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==== Center Contacts and Hours  ====
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'''The Provo Edgemont North family history center serves the north Provo area. Ample parking is available for patrons and the center is open several days each week. Our staff of about 45 workers are well-trained and helpful.'''
 
 
The '''Provo Edgemont FamilySearch Center''' serves the north Provo area. Ample parking is available for patrons and the center is open several days each week. Our staff of about 45 workers are well-trained and helpful.
 
[[Image:Utahedgemontfhc.jpg|600px|Utahedgemontfhc.jpg]]
 
====Center Contacts and Hours====


'''Location & Map:'''  
'''Location & Map:'''  


4295 North Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604  
:*4300  North Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604
:*The center is located in the white chapel on the west side of Canyon Road. Enter through the doors on the north side of the building.
:*View a map showing the location of the center by clicking [http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=4300+North+Canyon+Road,+Provo,+Utah&hl=en&ftid=0x874d906ddfd023eb:0x2a2945d24d0a7fc7 here]


''The center is located in the white chapel on the west side of Canyon Road. Enter through the doors on the north side of the building.'' View a map showing the location of the center by clicking [http://maps.google.com/maps/place?q=4300+North+Canyon+Road,+Provo,+Utah&hl=en&ftid=0x874d906ddfd023eb:0x2a2945d24d0a7fc7 here].
'''Language:''' English<br>


'''Phone:''' (801) 222-3180
'''Phone: 801-222-3108'''  


'''E-mail:''' [mailto:ut_provoedgemontnorth@ldsmail.net ut_provoedgemontnorth@ldsmail.net]<br>
'''E-mail:''' UT_ProvoEdgemont@FamilyHistoryMail.org<br>'''Website: [https://sites.google.com/view/provonorthfamilyhistorycenter/home?pli=1 Link]''' 


'''Open Hours:''' Weekly on Tues, Wed, and Thurs 10am-4pm and 7-9pm; 1st and 3rd Sat 10am-noon.
'''Open Hours:'''  


'''Holiday Schedule:''' Closed week of Thanksgiving and last two weeks in December.
:*'''2nd & 4th Sundays'''           1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
:*'''Monday'''                            6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
:*'''Tuesday                          '''10 am - 4 pm
:*'''Wednesday                      '''10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
:*'''Thursday &nbsp;&nbsp;                      '''10 am - 4 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;and 7 pm - 9 pm
:*'''1st and 3rd Saturdays'''    10 am-12 pm


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'''Holiday Schedule:'''
 
*'''Closed the week of Thanksgiving, the last two weeks in December, major holidays and on General Conference weekend.'''


=== Calendar and Events  ===


==== Upcoming Events  ====
'''Carpet Cleaning schedule:'''


==== Class Schedule  ====
* '''Closed June 28th and 29th for carpet cleaning.'''


==== Staff Training Meetings ====
<br>'''NEW!''' We now have a small table and chairs along with crayons and coloring pages for children who may be tagging along with their parents.  


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Staff training meetings are held 3rd Sunday of every month (except December) from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
===Calendar and Events=== 
 
====Class Schedule====
 
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=== Center Resources ===
===Center Resources===


==== Collections ====
====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.
*We&nbsp;have&nbsp;the following additional collections: Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche); over 400 books on a wide variety of genealogical topics.&nbsp;
:*We&nbsp;have&nbsp;the following additional collections: Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche); almost 500 microfilms, access to the Nauvoo Data Bank (a collection of searchable records on early members of the&nbsp;LDS church), over 400 books on a wide varietly of genealogical topics.&nbsp;


==== Databases and Software ====
====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. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My&nbsp;Past, Paper&nbsp;Trail, Heritage Quest, Access&nbsp;Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic&nbsp;Map Works Library Edition, GenLine&nbsp;Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil&nbsp;War.
:*'''[[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. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My&nbsp;Past, Paper&nbsp;Trail, Heritage Quest, Access&nbsp;Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic&nbsp;Map Works Library Edition, GenLine&nbsp;Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil&nbsp;War
:*Nauvoo Data Bank
:*Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)
:*Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)  
:*Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Libre Office Suite,&nbsp;WordPad and others.&nbsp;
:*Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Ordinance Tracker, Family Atlas, Family Insight,&nbsp;Get My Ancestors, Open Office Suite,&nbsp;WordPad and others.&nbsp;


==== Hardware and Equipment ====
====Hardware and Equipment====


:*12 computers  
:*13 computers
:*5 microfilm readers
:*1 microfilm reader
:*2 microfiche readers  
:*2 microfiche readers
:*microfilm scanner/digitizer  
:*microfilm scanner/digitizer
:*3 printers  
:*2 printers
:*flatbed scanner  
:*photo flatbed scanner
:*rapid document scanner
:*copier&nbsp;
:*copier&nbsp;


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=== Center Services ===
===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.)''
====Staff Research Specialties====


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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.)''
*[https://sites.lib.byu.edu/familyhistory/ BYU Family History Library]
*[https://www.uvtagg.org/ UVTAGG]


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=== Links ===
===Links===
 
''(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.)''


*[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>
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=== Volunteer at the Center ===
===Volunteer at the Center===
 
Please contact Kathie Christensen 801-360-0717 for volunteer opportunities at the FamilySearch Center. Basic computer and family history skills are helpful.
''(Include information here about the volunteers you are looking for.)''

Latest revision as of 12:51, 6 May 2024

FamilySearch This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.




The Provo Edgemont FamilySearch Center serves the north Provo area. Ample parking is available for patrons and the center is open several days each week. Our staff of about 45 workers are well-trained and helpful.

Utahedgemontfhc.jpg

Center Contacts and Hours

Location & Map:

  • 4300  North Canyon Road, Provo, UT 84604
  • The center is located in the white chapel on the west side of Canyon Road. Enter through the doors on the north side of the building.
  • View a map showing the location of the center by clicking here

Language: English

Phone: 801-222-3108

E-mail: UT_ProvoEdgemont@FamilyHistoryMail.org
Website: Link

Open Hours:

  • 2nd & 4th Sundays 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
  • Monday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
  • Thursday    10 am - 4 pm  and 7 pm - 9 pm
  • 1st and 3rd Saturdays 10 am-12 pm


Holiday Schedule:

  • Closed the week of Thanksgiving, the last two weeks in December, major holidays and on General Conference weekend.


Carpet Cleaning schedule:

  • Closed June 28th and 29th for carpet cleaning.


NEW! We now have a small table and chairs along with crayons and coloring pages for children who may be tagging along with their parents.


Calendar and Events

Class Schedule


Center Resources

Collections

  • We have the following additional collections: Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche); over 400 books on a wide variety of genealogical topics. 

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. The portal includes access to Ancestry.com, World Vital Records, Fold3.com, Find My Past, Paper Trail, Heritage Quest, Access Newspaper Archive, 19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive, The Genealogist, Godfrey Memorial Library, Historic Map Works Library Edition, GenLine Family Finder, Alexander Street Press - The American Civil War
  • Scottish Parochial Records (microfiche)
  • Available software programs include: RootsMagic, AncestralQuest, Legacy, PAF, AniMap, Libre Office Suite, WordPad and others. 

Hardware and Equipment

  • 13 computers
  • 1 microfilm reader
  • 2 microfiche readers
  • microfilm scanner/digitizer
  • 2 printers
  • photo flatbed scanner
  • rapid document scanner
  • copier 

Center Services

Staff Research Specialties


Resources in the Local Area


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.



Volunteer at the Center

Please contact Kathie Christensen 801-360-0717 for volunteer opportunities at the FamilySearch Center. Basic computer and family history skills are helpful.