Lodi California 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 Lodi California FamilySearch Center is located in San Joaquin County, California, north of Stockton.

Center Contacts and Hours

Location and Map:

Location Map

Address:

731 North Ham Lane, Lodi, CA 95240-2313 United States
Enter from the church parking lot on Daisy Avenue.
Please ring the doorbell if the door is locked.

Language: English

Phone:

1-209 369-4148

E-mail:

CA_Lodi@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours: The Lodi California FamilySearch Center is now open again. Our current hours of operation are listed below. Please remember there is no eating of food or drink in the FamilySearch Center.

You may get help at home via your computer for your genealogy research, questions, guidelines for donations to the Salt Lake FamilySearch Library, on-line classes and on-line one-on-one help by typing "FamilySearch Library" in your computer browser search bar then click on the "FamilySearch Library - FamilySearch link or "Sacramento California FamilySearch Center" link and then click on the appropriate links to arrive at the help you desire.

Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM time slot is open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment call 209-369-4148, speak slowly and clearly to leave a detailed message of what help you need and leave your phone number so we can contact you to arrange a time to meet with you.
Wednesday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM by appointment only. Call Susan Richardson for an appointment at 916-396-7775. Open: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Holiday Schedule:

Closed for Federal Holidays, General Conference weekends (1st weekend of April and October), Thanksgiving week, Christmas 2 week break.

Databases and Software for use at the Lodi FSC

FamilySearch Center Portal provides free public access to premium family history software and websites. Utilize valuable subscription web sites such as Ancestry.com, Fold3, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, Geneanet and others to research your family lines.
AniMap displays and prints changing county and state boundaries over time.
Photoshop Elements can enhance and improve family photos or you may try MyHeritage.com where you can enhance, repair, colorize and animate your photos.
Legacy and RootsMagic are available for recording your family tree. Free versions are available online for your use at home.

Free Special Services

Voice recognition software (Dragon): Transform audio files into typed transcripts. Play the tape or digital recording, and voice recognition software types it out for you.

Hardware and Equipment

Patrons are invited to use our computers, scanner, printers, and copier at no charge for their genealogical research. Twelve work stations are available.
One microfilm reader.

Links

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

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+'''Address:'''
-'''Holiday Schedule:'''
+*731 North Ham Lane, Lodi, CA 95240-2313 United States
+*Enter from the church parking lot on Daisy Avenue.
+*Please ring the doorbell if the door is locked.
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+*Language: English
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+'''Phone:'''
-=== Calendar and Events  ===
+*'''1-209 369-4148'''
-==== Upcoming Events  ====
+'''E-mail:'''
-==== Class Schedule  ====
+*CA_Lodi@familyhistorymail.org
-==== Staff Training Meetings  ====
+'''Open Hours:  The Lodi California FamilySearch Center is now open again. Our current hours of operation are listed below.  Please remember there is no eating of food or drink in the FamilySearch Center.'''
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+'''You may get help at home via your computer for your genealogy research, questions, guidelines for donations to the Salt Lake FamilySearch Library, on-line classes and on-line one-on-one help by typing "FamilySearch Library" in your computer browser search bar then click on the  "FamilySearch Library - FamilySearch link or "Sacramento California FamilySearch Center" link and then click on the appropriate links to arrive at the help you desire.'''
-=== Center Resources  ===
+*'''Tuesday:  '''1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. The 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM time slot is open by appointment only.  To schedule an appointment call 209-369-4148, speak slowly and clearly to leave a detailed message of what help you need and leave your phone number so we can contact you to arrange a time to meet with you.
+*'''Wednesday:'''  1:00 PM - 4:00 PM by appointment only. Call Susan Richardson for an appointment at 916-396-7775.  Open: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
-==== Collections  ====
+'''Holiday Schedule:'''
-:*[https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog '''Family History Library Catalog:'''] This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library 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.)''
-==== Databases and Software  ====
-:*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''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. ''(Note to FHC: Not all FHCs have access to this portal. If you do not, you will want to remove this entire bullet. If you do have access to it, just remove this text in italics.)''
-==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
-:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''
+'''Closed for Federal Holidays,''' '''General Conference weekends (1st weekend of April and October),''' '''Thanksgiving week,''' '''Christmas 2 week break.'''
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-=== Center Services  ===
-==== Staff Research Specialties  ====
-''(Include sections for any other services your center provides. Add additional sections for those services. See the [[Mesa Family History Center|Mesa]] and [[Logan Utah Family History Center|Logan]] FHC pages for examples.)''
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-=== Resources in the Local Area<br>  ===
+===Databases and Software for use at the Lodi FSC===
-''(This section is to highlight other resources in your area that will be helpful for individuals doing research there in your location, if there are any, such as government offices, historical societies, etc.)''
+:*[http://fhc.familysearch.org/ '''FamilySearch Center Portal'''] provides free public access to premium family history software and websites. Utilize valuable subscription web sites such as '''''Ancestry.com, Fold3, FindMyPas'''''<i>'''t'''</i><nowiki/>''''', MyHeritage, Geneanet''''' and others to research your family lines. <br>
+:*AniMap displays and prints changing county and state boundaries over time.<br>
+:*Photoshop Elements can enhance and improve family photos or you may try MyHeritage.com where you can enhance, repair, colorize and animate your photos.<br>
+:*Legacy and RootsMagic are available for recording your family tree. Free versions are available online for your use at home.  <br>
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+===Free Special Services===
-=== Links  ===
+:*'''Voice recognition software (Dragon)''': Transform audio files into typed transcripts. Play the tape or digital recording, and voice recognition software types it out for you.<br>
-''(Include links to other websites of interest to those who visit your center such as links to the city, county and state wiki pages where your center is located.)''
+===Hardware and Equipment===
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+:*Patrons are invited to use our computers, scanner, printers, and copier at no charge for their genealogical research. Twelve work stations are available.<br>
+:*One microfilm reader.<br>
-=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
+===Links===
-''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''
+*[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.
+<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]</span></div><br>