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'' | ''The Gloucester Virginia FamilySearch Center is a wonderful resource to members of the Gloucester and surrounding communities. We are a film center which means that we not only offer access to books, computers and online resources, but also to ordering and viewing microfilm and microfiche from the worlds largest collection of records.''''<br>''''' | ||
=== Center Contacts and Hours === | === Center Contacts and Hours === | ||
'''Location | '''Location Map:''' | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/place/6846+Short+Ln,+Gloucester+Courthouse,+VA+23061/@37.3825813,-76.5193883,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89b09ccf4e49bad9:0x7da4b80203f44ef5 Location Map] | |||
'''Address:''' | |||
*6846 Short Ln Gloucester VA 23061 United States | |||
*Coming from the 17, turn right onto Short Ln. | |||
*Our building is on the right after you pass Gloucester High School. | |||
*When pulling into the parking lot, park near the first doors of the building. | |||
*You'll find our Center right inside those doors on your left. | |||
*Language:English | |||
'''Phone:''' | '''Phone:''' | ||
'''E-mail:''' | *'''1-804-695-1162''' | ||
'''E-mail:''' | |||
*VA_Gloucester@familyhistorymail.org | |||
'''Open Hours:''' | '''Open Hours: ''' | ||
*'''Tuesdays:'''10:00am-12:00pm | |||
*'''Wednesdays:'''6:30pm-8:00pm | |||
*'''All other days by appointment''' | |||
'''Holiday Schedule:''' | '''Holiday Schedule:''' | ||
<br> | '''Closed all state federal holidays:''' | ||
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=== Calendar and Events === | === Calendar and Events === | ||
==== Upcoming Events | ==== Upcoming Events ==== | ||
Microfiche Sorting Party - Tuesday, July 10th at 10AM, at the center. Come help us organize our collection of microfiche, upon completion of this project we'll have a large library of microfiche availabe for patrons to use in the center. | |||
==== Class Schedule ==== | ==== Class Schedule ==== | ||
==== Staff Training Meetings ==== | *Tuesday nights, Sept. 18th - Oct. 9th, Genealogy Class 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Instruction followed by workshop)Contact us to register as space is limited. | ||
==== Staff Training Meetings: None ==== | |||
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==== Collections ==== | ==== Collections ==== | ||
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==== Databases and Software ==== | ==== Databases and Software ==== | ||
:* | :*'''[[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. | ||
==== Hardware and Equipment ==== | ==== Hardware and Equipment ==== | ||
:*''( | :*''Computers'' | ||
:*''Printers'' | |||
:*''Microfilm Readers (ability to photograph imgaes)'' | |||
:*''Microfiche Readers (ability to photograph images)'' | |||
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==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ==== Staff Research Specialties ==== | ||
'' | ''Technology help'' | ||
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=== Resources in the Local Area<br> === | === Resources in the Local Area<br> === | ||
'' | ''Gloucester Library'' | ||
Gloucester Genealogical Society | |||
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=== Links === | === Links === | ||
'' | *[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> | |||
''http://www.vgs.org/'' | |||
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=== Volunteer at the Center === | === Volunteer at the Center === | ||
'' | ''We are always looking for people with technology skills and/or genealogy skills to help volunteer their time to staff the center. Please contact Olivia Jewell 435-764-6000 or visit us during operating hours to inquire further.'' | ||
Latest revision as of 14:59, 16 October 2023
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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library. |
The Gloucester Virginia FamilySearch Center is a wonderful resource to members of the Gloucester and surrounding communities. We are a film center which means that we not only offer access to books, computers and online resources, but also to ordering and viewing microfilm and microfiche from the worlds largest collection of records.'
Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]
Location Map:
Address:
- 6846 Short Ln Gloucester VA 23061 United States
- Coming from the 17, turn right onto Short Ln.
- Our building is on the right after you pass Gloucester High School.
- When pulling into the parking lot, park near the first doors of the building.
- You'll find our Center right inside those doors on your left.
- Language:English
Phone:
- 1-804-695-1162
E-mail:
- VA_Gloucester@familyhistorymail.org
Open Hours:
- Tuesdays:10:00am-12:00pm
- Wednesdays:6:30pm-8:00pm
- All other days by appointment
Holiday Schedule:
Closed all state federal holidays:
Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]
Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]
Microfiche Sorting Party - Tuesday, July 10th at 10AM, at the center. Come help us organize our collection of microfiche, upon completion of this project we'll have a large library of microfiche availabe for patrons to use in the center.
Class Schedule[edit | edit source]
- Tuesday nights, Sept. 18th - Oct. 9th, Genealogy Class 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (Instruction followed by workshop)Contact us to register as space is limited.
Staff Training Meetings: None[edit | edit source]
Center Resources[edit | edit source]
Collections[edit | edit source]
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.
Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]
- Computers
- Printers
- Microfilm Readers (ability to photograph imgaes)
- Microfiche Readers (ability to photograph images)
Center Services[edit | edit source]
Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]
Technology help
Resources in the Local Area
[edit | edit source]
Gloucester Library
Gloucester Genealogical Society
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.
Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]
We are always looking for people with technology skills and/or genealogy skills to help volunteer their time to staff the center. Please contact Olivia Jewell 435-764-6000 or visit us during operating hours to inquire further.