Springfield Missouri 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.

Springfield Missouri FamilySearch Center
The Springfield Missouri FamilySearch Center is a volunteer run library with access to many archives and records to help you find your ancestors.

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Please call Karleen Tutton at 417-849-6917 for information not listed

Location Map:

Location Map

Address: 1357 S Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield, MO 65804

Located on East Bennett Street at Ingram Mill Road. Entrance is gained after ringing the bell at the west door.

Language: English

Use the above phone number during open hours; for after hours please leave a message.

E-mail: MO_Springfield@familyhistorymail.org

Hours. Wednesdays 5:30-8:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00AM - 2:00PM or by appointment

Holiday Schedule:

Thanksgiving Week-Closed
Christmas Week-Closed through Jan 1

Closed due to weather when Springfield schools close

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events[edit | edit source]

Class Schedule[edit | edit source]

Staff Training Meetings[edit | edit source]

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

We are a certified FamilySearch center. There are thousands of records viewable only at FamilySearch centers due to public restrictions.

Collections[edit | edit source]

Book Collection: Our book collection includes resources, history as well as a number of family line books and history.

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]

6 computers

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

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.

Online Genealogy Records by Location

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

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 === Center Contacts and Hours  ===
-'''Location &amp;&nbsp;Map:'''
+Please call Karleen Tutton at 417-849-6917 for information not listed
+'''Location Map:'''
+*[http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1357+North+Ingram+Mill+Road,+Springfield,+Missouri&hl=en&ll=37.188425,-93.225989&spn=0.013778,0.019848&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=55.411532,81.298828&vpsrc=6&hnear=1357+S+Ingram+Mill+Rd,+Springfield,+Missouri+65804&t=m&z=16 Location Map]
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+'''Address: ''' 1357 S Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield, MO 65804
-#''(Include information about your center that would be helpful for first time visitors such which entrance in the building to use, parking, etc. Use as many or as few bullet points as needed.)<br>''
+*Located on East Bennett Street at Ingram Mill Road. Entrance is gained after ringing the bell at the west door.
-#''(Link to map using ''[http://maps.google.com Google]''&nbsp;or other map sites)''
-'''Phone:'''
+*Language: English
-'''E-mail:''' <br>
+*Use the above phone number during open hours; for after hours please leave a message.
-'''Open Hours:'''
+'''E-mail: ''' [mailto:MO_Springfield@familyhistorymail.org MO_Springfield@familyhistorymail.org]
+'''Hours.  Wednesdays 5:30-8:00 PM, Saturdays  10:00AM - 2:00PM or by appointment
+'''Holiday Schedule: '''<br>
+Thanksgiving Week-Closed<br>
+Christmas Week-Closed through Jan 1<br>
+'''Closed due to weather when Springfield schools close'''
-'''Holiday Schedule:'''
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 === Center Resources  ===
+We are a certified FamilySearch center.  There are thousands of records viewable only at FamilySearch centers due to public restrictions.
 ==== Collections  ====
-:*[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.)''
+*'''Book Collection:''' Our book collection includes resources, history as well as a number of family line books and history.
 ==== 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.)''
+*'''[[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  ====
-:*''(Include the resources you have to help individuals do their research - computers, microfilm readers, printers, etc. )''
+*6 computers
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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>  ===
+=== Resources in the Local Area  ===
-''(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.)''
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 === 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.
-''(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.)''
+<div id="fsButtons"><span class="online_records_button">[[Online Genealogy Records by Location]]</span></div><br>
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 === Volunteer at the Center  ===
-''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''
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