov 22 and the Week of Dec 1'''
-:::'''Christmas and New Years: Closed the Week of Dec 20 and the Week of Dec 27'''
-:::'''Inclement Weather:''' Closed with Rochester Public Schools--If they are closed, we are closed, if they are delayed 2 hours, so are we.
-<br>
-=='''Training & Education Videos '''==
-<br>
-::::'''[https://www.familysearch.org/rootstech/rtc2021 '''ROOTS TECH CONFERENCE -- ALL YEAR FREE ACCESS!!''']'''
-<br>
-::::[https://youtu.be/Y230MeygKaQ '''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.'''
-<br>
-=='''Local Resources'''==
+::[https://www.olmstedhistory.com// '''History Center of Olmsted County''']
 ::[http://rochesterpubliclibrary.libguides.com/genealogy/ '''Rochester Public Library Genealogy Collection''']
+::'''[https://www.mnhs.org/library Gale Family Library - St. Paul MN]'''
+::'''[https://minnesotags.mlasolutions.com/m5/catalog/(S(awg5m2favcrmyqf11yg3qxxp))/default.aspx?installation=Default Hoffman Research Library - Mendota Heights, MN]'''
+::
 ::[https://sites.google.com/view/mn-county-olmsted/home/ '''Olmsted County Genealogy Society''']
-::[https://www.olmstedhistory.com// '''History Center of Olmsted County''']
 ::[http://www.mngs.org/ '''Minnesota Genealogical Society''']
 ::[http://www.mnhs.org/research '''Minnesota Historical Society''']
+::
 <br>
-=='''Helpful LINKS'''==
+===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)''']
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 <br>
-===='''Resources and Equipment'''====
+===Staff Research Specialties===
-:*'''7''' computers -printer enabled
+::'''Ancestry.com:''' regular hours or by appointment
-:*'''2''' microfilm readers
+::'''British Isles:''' by appointment
-:*'''1''' microfiche reader
+::'''Personal Database Creation or Conversion:''' Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. or by appointment ask for Paul
-:*'''1''' microfilm printer
+::'''French:''' by appointment ask for Sharon
+::'''German:''' Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment ask for Lynn
-<br>
+::'''Illinois Vital Records; Photo or book publication:''' by appointment ask for Tiffany
+::'''Mennonite, Scotland, New Jersey:''' by appointment ask for Melissa
-===='''Staff Research Specialties'''====
+::'''Native American:''' by appointment ask for Valerie
+::'''Norwegian or Swedish:''' by appointment ask for Andrea
-::'''Ancestry.com''': Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 or by appointment
+::'''New York, New England, French Canadian:''' Wednesdays 7p.m. to 9 p.m. ask for Louis
-::'''U.S. Before 1850''': Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 or by appointment
+::'''Swedish / Finnish:''' by appointment ask for Marjatta
-::'''British Isles''': by appointment
+::'''U.S. Land Records & Wills Before 1850:''' Wednesdays 9:00-12:00 or by appointment ask for Lorraine
-::'''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
-<br>
-=='''Upcoming Or Local Events'''==
-'''[https://mngs.org/cpage.php?pt=98 NorthStar Genealogy Conference -]   October 1 & 2 2021'''
-<br>
-=='''Volunteer at the Center'''==
+<br>'''Volunteer at the Center'''
 We are always looking for volunteers who can help: