Tooele Valley Utah 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.

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location & Map:

Address: 751 North 520 East Tooele Utah 84074
The center is in the back of the Tooele East Stake Center
Location on Map

Phone: 435-882-1396

E-mail:

Open Hours:

Tuesday & Thursday: 10:00-4:00, 7:00-9:00
Wednesday & Friday: 10:00-4:00

Holiday Schedule: Closed November 17- 24 Thanksgiving

Closed December 17- January 7 Christmas

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Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events Family History Fair "We Are Waiting"
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Saturday November 10, 2010 Teachers

8:20-12:20pm Dan Poffenburger Martin Pendley

Tooele East Stake Center Bradley Marchant Carolyn Schofiled

751 North 520 East Tooele, Utah Lynn Andersen

Classes: Finding info in historical records. Proven methods for finding your ancestor., LDS Records & Indexing/Arbitratio., Getting the most out of the family history catalo., More on your Mormon lines. Swedish Records, 1801-Present British Descendenc. Family Search Communities and Collaboration. 3 hour course on family tree. Managing Documents and familysearch.org through the eyes of a professional.

Class: Family Trees Teacher: Martin Pendley [edit | edit source]

Aug 23 Adding and editing individuals

Aug 30 Editing family relationships

Sept 6 Using the source box

Sept 13 Adding sources

Sept 20 Familysearch historical records

Sept 27 Searching unindexed records, tips and tricks

OCt 4 Using familysearch online books

Oct 11 Improving skills using online classes and Wiki

Oct 18 Other free web sites

OCt 25 Subcription web sites

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

Family History Library Catalog: This center has the ability to order any of the films and fiche available through the Family History Library Catalog.
This center has a small library of histories, maps and genealogical reference guides.

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

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.
We also have Ancestry.com.

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

We have 12 Lenovo ThinkCentre all in one computers. A digital film reader that prints the documents but can also save the document to a flash drive or cd and four other film readers and one microfiche.

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Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

There is always at least one staff member per shift that is an expert in the following areas:

new family search & family trees

family search

Ancestry.com

Record Management Programs

Google Research

Free Research Websites

The staff are receiving hands on training for family trees which will replace new famly search in the near future. Patrons are invited to come in for an introduction lesson.

We always strive to have enough staff so that each patron who comes in can have one-on-one help.

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Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

The center is always looking for volunteers. The shifts are 3 hours long. 10:00-1:00, 1:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00pm. You can choose the shift. It is not necessary to be an expert in family history. A 6 week course during your shift will teach you everything you need to know to feel comfortable. It is taught by the director of the center. If you would like further information please e mail the director at patientmother@yahoo.com </fck:hr></fck:hr></fck:hr></fck:hr></fck:hr>

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 ==== Upcoming Events&nbsp;&nbsp; Family History Fair&nbsp; "We Are Waiting"<br>  ====
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Saturday November 10, 2010
+&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Saturday November 10, 2010&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Teachers<br>'''
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8:20-12:20pm
+'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8:20-12:20pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dan Poffenburger&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Martin Pendley<br>'''
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tooele East Stake Center
+'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tooele East Stake Center&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bradley Marchant&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carolyn Schofiled<br>'''
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 751 North 520 East Tooele, Utah
+'''&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 751 North 520 East Tooele, Utah&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lynn Andersen'''<br>
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20 classes
+'''Classes:''' Finding info in historical records. Proven methods for finding your ancestor., LDS&nbsp;Records &amp; Indexing/Arbitratio., Getting the most out of the family history catalo., More on your Mormon lines. Swedish Records, 1801-Present British Descendenc. Family Search Communities and Collaboration. 3 hour course on family tree. Managing Documents and familysearch.org through the eyes of a professional.
-&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Intermediate and Advanced &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
+&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>
+<br>
+=== '''Class: Family Trees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Teacher: Martin Pendley  '''  ===
-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Subjects will include research, family trees and familysearch.org
+Aug 23 Adding and editing individuals <br>
-=== '''Coming in June '''  ===
+Aug 30 Editing family relationships
-<br>
+Sept 6 Using the source box
-Tooele East and South StakeYM/YW Family History Fair &nbsp; June 6, 2012 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
+Sept 13 Adding sources
-Speakers
+Sept 20 Familysearch historical records
-Skit
+Sept 27 Searching unindexed records, tips and tricks
-Workshops
+OCt 4 Using familysearch online books
-It will take place on Wed evening from 7:00-8:40.
+Oct 11 Improving skills using online classes and Wiki
-==== Class Schedule&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  ====
+Oct 18 Other free web sites
-==== Thursday Evenings&nbsp; 6:00-9:00 Martin Pendley Teacher  ====
-May 3rd&nbsp; Search Techniques on Family Search Historical Records
-May 10th Review and Practice synchronizing between PAF&nbsp;and other Record Management Programs
-May 17th Scanning and uploading documents into Family Tree
-May 24th Editing family relationships
-<br>
+OCt 25 Subcription web sites
+<br><br>
 === Center Resources  ===
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 :*[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.
-:*<span style="font-style: italic;">This center has a small library of census records, histories, maps and genealogical reference guides.</span>
+:*<span style="font-style: italic;">This center has a small library of histories, maps and genealogical reference guides.</span>
 ==== Databases and Software  ====
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 ''There is always at least one staff member per shift that is an expert in the following areas:''
-new family search
+new family search &amp; family trees<br>
 family search

Revision as of 13:34, 22 August 2012

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Calendar and Events[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events Family History Fair "We Are Waiting"[edit | edit source]

Class: Family Trees Teacher: Martin Pendley [edit | edit source]

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Staff Research Specialties[edit | edit source]

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Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

Upcoming Events Family History Fair "We Are Waiting"
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